wierd Idrive issue - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

HellFish · 06-05-2007, 11:46 AM

I started my car today and I had an SOS error on my dash, and then my idrive would not respond at all. The date and time at the bottom of the idrive screen was all ---- and I could not navigate anywhere with my idrive wheel. Also, the 6 memory buttons were blank when I tried to use them. About 10 minutes later while I was driving, everything came back to life. This is the 2nd time it has done this.

What gives?

aldrichg · 06-13-2007, 12:11 AM

It's happened to me once. No clue on the cause. Perhaps it's a Windows "feature".

KP22 · 08-20-2007, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellFish

I started my car today and I had an SOS error on my dash, and then my idrive would not respond at all. The date and time at the bottom of the idrive screen was all ---- and I could not navigate anywhere with my idrive wheel. Also, the 6 memory buttons were blank when I tried to use them. About 10 minutes later while I was driving, everything came back to life. This is the 2nd time it has done this.

What gives?

This same thing happened to me yesterday. Anyone know what's the problem?

SoYank · 08-20-2007, 03:13 PM

I had this last December and the CCC was replaced...along with the screen, the DVD drive, the CD drive, a portion of the wiring loom.... Since then I've not had the SOS but have had the iDrive system just not boot unless I turn the car off and wait ten to fifteen minutes. The service department hasn't a clue. It does seem it it happening to a lot of other's cars so it isn't mine alone. A software update may be a solution.

speedytobey · 08-20-2007, 03:39 PM

this happen to me the twice during the first month of taking delivery. what I found out was that if i just turn off the engine but leave the car with the iDrive on, this reboot will occur. if i turn off the engine and iDrive by holding the start button before leaving the car, the reboot never happen again.

EK_335i · 08-20-2007, 04:02 PM

Not sure if it is the same problem but mine would freeze up and screen went blank a few times. Took it to the dealer and they put a newer version of the software on it and it has worked fine if not better then before. So I would take it to the dealer and see if there is a software patch available.

Zenit77 · 08-20-2007, 04:33 PM

Upgraded my iDrive to version 26. The next day after I turned on the car, the BMW screen did not boot and the white screen blinked a few times and then went completely dark. Turned off the car and waited 10 minutes, then the iDrive booted up normally. The same events happened at least 10 more times. Don't have the time to bring back to the dealer yet, but will update once I finally get there. :mad:

Edit: Tried the manual reboot (Voice Button + two eject buttons), but it did not help

typeszh · 08-20-2007, 09:25 PM

Have the same issue but I forgot what version of the software I have now. I just reboot the iDrive with the volume knob and two eject buttons. Probably will have them look at it when I need an oil change.

zenmaster · 08-20-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by aldrichg

It's happened to me once. No clue on the cause. Perhaps it's a Windows "feature".

Doesn't use Windows.

FrankoQ · 08-21-2007, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellFish

I started my car today and I had an SOS error on my dash, and then my idrive would not respond at all. The date and time at the bottom of the idrive screen was all ---- and I could not navigate anywhere with my idrive wheel. Also, the 6 memory buttons were blank when I tried to use them. About 10 minutes later while I was driving, everything came back to life. This is the 2nd time it has done this.

What gives?

The same happened to me last week.
came back after about 10 minutes of driving.
hasn't happened again.

06-05-2007, 11:46 AM	#1
HellFish Private First Class Drives: 07 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 129 iTrader: (0)	wierd Idrive issue I started my car today and I had an SOS error on my dash, and then my idrive would not respond at all. The date and time at the bottom of the idrive screen was all ---- and I could not navigate anywhere with my idrive wheel. Also, the 6 memory buttons were blank when I tried to use them. About 10 minutes later while I was driving, everything came back to life. This is the 2nd time it has done this. What gives? __________________ 2007 335i Coupe \| Graphite \| Black Dakota \| Premium \| Sport \| Nav \| Heated Seats \| Comfort \| Aero \|
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08-20-2007, 03:13 PM	#4
SoYank Major General Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 5180 feet altitude Posts: 7,338 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [0.00] 2007 Jeep JK Wrangl ... [0.00]	I had this last December and the CCC was replaced...along with the screen, the DVD drive, the CD drive, a portion of the wiring loom.... Since then I've not had the SOS but have had the iDrive system just not boot unless I turn the car off and wait ten to fifteen minutes. The service department hasn't a clue. It does seem it it happening to a lot of other's cars so it isn't mine alone. A software update may be a solution. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269

08-20-2007, 03:39 PM	#5
speedytobey Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal. Posts: 203 iTrader: (0)	this happen to me the twice during the first month of taking delivery. what I found out was that if i just turn off the engine but leave the car with the iDrive on, this reboot will occur. if i turn off the engine and iDrive by holding the start button before leaving the car, the reboot never happen again. __________________ E92 335i Graphite/ Grey poplar trim/ Black Dakota/ Sports/ Premium/ Auto/ Paddle/ Heated seats/ Nav/ Sat. Radio/ CA/ 19" V710/ Painted reflectors/ Rear fog light

08-20-2007, 04:02 PM	#6
EK_335i Captain Drives: 07 335i Sedan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FL Posts: 932 iTrader: (0)	Not sure if it is the same problem but mine would freeze up and screen went blank a few times. Took it to the dealer and they put a newer version of the software on it and it has worked fine if not better then before. So I would take it to the dealer and see if there is a software patch available. __________________ 2007 e90 335i - Delivered 10/7/2006 Sparkling Graphite \| Black Leather \| Burl Walnut \| Premium \| Sport \| Steptronic \| Paddle Shifters \| Navigation \| PDC FormulaOne Pinnacle 35%

08-20-2007, 04:33 PM	#7
Zenit77 Private Drives: 2006 BMW E90 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	Upgraded my iDrive to version 26. The next day after I turned on the car, the BMW screen did not boot and the white screen blinked a few times and then went completely dark. Turned off the car and waited 10 minutes, then the iDrive booted up normally. The same events happened at least 10 more times. Don't have the time to bring back to the dealer yet, but will update once I finally get there. :mad: Edit: Tried the manual reboot (Voice Button + two eject buttons), but it did not help Last edited by Zenit77; 08-23-2007 at 05:12 PM.

06-13-2007, 12:11 AM	#2
aldrichg Member Drives: 2007 335i Coupe, 2008 335i CV Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	It's happened to me once. No clue on the cause. Perhaps it's a Windows "feature".

08-20-2007, 09:25 PM	#8
typeszh Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 228 iTrader: (1)	Have the same issue but I forgot what version of the software I have now. I just reboot the iDrive with the volume knob and two eject buttons. Probably will have them look at it when I need an oil change.