SOS error and iDrive not working - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

froalskiner · 09-30-2009, 04:34 PM

Ok, so far this has happened twice. Searched, didn't find the exact problem.

Anybody know what this is? The iDrive is not responsive at all

huan42 · 10-01-2009, 05:22 PM

happened to me today too . Made appointment already.
Anybody can help with the issue ?

froalskiner · 10-01-2009, 07:57 PM

Monday morning service...

Rekla · 10-01-2009, 08:47 PM

Had this happend once... System resetted itself (I-drive was unavailable for 5-8 minutes during the drive). Did not resurface since.

froalskiner · 10-01-2009, 11:22 PM

I just reset my i-drive...so we'll see what happens.

VTECaddict · 10-02-2009, 03:10 AM

happened to me twice as well. hasn't happened for a few months now.

ss-it · 10-21-2009, 12:55 PM

just remove the navigation fuse, then return it
then tell me what happen

DadOf6 · 11-18-2010, 06:09 PM

I know this thread's been idle for a while, but just wanted to post this in case anyone else has run across this problem.

I got this error while I was driving the other day, and just happened to be setting up an appt with my local BMW service. I took it in today, and they had to do a software update (no details on which software yet). It must be a big update, it is apparently going to run all night, and I'll get the car back tomorrow.

I'm not sure if this is an iDrive update. I had them check the version on it a couple weeks back (I've only had the car for a month), and they said iDrive was up to date. I'll post back tomorrow when I find out what the problem was.

fdriller9 · 11-18-2010, 06:12 PM

I have the most up-to-date software on my car and still have this problem.

I just reset my iDrive by pressing and holding both eject and the volume button until the iDrive resets.

DadOf6 · 11-18-2010, 06:18 PM

Ha, I guess someone else was having the same question about this problem. Well, I was doing some more digging after posting, and found these service bulletins on a 6-series web site. I am attaching them as PDFs.

If you're having this problem, you might want to print out the bulletins and take them in to the dealer. You shouldn't have to live with resetting the stupid thing all the time. But that's just my opinion.

froalskiner · 11-18-2010, 06:30 PM

The answer they gave originally was my phone was "unsupported" which is causing the error. I get it every few months and just reset the iDrive. I got a new phone but I dont remember for sure if it's happened since...hmmm...

bmw-art · 11-19-2010, 02:45 AM

Naturally you had problems with phone. About it tells a badge sos on combi. That is the optical ring is disconnected and all subscribers cease to work

blimey · 11-19-2010, 10:28 AM

This only happened to me when I hardwire my V1, tapping some 12v wire.
I since changed the setup to a fuse tapping. I do not get this anymore.

my car is a 2006 330xi.

e92LuNaTiC · 11-20-2010, 01:02 AM

I had this same issue a few months back... My advisor over at South Bay BMW in Cali said that it had to do with my Bluetooth!? Anyhow, he did a system upgrade and since then I haven't had the issue. He described the issue with the SOS error as being a communication error with my cell phone? Not necessarily my cell phone being eff'd up but more or less the connection between the phone and the blue tooth. I had a iPhone 3GS if that makes a difference to anyone out there, and haven't had it happen with my iPhone 4? Seems like the system update fixed it for my 07 e92.

pruettfan · 11-20-2010, 02:08 AM

I just had it happen the other day for the very first time. I have the iphone 4, not sure if it is a factor or not. A buddy has the same car as me 2006 330i he has had it happen several times. In all cases of his and mine it reset itself in a few minutes. I guess you just have to hope that remains the case.

fdriller9 · 11-21-2010, 03:22 PM

Yea so after scanning my car I get a bluetooth error under my TCU module so it is indeed bluetooth related.

I have a 3GS, jailbroken on 4.1. The 3GS should be supported but I can't go by that because I am jailbroken. I guess I'll have to disable bluetooth for awhile and see if it really is the phone that is causing this error.

hotwired78 · 06-21-2012, 12:42 PM

anyone get charged for the software update for idrive?

carlosalbertogui · 01-04-2013, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ss-it

just remove the navigation fuse, then return it
then tell me what happen

whats the nav fuse ???

