CIC hard drive dead, how do I fix this?

hotbox · 06-28-2017, 10:55 AM

Hey, a few weeks back my CIC started to reboot every 30 seconds to a minute. From what I have gathered this means that the CIC is able to boot off of the flash drive, but when it is trying to access the hard drive it finds a corrupt file, causing the system to reboot.

I am having some difficulties finding a solution to this problem besides bringing the car into BMW and having them replace the CIC unit. I know there are some aftermarket kits for CCC to CIC, but I can not find anyone willing to sell just the CIC unit pre-programmed or even better just a hard drive to replace the faulty component.

I know that other people must have dealt with this issue already, does anyone have any useful information or know a source to buy just a coded hard drive or CIC unit.

Thanks! I hope someone can help me solve this PITA issue.

opjose · 06-29-2017, 09:31 AM

On other forums I have read about people cloning the hard drive of a donor car and using the clone to replace the failing drive.

This screws up the FSC codes for navigation and some other features, but otherwise it is reported to work.

hotbox · 06-29-2017, 08:59 PM

So if I am able to pull the FCS codes from my hard drive, I can just clone another hard drive and then just insert my old FCS codes? Is there anyway to order a pre coded hard drive?

ctuna · 06-29-2017, 11:01 PM

There were some threads about people going to solid state drives.

hotbox · 06-30-2017, 07:49 AM

I've been reading those threads, but that is just a direct clone without any changes, since this would be the hard drive from another car I think I would have to change the FCS codes at least?

Sensible_ · 06-30-2017, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hotbox

I've been reading those threads, but that is just a direct clone without any changes, since this would be the hard drive from another car I think I would have to change the FCS codes at least?

I used this torrent a while back. Worth a try. Don't know if anyone is still seeding...

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0...UFsMDR1SG1FTEk

opjose · 06-30-2017, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotbox

So if I am able to pull the FCS codes from my hard drive, I can just clone another hard drive and then just insert my old FCS codes? Is there anyway to order a pre coded hard drive?

Yes but if you can do that it is likely your drive has not failed already.

You would the be best off cloning it to a new drive.

I forget what Unix variant is used for the drive partitions. They are not standard..

I don't think BMW will sell you a just a drive with the proper FSC codes.

Sensible_ · 06-30-2017, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opjose

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotbox

So if I am able to pull the FCS codes from my hard drive, I can just clone another hard drive and then just insert my old FCS codes? Is there anyway to order a pre coded hard drive?

Yes but if you can do that it is likely your drive has not failed already.

You would the be best off cloning it to a new drive.

I forget what Unix variant is used for the drive partitions. They are not standard..

I don't think BMW will sell you a just a drive with the proper FSC codes.

CIC uses QNX

FSC is no problem. Just activate via script if FSC lost.

Terraphantm · 07-01-2017, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sensible_

CIC uses QNX

FSC is no problem. Just activate via script if FSC lost.

Or just use the CIC patcher - even easier.

Aus335iguy · 07-01-2017, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sensible_

Quote:

Originally Posted by opjose

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotbox

So if I am able to pull the FCS codes from my hard drive, I can just clone another hard drive and then just insert my old FCS codes? Is there anyway to order a pre coded hard drive?

Yes but if you can do that it is likely your drive has not failed already.

You would the be best off cloning it to a new drive.

I forget what Unix variant is used for the drive partitions. They are not standard..

I don't think BMW will sell you a just a drive with the proper FSC codes.

CIC uses QNX

FSC is no problem. Just activate via script if FSC lost.

how would one do that ?
and is it possible to update the CIC version via the hard drive ?

Aus335iguy · 07-01-2017, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Terraphantm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sensible_

CIC uses QNX

FSC is no problem. Just activate via script if FSC lost.

Or just use the CIC patcher - even easier.

what now ?

Sensible_ · 07-01-2017, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Terraphantm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sensible_

CIC uses QNX

FSC is no problem. Just activate via script if FSC lost.

Or just use the CIC patcher - even easier.

Yes. I didn't mention this as I was under impression CIC needed to be running the latest firmware? Can be more of a hassle for some people.

Or maybe my info is out of date. I've never actually used CIC Patcher.

Terraphantm · 07-01-2017, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sensible_

Yes. I didn't mention this as I was under impression CIC needed to be running the latest firmware? Can be more of a hassle for some people.

