iDrive just died...

beckham23 · 01-18-2011, 03:42 PM

Not exactly a ///M car but will post this for opinions/experience anyway since all newer Bimmers have iDrive...(hoping this won't happen to you of course)

The iDrive in my wife's 06 330i recently just died. Basically, didn't start up as usual when you fire up the car. There are moments that it came back up for a few minutes before the screen started fading and eventually went dead again. What REALLY sucks about this is the loss of most convenience features...stereo, parking sensors, phone connectivity...all gone. This is with the SOS light on as an indicator.

I did some research and tried the 3-button reset, didn't work. It might have cleared the SOS light, but no effect to the iDrive unit.

Has this happened to you? Or aware of any fixes? Just want to get the public opinions, before dealers or shops rip me apart.

Buegie · 01-18-2011, 03:54 PM

That happened to me about a month ago, I started up the car and the idrive was totally dead. I swore up and down for the next ten minutes of my commute but then it just suddenly reset itself and started working fine again. I haven't had any troubles since then. I know that's not very helpful but if this only happened today then I wouldn't give up hope just yet.

Bimmer335i07 · 01-18-2011, 04:06 PM

Did you try disconnecting the battery and resetting everything?

WWONG · 01-18-2011, 04:35 PM

Check fuses

ceb · 01-18-2011, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beckham23

Not exactly a ///M car but will post this for opinions/experience anyway since all newer Bimmers have iDrive...(hoping this won't happen to you of course)

Huh?

iDrive is only on cars with navigation (or navigation is only available on cars with iDrive)

As far as your issue is concerned, find the fuse that controls iDrive/nav, pull it and replace it. If that doesn't fix it then you'll need to go to the dealership.

JSpira · 01-18-2011, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceb

Huh?

iDrive is only on cars with navigation (or navigation is only available on cars with iDrive)

The latter is true, the former is not

hipnotic · 01-18-2011, 11:21 PM

take it in

poiney · 01-19-2011, 10:39 AM

If you can show it messed up live to the technicians that is best. Based on my experience, I bet they may need to replace the CCC unit. It's pricey so they want good evidence your Navi is bad.

ceb · 01-19-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JSpira

The latter is true, the former is not

In the US, on a 3 series?

Other markets have the iDrive as a stand alone option. I didn't know it was available as an option without nav on a 3 series in the US.

SuperDev · 01-19-2011, 03:07 PM

did it die in your arms...tonight? was it something you said?

fdriller9 · 01-19-2011, 03:22 PM

If you end up getting it replaced.....you might as well do a CIC retrofit and upgrade to the newer unit.

Probably about the same price if not cheaper than what the dealer would charge.

This won't be covered under CPO.....

N54Love · 01-19-2011, 03:58 PM

I am pretty happy that I don't have Idrive. I was afraid of this.

sea335i · 04-06-2012, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beckham23

Not exactly a ///M car but will post this for opinions/experience anyway since all newer Bimmers have iDrive...(hoping this won't happen to you of course)

The iDrive in my wife's 06 330i recently just died. Basically, didn't start up as usual when you fire up the car. There are moments that it came back up for a few minutes before the screen started fading and eventually went dead again. What REALLY sucks about this is the loss of most convenience features...stereo, parking sensors, phone connectivity...all gone. This is with the SOS light on as an indicator.

I did some research and tried the 3-button reset, didn't work. It might have cleared the SOS light, but no effect to the iDrive unit.

Has this happened to you? Or aware of any fixes? Just want to get the public opinions, before dealers or shops rip me apart.

Did you ever get it to work? If so what was the solution

beckham23 · 04-10-2012, 11:31 AM

Sadly, the fix was a $800 replacement by dealer...CCC was entirely dead, perfect timing as warranty expired shortly before then...

If this ever happens to my M3, I will just update it to the 2012 iDrive rather than sticking with CCC....

sea335i · 04-10-2012, 03:25 PM

ugh I think Im going to have to spend some money on this. Thanks for the reply

mosx · 04-11-2012, 10:23 AM

There are plenty of CCC navigation kits on ebay since a lot of people here have upgraded theirs to the CIC. You could probably find a nice used setup for about $500-600.

sea335i · 04-11-2012, 11:30 AM

Nice, thanks for the info

sea335i · 04-19-2012, 12:14 PM

I was able to pin point the problem with mine, theres no power to the CCC unit, does that mean I need a new unit?

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poiney Captain 36 Rep 798 Posts Drives: 328i coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SJ iTrader: (0)	If you can show it messed up live to the technicians that is best. Based on my experience, I bet they may need to replace the CCC unit. It's pricey so they want good evidence your Navi is bad.
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SuperDev Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In a van down by the Hudson river iTrader: (0)	did it die in your arms...tonight? was it something you said?
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N54Love Veteran BMW owner 17 Rep 171 Posts Drives: '07 335iA Sil/Blk (JB4) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I am pretty happy that I don't have Idrive. I was afraid of this.
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beckham23 Private 13 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Convertible 6-speed Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NorCal iTrader: (1)	Sadly, the fix was a $800 replacement by dealer...CCC was entirely dead, perfect timing as warranty expired shortly before then... If this ever happens to my M3, I will just update it to the 2012 iDrive rather than sticking with CCC.... __________________ 08 ///M3 vert with 6-speed Gone but not forgotten: 03' Porsche 911 Turbo, 07' Mini Cooper S, 03' M3 coupe, 00' Z3 2.8, 97' M3 coupe...
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sea335i Private First Class 5 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	ugh I think Im going to have to spend some money on this. Thanks for the reply
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mosx The mod bug has bitten. 22 Rep 565 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	There are plenty of CCC navigation kits on ebay since a lot of people here have upgraded theirs to the CIC. You could probably find a nice used setup for about $500-600.
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sea335i Private First Class 5 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Nice, thanks for the info
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sea335i Private First Class 5 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I was able to pin point the problem with mine, theres no power to the CCC unit, does that mean I need a new unit?
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