A strange thing happend today...

bmq · 03-23-2006, 06:32 PM

I got in the car and started it, and immediately noticed that the IDrive screen was messed up. There was no navigation on the left side, and the radio was not on on the right side. Then I tried to tune the radio on and realized that all my presets were lost in AM, FM and SAT. It was like the system had rebooted and forgot all its history.

I was in a hurry and it was a short trip for an errand so I did not mess with these issues right away. When I was done with my errand about 15 mins. later, I returned to the car and when I started it this time everything had returned to normal. All my presets were back in AM, FM and SAT and the Nav split screen was working fine again.

Very strange behavior.

Anyone else experience anything like this? Any known causes? Possible solutions?

I believe I have the latest software upgrade, but then again I may be wrong. How can I find out what version software I have?

LEDZEP · 03-23-2006, 06:36 PM

Gremlins.

Good thing BMWs engines don't behave like their electronics!!

ben1364 · 03-23-2006, 06:38 PM

As cars become more dependent on computers this will happen more and more often, Some call it progress...

Oz · 03-23-2006, 06:41 PM

I think iDrive reboots after 15 minutes of staying idle so that's why it fixed itself . I had one bad experience with iDrive like this few months ago but that's pretty much it. I hope you won't have any other problems

325 Baller · 03-23-2006, 06:41 PM

did you use your usual fob?

bmq · 03-23-2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 325 Baller

did you use your usual fob?

Yes, it was my usual FOB in my pocket. It was the same FOB when IDrive went blank and the very same one when everything returned to normal.

However, are you implying that the FOB can affect IDrive entertainment functions like presets?

saini023 · 03-23-2006, 06:45 PM

similar problem..2 times i got in my car..and all my presets were gone..i just programmed then in again..

325 Baller · 03-23-2006, 06:47 PM

ya the fob has different presets, my dads fob has the oldies stations and different seat position and when i use mine (the usual fob) its my stations and seat position, its amazing how that little fob can do soo much

Wolf359 · 03-23-2006, 07:23 PM

You can reset iDrive. Just press simultaneously the radio power button and both Eject buttons. This is the CTRL-ALT-DELETE for iDrive, and makes it reboot.

03-23-2006, 06:32 PM	#1
bmq Chief of the boat 10 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	A strange thing happend today... I got in the car and started it, and immediately noticed that the IDrive screen was messed up. There was no navigation on the left side, and the radio was not on on the right side. Then I tried to tune the radio on and realized that all my presets were lost in AM, FM and SAT. It was like the system had rebooted and forgot all its history. I was in a hurry and it was a short trip for an errand so I did not mess with these issues right away. When I was done with my errand about 15 mins. later, I returned to the car and when I started it this time everything had returned to normal. All my presets were back in AM, FM and SAT and the Nav split screen was working fine again. Very strange behavior. Anyone else experience anything like this? Any known causes? Possible solutions? I believe I have the latest software upgrade, but then again I may be wrong. How can I find out what version software I have? __________________ 330i/SG/Black Leather/Burl/Step/Premium/Nav/CA/Sirius/HO 30 Tint/V1 Hardwire
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 419 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Gremlins. Good thing BMWs engines don't behave like their electronics!! __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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ben1364 Captain 14 Rep 940 Posts Drives: E90 330iA Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (0)	As cars become more dependent on computers this will happen more and more often, Some call it progress...
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I think iDrive reboots after 15 minutes of staying idle so that's why it fixed itself . I had one bad experience with iDrive like this few months ago but that's pretty much it. I hope you won't have any other problems __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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325 Baller Colonel 268 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	did you use your usual fob? __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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saini023 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	similar problem..2 times i got in my car..and all my presets were gone..i just programmed then in again.. __________________ 330i Jet Black on Black, ZSP, ZPP, Steptronic, Clear Bra, Comfort Acess, Sirius, OEM Alarm Mods:20% Tint F/R, Xenon Interior Lights, Xenenis Tru-match Fog Lights, , V1 (hardwire), Black and White Roundels, Blackline Tailights, White Angel Eyes (PMB), (2) 12'' Kicker L7,TvandNav2go, Playstation 2, ACS Roof Spoiler, 5 Series iDrive Leather Knob, Brex kit
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325 Baller Colonel 268 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	ya the fob has different presets, my dads fob has the oldies stations and different seat position and when i use mine (the usual fob) its my stations and seat position, its amazing how that little fob can do soo much __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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Wolf359 Captain 12 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	You can reset iDrive. Just press simultaneously the radio power button and both Eject buttons. This is the CTRL-ALT-DELETE for iDrive, and makes it reboot.
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