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BostonBeemah · 02-07-2013, 07:15 PM

So this morning, I turn my car on and waited for my I drive screen to turn on and it never did.. The screen is booting up with the BMW emblem and after about 20 seconds screen goes black and shuts off and about 10 seconds later reboots again and the cycle begins again.

I have tried unplugging the battery and CCC unit and leaving them unplugged for over an hour with no luck.

Just wondering if anyone has experienced this before and if so how they fixed it.. Im at the point of driving this car off of a cliff for all of the trouble it has been giving me lately....

Btw Im out of warranty and not CPOed

BostonBeemah · 02-07-2013, 10:54 PM

still happening all night restarting over and over... Anyone?

cdde323 · 02-08-2013, 01:44 AM

If you google idrive rebooting ... you'll find a number of threads on various BMW forums with folks that had similar problems. Seems like the most common problem/fix is having to replace the CCC but there does seem to be a few other potential causes... bad optic cables, bad MOST devices connected to the CCC or low powered/aging batteries. Good luck.

This is why I never get the fancy options... they break.

RimasRS · 02-08-2013, 04:17 AM

Just a small tip try to remove NAVI CD and try again...

BostonBeemah · 02-08-2013, 01:25 PM

Hey guys thanks for the replies. I have tried ejecting the nav disc with no changes and holding the two eject buttons and power to try and reset with no luck either. I'm gonna recoding the unit with NCS expert tonight and see if it changes anything. I have also been getting "increased battery discharge" so my battery is probably on its way out but even so, I doubt it has anything to do with it though bc when I'm driving the voltage is around 14.8v while cruising.. Ill update when I try recoding...

BostonBeemah · 02-10-2013, 01:12 AM

no luck with trying to reset.. INPA says no errors or doesnt let me in the module depending on where the idrive is in during the reoccurring power cycling of the unit. If i were to buy a new unit, any one know of the procedure of programming or coding the new unit in?

iStig · 02-10-2013, 04:37 AM

This happened to me about three weeks ago after coming home from deployment.
I am out of warranty as well. The dealership wanted $2200 for the new CCC. A quick call to BMW NA explaining my situation and that I couldnt believe there was no recall or BMW-backed aid for this rare situation got them to send a representative out to check out my situation.

They backed me up. BMW of NA covered half the parts and labor and discounted the other half.

Exactly what I did: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/ContactUs/

good luck man!

EDIT: yea, i had the "battery discharge" as well.. my battery was/is fine... its the CCC... its dead man.

BostonBeemah · 02-12-2013, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iStig

This happened to me about three weeks ago after coming home from deployment.
I am out of warranty as well. The dealership wanted $2200 for the new CCC. A quick call to BMW NA explaining my situation and that I couldnt believe there was no recall or BMW-backed aid for this rare situation got them to send a representative out to check out my situation.

They backed me up. BMW of NA covered half the parts and labor and discounted the other half.

Exactly what I did: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/ContactUs/

good luck man!

EDIT: yea, i had the "battery discharge" as well.. my battery was/is fine... its the CCC... its dead man.

Thanks for the reply glad that it worked out somewhat well for you. I am probably going to take the same actions you did by calling up BMW NA and explain to them my situation and maybe they can help out like they did for you..

cartier · 02-13-2013, 08:39 PM

After you get their answer...shoot me a pm and maybe we can work something out ..I put a cic in my 08 so my ccc (entire used kit) sitting here.

michael18 · 02-14-2013, 07:22 AM

yeah got a ccc here as well from after my cic upgrade.

TheSt|G · 02-14-2013, 12:07 PM

People ask me why I didn't want a car with iDrive...

And it adds 40lbs.

BostonBeemah · 02-17-2013, 11:26 AM

dammit!! i talked to BMW NA and my dealer and they wanted over $1200 for the unit plus install so i ended up finding a used CCC for $330 shipped on eBag so i ended up buying it on impulse. Im going to try to code it in myself but i havnt gotten any solid DIYs for this, just a bunch of random posts that say how to do one thing and another with more details.. How did the CIC install go? If i wasnt so impatient, i probably would have gone the same route as you guys but having no music for 2 weeks sucks!! lol

02-07-2013, 07:15 PM	#1
BostonBeemah The Stig Drives: AW 135i 6spd Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Belmont, Ma Posts: 312 iTrader: (2)	I-Drive failure So this morning, I turn my car on and waited for my I drive screen to turn on and it never did.. The screen is booting up with the BMW emblem and after about 20 seconds screen goes black and shuts off and about 10 seconds later reboots again and the cycle begins again. I have tried unplugging the battery and CCC unit and leaving them unplugged for over an hour with no luck. Just wondering if anyone has experienced this before and if so how they fixed it.. Im at the point of driving this car off of a cliff for all of the trouble it has been giving me lately.... Btw Im out of warranty and not CPOed __________________ 2008 AW/BL 135illMods: JB4 G5 ISO, 2Step, Raceland DPs,Turbo Back Straight Pipes, BMS DCI, ER CP, HKS BOV, CM10 METH, P3 Vent Gauge Dragstrip: 1.81 60ft 12.2@113 NO METH DynoDayhttp://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15337
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02-07-2013, 10:54 PM	#2
BostonBeemah The Stig Drives: AW 135i 6spd Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Belmont, Ma Posts: 312 iTrader: (2)	still happening all night restarting over and over... Anyone? __________________ 2008 AW/BL 135illMods: JB4 G5 ISO, 2Step, Raceland DPs,Turbo Back Straight Pipes, BMS DCI, ER CP, HKS BOV, CM10 METH, P3 Vent Gauge Dragstrip: 1.81 60ft 12.2@113 NO METH DynoDayhttp://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15337