09-30-2009, 04:34 PM	#1
froalskiner Private Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 80 iTrader: (0)	SOS error and iDrive not working Ok, so far this has happened twice. Searched, didn't find the exact problem. Anybody know what this is? The iDrive is not responsive at all Attached Images
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10-01-2009, 08:47 PM	#4
Rekla Hug the road... Carpe Asphalt Drives: 2007 ///M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Greater Seattle area - WA Posts: 546 iTrader: (18)	Had this happend once... System resetted itself (I-drive was unavailable for 5-8 minutes during the drive). Did not resurface since. __________________ 2013 X5-35d - Platinum Grey / Oyster; Premium - Sport 2007 BMW ///M Coupe RETIRED 2006 TiAg E90 330i - Black leather - Alu Trim - Prem - Sport - NAV - Step - CA - Heated Seats

10-02-2009, 03:10 AM	#6
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,037 iTrader: (3)	happened to me twice as well. hasn't happened for a few months now. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: KW V2 \| OEM Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| custom dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| BMW Performance rep spoiler Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear

11-18-2010, 06:09 PM	#8
DadOf6 Registered Drives: 2007 328xi Montego Blue Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orange County NY Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I know this is an old thread I know this thread's been idle for a while, but just wanted to post this in case anyone else has run across this problem. I got this error while I was driving the other day, and just happened to be setting up an appt with my local BMW service. I took it in today, and they had to do a software update (no details on which software yet). It must be a big update, it is apparently going to run all night, and I'll get the car back tomorrow. I'm not sure if this is an iDrive update. I had them check the version on it a couple weeks back (I've only had the car for a month), and they said iDrive was up to date. I'll post back tomorrow when I find out what the problem was.

11-20-2010, 01:02 AM	#14
e92LuNaTiC Major Drives: Monaco Blue e92 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ///310 Posts: 1,464 iTrader: (4)	I had this same issue a few months back... My advisor over at South Bay BMW in Cali said that it had to do with my Bluetooth!? Anyhow, he did a system upgrade and since then I haven't had the issue. He described the issue with the SOS error as being a communication error with my cell phone? Not necessarily my cell phone being eff'd up but more or less the connection between the phone and the blue tooth. I had a iPhone 3GS if that makes a difference to anyone out there, and haven't had it happen with my iPhone 4? Seems like the system update fixed it for my 07 e92. __________________

10-01-2009, 05:22 PM	#2
huan42 Private Drives: e90, e92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Midwest - USA Posts: 71 iTrader: (2)	happened to me today too . Made appointment already. Anybody can help with the issue ?

10-01-2009, 07:57 PM	#3
froalskiner Private Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 80 iTrader: (0)	Monday morning service...

10-01-2009, 11:22 PM	#5
froalskiner Private Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 80 iTrader: (0)	I just reset my i-drive...so we'll see what happens.

10-21-2009, 12:55 PM	#7
ss-it Registered Drives: bmw Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ksa Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	just remove the navigation fuse, then return it then tell me what happen

11-18-2010, 06:12 PM	#9
fdriller9 Banned Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC Posts: 7,092 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [3.22]	I have the most up-to-date software on my car and still have this problem. I just reset my iDrive by pressing and holding both eject and the volume button until the iDrive resets.

11-18-2010, 06:30 PM	#11
froalskiner Private Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 80 iTrader: (0)	The answer they gave originally was my phone was "unsupported" which is causing the error. I get it every few months and just reset the iDrive. I got a new phone but I dont remember for sure if it's happened since...hmmm...

11-19-2010, 02:45 AM	#12
bmw-art New Member Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: München Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	Naturally you had problems with phone. About it tells a badge sos on combi. That is the optical ring is disconnected and all subscribers cease to work

11-19-2010, 10:28 AM	#13
blimey Private Drives: e90 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: mars Posts: 70 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	This only happened to me when I hardwire my V1, tapping some 12v wire. I since changed the setup to a fuse tapping. I do not get this anymore. my car is a 2006 330xi.

11-20-2010, 02:08 AM	#15
pruettfan Major Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oro Valley, AZ Posts: 1,311 iTrader: (0)	I just had it happen the other day for the very first time. I have the iphone 4, not sure if it is a factor or not. A buddy has the same car as me 2006 330i he has had it happen several times. In all cases of his and mine it reset itself in a few minutes. I guess you just have to hope that remains the case.

11-21-2010, 03:22 PM	#16
fdriller9 Banned Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC Posts: 7,092 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [3.22]	Yea so after scanning my car I get a bluetooth error under my TCU module so it is indeed bluetooth related. I have a 3GS, jailbroken on 4.1. The 3GS should be supported but I can't go by that because I am jailbroken. I guess I'll have to disable bluetooth for awhile and see if it really is the phone that is causing this error.

06-21-2012, 12:42 PM	#17
hotwired78 Private Drives: E92 Space Grey Join Date: May 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 51 iTrader: (0)	anyone get charged for the software update for idrive?

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