RDS works with one key but not the other?

timmerweb · 01-11-2006, 01:01 PM

I was updated with the 19.whatever CIP in December and now RDS works great, first car I've had with this feature and I really like it, especially with the All Stations display.

However, it only works with my key, my wife isn't getting it with her. I didn't bring her key in when I got the software updated, would that be a reason, or is there just something I'm missing that needs turning on?

This is with iDrive.

-Tim

puck724 · 01-11-2006, 11:27 PM

you have to turn the RDS on with your wifes key. pretty simple just push down on the knob when you are in the radio screen and you should see an RDS option, make sure the box is checked.

hope that helps

cdxp · 02-10-2006, 12:32 PM

I have same problem but there is no RDS option on the push down.

puck724 · 02-10-2006, 05:22 PM

??? my RDS option is the first one and then it goes to Tone or someting like that. not too sure what to suggest now. you might want to call you SA.

ksfrogman · 02-10-2006, 05:27 PM

wth is rds?

cdxp · 02-10-2006, 11:14 PM

Radio Data System - tells you the name of the station you are listening too.
As ususal BMW makes a big deal (and a mess) something that has been around for years in cheaper cars.

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timmerweb Private 4 Rep 74 Posts Drives: Red 325i prem/sport/nav/leathr Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	RDS works with one key but not the other? I was updated with the 19.whatever CIP in December and now RDS works great, first car I've had with this feature and I really like it, especially with the All Stations display. However, it only works with my key, my wife isn't getting it with her. I didn't bring her key in when I got the software updated, would that be a reason, or is there just something I'm missing that needs turning on? This is with iDrive. -Tim
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puck724 COLTS 4 LIFE!!! 99 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	you have to turn the RDS on with your wifes key. pretty simple just push down on the knob when you are in the radio screen and you should see an RDS option, make sure the box is checked. hope that helps __________________ 2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive
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cdxp Enlisted Member 0 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 325 Saphire Black Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	I have same problem but there is no RDS option on the push down.
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puck724 COLTS 4 LIFE!!! 99 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	??? my RDS option is the first one and then it goes to Tone or someting like that. not too sure what to suggest now. you might want to call you SA. __________________ 2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive
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ksfrogman Major General 574 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	wth is rds? __________________
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cdxp Enlisted Member 0 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 325 Saphire Black Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Radio Data System - tells you the name of the station you are listening too. As ususal BMW makes a big deal (and a mess) something that has been around for years in cheaper cars.
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