Or maybe my info is out of date. I've never actually used CIC Patcher.

Yeah that's true, I think it has to be on the latest firmware. I know they were supposed to eventually release the source code, in which case I imagine it wouldn't be too difficult to modify it for older firmwares.

m_thompson · 07-03-2017, 11:40 AM

The original type of disk drive can be purchased on eBay for about $20. I bought some spares, but I need to clone the drive before it fails.

NYC_SGM_E90 · 07-06-2017, 10:51 PM

I can swap your unit and throw in an emulator for like 350 and call it a day. I'm in queens

E92user · 04-08-2019, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sensible_

I used this torrent a while back. Worth a try. Don't know if anyone is still seeding...

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0...UFsMDR1SG1FTEk

Hey man you have password for this? i download image but need password...my bmw hdd is dead

i want to try this..thanks

Naschercher · 02-17-2020, 12:48 PM

Hey guys,

I was looking for this image for a while.
Anyone has the password?

Thanx a lot

bmwjob · 02-18-2020, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sensible_

I used this torrent a while back. Worth a try. Don't know if anyone is still seeding...

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0...UFsMDR1SG1FTEk

Password please

Naschercher · 02-19-2020, 10:37 AM

Any help with the password ? please

Charbel Bachour · 08-03-2020, 09:03 PM

I have the same problem with my cic hdd ,can i get the password for that file please

Turiyadon · 08-06-2020, 06:32 PM

Same here, any luck with the password yet?

nsjames · 08-07-2020, 09:56 AM

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1681573

06-28-2017, 10:55 AM	#1
hotbox Member 7 Rep 23 Posts Drives: FBO 335is Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	CIC hard drive dead, how do I fix this? Hey, a few weeks back my CIC started to reboot every 30 seconds to a minute. From what I have gathered this means that the CIC is able to boot off of the flash drive, but when it is trying to access the hard drive it finds a corrupt file, causing the system to reboot. I am having some difficulties finding a solution to this problem besides bringing the car into BMW and having them replace the CIC unit. I know there are some aftermarket kits for CCC to CIC, but I can not find anyone willing to sell just the CIC unit pre-programmed or even better just a hard drive to replace the faulty component. I know that other people must have dealt with this issue already, does anyone have any useful information or know a source to buy just a coded hard drive or CIC unit. Thanks! I hope someone can help me solve this PITA issue.
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06-29-2017, 09:31 AM	#2
opjose Major 247 Rep 1,379 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2016 Location: Md iTrader: (0)	On other forums I have read about people cloning the hard drive of a donor car and using the clone to replace the failing drive. This screws up the FSC codes for navigation and some other features, but otherwise it is reported to work.
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hotbox Member 7 Rep 23 Posts Drives: FBO 335is Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	So if I am able to pull the FCS codes from my hard drive, I can just clone another hard drive and then just insert my old FCS codes? Is there anyway to order a pre coded hard drive?
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ctuna Lieutenant General 2187 Rep 13,589 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	There were some threads about people going to solid state drives.
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06-30-2017, 07:49 AM	#5
hotbox Member 7 Rep 23 Posts Drives: FBO 335is Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I've been reading those threads, but that is just a direct clone without any changes, since this would be the hard drive from another car I think I would have to change the FCS codes at least?
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07-03-2017, 11:40 AM	#14
m_thompson Major 141 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: M-Sport 128i, 328xi, 3.0CS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i [0.00] 1972 3.0CS [10.00]	The original type of disk drive can be purchased on eBay for about $20. I bought some spares, but I need to clone the drive before it fails. __________________ '09 128i - Black Sapphire Metallic\Coral Red\Glacier Silver\N51 DISA\6MT\Navigation\Premium\M-Sport\Heated seats\Xenon\Headlights\iPod\Smartphone\Euro Delivery
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NYC_SGM_E90 Banned 40 Rep 97 Posts Drives: Motiv900 335i Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Queens \| NY iTrader: (0)	I can swap your unit and throw in an emulator for like 350 and call it a day. I'm in queens
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Naschercher Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: F25 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, I was looking for this image for a while. Anyone has the password? Thanx a lot
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Charbel Bachour Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW X5 E70 2012 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: BELIZE CITY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW X5 [0.00]	I have the same problem with my cic hdd ,can i get the password for that file please
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Turiyadon New Member 2 Rep 13 Posts Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 335d [0.00]	Same here, any luck with the password yet?
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