02-08-2013, 01:44 AM	#3
cdde323 asshole Drives: 135i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 61 iTrader: (1)	If you google idrive rebooting ... you'll find a number of threads on various BMW forums with folks that had similar problems. Seems like the most common problem/fix is having to replace the CCC but there does seem to be a few other potential causes... bad optic cables, bad MOST devices connected to the CCC or low powered/aging batteries. Good luck. This is why I never get the fancy options... they break. __________________ 2010 BMW 135i, 1988 Mazda 323 GTX, 2009 Honda Ruckus, Legs. Notice: I am an asshole and I judge books by their cover; if you drive an automatic (DCT included) or convertible and unless you're a women, I assume you're not the kind of car person I respect or want to know. I offer you a preemptive apology for hurting your pride and/or feelings for any comments I make to this fact.

02-08-2013, 01:25 PM	#5
BostonBeemah The Stig Drives: AW 135i 6spd Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Belmont, Ma Posts: 312 iTrader: (2)	Hey guys thanks for the replies. I have tried ejecting the nav disc with no changes and holding the two eject buttons and power to try and reset with no luck either. I'm gonna recoding the unit with NCS expert tonight and see if it changes anything. I have also been getting "increased battery discharge" so my battery is probably on its way out but even so, I doubt it has anything to do with it though bc when I'm driving the voltage is around 14.8v while cruising.. Ill update when I try recoding... __________________ 2008 AW/BL 135illMods: JB4 G5 ISO, 2Step, Raceland DPs,Turbo Back Straight Pipes, BMS DCI, ER CP, HKS BOV, CM10 METH, P3 Vent Gauge Dragstrip: 1.81 60ft 12.2@113 NO METH DynoDayhttp://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15337

02-10-2013, 01:12 AM	#6
BostonBeemah The Stig Drives: AW 135i 6spd Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Belmont, Ma Posts: 312 iTrader: (2)	no luck with trying to reset.. INPA says no errors or doesnt let me in the module depending on where the idrive is in during the reoccurring power cycling of the unit. If i were to buy a new unit, any one know of the procedure of programming or coding the new unit in? __________________ 2008 AW/BL 135illMods: JB4 G5 ISO, 2Step, Raceland DPs,Turbo Back Straight Pipes, BMS DCI, ER CP, HKS BOV, CM10 METH, P3 Vent Gauge Dragstrip: 1.81 60ft 12.2@113 NO METH DynoDayhttp://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15337

02-08-2013, 04:17 AM	#4
RimasRS Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 135i MT 2009 AW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 1,682 iTrader: (0)	Just a small tip try to remove NAVI CD and try again...

02-10-2013, 04:37 AM	#7
iStig Jason Bourne Drives: E82 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 145 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [5.00]	This happened to me about three weeks ago after coming home from deployment. I am out of warranty as well. The dealership wanted $2200 for the new CCC. A quick call to BMW NA explaining my situation and that I couldnt believe there was no recall or BMW-backed aid for this rare situation got them to send a representative out to check out my situation. They backed me up. BMW of NA covered half the parts and labor and discounted the other half. Exactly what I did: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/ContactUs/ good luck man! EDIT: yea, i had the "battery discharge" as well.. my battery was/is fine... its the CCC... its dead man. __________________ The 135i

02-13-2013, 08:39 PM	#9
cartier New Member Drives: 08 135i M Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: fl Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	After you get their answer...shoot me a pm and maybe we can work something out ..I put a cic in my 08 so my ccc (entire used kit) sitting here.

02-14-2013, 07:22 AM	#10
michael18 New Member Drives: 325ci Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Aus Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	yeah got a ccc here as well from after my cic upgrade.

02-14-2013, 12:07 PM	#11
TheSt\|G Resident Tamed Racing Driver Drives: 130is 6MT, E39 M5, E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside Philly Posts: 893 iTrader: (2)	People ask me why I didn't want a car with iDrive... And it adds 40lbs. __________________ 2010 130is Alpine White 6MT / M-Sport / SuperSprint Headers and Swain Tech Race Coating / 330i Intake Manifold / EVOLVE Software / BMW v1 Performance Wheel / BBS RGRs with PSS / BMW CF Spoiler / Blackline LCI Tail Lights / Rear Fogs Enabled / Front Fogs Delete / CDV Delete / BMW Black Kidneys / Hardwire V1 / Hardwire Trapster+Nav Dock / Golf Tee

02-17-2013, 11:26 AM	#12
BostonBeemah The Stig Drives: AW 135i 6spd Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Belmont, Ma Posts: 312 iTrader: (2)	dammit!! i talked to BMW NA and my dealer and they wanted over $1200 for the unit plus install so i ended up finding a used CCC for $330 shipped on eBag so i ended up buying it on impulse. Im going to try to code it in myself but i havnt gotten any solid DIYs for this, just a bunch of random posts that say how to do one thing and another with more details.. How did the CIC install go? If i wasnt so impatient, i probably would have gone the same route as you guys but having no music for 2 weeks sucks!! lol __________________ 2008 AW/BL 135illMods: JB4 G5 ISO, 2Step, Raceland DPs,Turbo Back Straight Pipes, BMS DCI, ER CP, HKS BOV, CM10 METH, P3 Vent Gauge Dragstrip: 1.81 60ft 12.2@113 NO METH DynoDayhttp://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15337

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