Weird RDS behavior and keys
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When I use my key, my radio does not display the RDS text, However, when my wife uses her key, the radio does display RDS text. Strange. I don't know which software version I have, (7/04 production), but I had assumed it was fairly recent since the posts here indicate that RDS is disabled in newer versions. Now i am thinking that there must be a way to turn it on and off. Any ideas?
(I do not have NAV or the enhanced stereo)
(I do not have NAV or the enhanced stereo)
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With the 7 series you can turn RDS on and off through the secret iDrive menu. I know there is something similar in the 5 and the instuctions are posed here for cars without Nav, but the menus are not in plain english and I don't remember anyone posting how do turn RDS on or off.
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mandviwa: The same thing happened to my car after the car's software was upgraded to version 12(cant remember if it was 12.1.2 or 12.12). Per BMW this is fixed when the software is upgraded to version 13.2. You then will be able to turn it on or off. I have the service bulletin relating to it.
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Originally Posted by Member545' date='Oct 5 2004, 01:44 PM
With the 7 series you can turn RDS on and off through the secret iDrive menu. I? know there is something similar in the 5 and the instuctions are posed here for cars without Nav, but the menus are not in plain english and I don't remember anyone posting how do turn RDS on or off.
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Originally Posted by GotBMW' date='Oct 5 2004, 03:26 PM
mandviwa: The same thing happened to my car after the car's software was upgraded to version 12(cant remember if it was 12.1.2 or 12.12). Per BMW this is fixed when the software is upgraded to version 13.2. You then will be able to turn it on or off. I have the service bulletin relating to it.
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Regarding the 7series, the 5series has the same hidden menu, but I haven't checked yet if you can turn the RDS off or not!
Instructions for the E65 (7series) are below:
SI_B65_01_02.doc
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My Ride: 2005 530i Titanium silver, black leather, poplar wood, Premium sound, euro reflectors, PDC, Xenon lights, steptronic. Delivered 10-02-04 (Ordered 8-13-04)
My car has the option to turn the RDS on or off.
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I just got my car back from the dealer on friday. I got my Software updated to 13.2.2.... I lost my RDS which sucks, because I really liked it. Yesterday I dropped by my dealer to ask if they can get it back on for me. The Service Manager said that with this new update, there is no option for me to Turn it On & Off. Its gone forever. Unless a future update brings the RDS back... I looked though all of IDrive to see if it might be in there. Its not There.....
What Menu are you going into, to turn it on and off?
Thanks
As GotBMW posted, software version 12 disabled the RDS and it got fixed in a later software upgrade!
Regarding the 7series, the 5series has the same hidden menu, but I haven't checked yet if you can turn the RDS off or not!
Instructions for the E65 (7series) are below:
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What Menu are you going into, to turn it on and off?
Thanks
Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Oct 5 2004, 08:58 AM
[quote name='Member545' date='Oct 5 2004, 01:44 PM']With the 7 series you can turn RDS on and off through the secret iDrive menu. I? know there is something similar in the 5 and the instuctions are posed here for cars without Nav, but the menus are not in plain english and I don't remember anyone posting how do turn RDS on or off.
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Originally Posted by GotBMW' date='Oct 5 2004, 03:26 PM
mandviwa: The same thing happened to my car after the car's software was upgraded to version 12(cant remember if it was 12.1.2 or 12.12). Per BMW this is fixed when the software is upgraded to version 13.2. You then will be able to turn it on or off. I have the service bulletin relating to it.
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Regarding the 7series, the 5series has the same hidden menu, but I haven't checked yet if you can turn the RDS off or not!
Instructions for the E65 (7series) are below:
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Originally Posted by C&N' date='Oct 5 2004, 08:27 PM
My car has the option to turn the RDS on or off.
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Originally Posted by C&N' date='Oct 5 2004, 10:27 PM
My car has the option to turn the RDS on or off.
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I dont have it in my Entertainment Menu. I had version 12 before I got 13.2.2 installed and I never had it before either.. Very Strange.... Im going to try getting into the hidden menu mentioned above, using the 7series instructions. Hoepfully I can play with it from there. Ill let you guys know if that works.
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I tryed using the 7 Series Code to get into the Hidden Menu on My E60. It didnt Work. I hope we can get the RDS to come back and work or atleast give us that option in the future. It was conveinient to have. SUCKS That its Gone now.
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Originally Posted by rabih11' date='Oct 7 2004, 09:57 AM
I tryed using the 7 Series Code to get into the Hidden Menu on My E60. It didnt Work.? I hope we can get the RDS to come back and work or atleast give us that option in the future. It was conveinient to have. SUCKS That its Gone now.
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Don't know why...
