Mp3 for E90's with Navi

MMVI · 12-03-2005, 04:06 PM

I have asked the dealer to fit the latest software update to my car in an attempt to fix the 3100 hesitation issue.
I have heard of a link.

On the same subject though...
dont you all think this is pretty crap...

A manufacturer releases a car to a market to which they are unsure how it will be received. Early adopters commit their hard earned to a new product which frankly is full of bugs and are increasingly told that their thanks for this that older models (just a cotton picking minute here, older ones with which their is only 4 weeks in it in a 12-16 week old vehicle) cannot get updates.

Who the bloody hell do BMW think they are.
This isnt £200 quids worth of bloody desktop software...
Oh hey just a minute I have realised that you get more support from £200 quids worth of desktop software than the 28ks worth of motor I have just shelled out for.

The dealers seem scared/reluctant to apply the patches.
Sometimes I dont want to apply a service pack to an NT server,
but its my job. Get over it.

tirtaps · 12-04-2005, 05:05 AM

I have found nero burning settings wich work fine:
no multissession mode
mode 1
ISO 9660 + Joliet
31 characters
character set (ISO): ASCII

I don't know if all parameters are important, but at least, it works fine: good display of directory and song names

vivekk · 12-04-2005, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMVI

I have asked the dealer to fit the latest software update to my car in an attempt to fix the 3100 hesitation issue.
I have heard of a link.

On the same subject though...
dont you all think this is pretty crap...

I agree MMVI- it's absolute sh*te.

shanmand · 12-05-2005, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tirtaps

shanmand> I ve got my car today, mp3 titles are bizarre and truncated, how you do to have full titles ?

thank you in advance

Hi Tirtaps I have a cd changer and it shows the full titles. The front loader trancates the titles.

shanmand · 12-05-2005, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tirtaps

I have found nero burning settings wich work fine:
no multissession mode
mode 1
ISO 9660 + Joliet
31 characters
character set (ISO): ASCII

I don't know if all parameters are important, but at least, it works fine: good display of directory and song names

Thanks Tirtaps, your method fixes the front-loader directors display

. I wish BMW had included a proper manual on the MP3 specification for the car.

tirtaps · 12-05-2005, 02:08 PM

Does somebody try to play m3u playlists ?

Costa · 12-06-2005, 07:32 AM

Well I just picked up my car today, and it does not even recognise the CD as valid when I enter an MP3 disc. I tried it in the front CD driver as well as in the CD stacker in the boot - rather dissapointing, and frustrating, aspecially given that the cheaper Bus Navi plays MP3 just fine :mad:

tirtaps · 12-06-2005, 03:02 PM

Do you know when was produced your car ?
all e 90 with navi prof produced for france after october 10 should be able to read mp3

cdxp · 12-06-2005, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMVI

On the same subject though...
dont you all think this is pretty crap...

A manufacturer releases a car to a market to which they are unsure how it will be received. Early adopters commit their hard earned to a new product which frankly is full of bugs and are increasingly told that their thanks for this that older models (just a cotton picking minute here, older ones with which their is only 4 weeks in it in a 12-16 week old vehicle) cannot get updates.

Who the bloody hell do BMW think they are.
This isnt £200 quids worth of bloody desktop software...
Oh hey just a minute I have realised that you get more support from £200 quids worth of desktop software than the 28ks worth of motor I have just shelled out for.

The dealers seem scared/reluctant to apply the patches.
Sometimes I dont want to apply a service pack to an NT server,
but its my job. Get over it.

My thoughts exactly.

I suspect they are scared. I doubt any expect the very largest dealerships have a "real" software guy and typically these guys are mechanics just told to blindly follow instructions which as i'm sure you know with your NT upgrades means things often go wrong. They should just stick a USB port on the back and let us do it ourselves.

cdxp · 12-06-2005, 10:43 PM

Just saw this elsewhere on the web

E90 software version for Idrive
(there is a non idrive version as well)

Key in ignition but car not started

1. Press down the knob for 10 seconds release.
2. Turn knob clockwise 3 clicks
3. Turn knob anticlockwise 3 clicks
4. Turn knob clockwise 1 click
5. Turn knob anticlockwise 1 click
6. Turn knob clockwise 1 click
7. Press the knob down briefly

You will get the secret menu.

Would be interested to know what the working Mp3 pro navis have. Am out of the country now so cant check mine.

Costa · 12-07-2005, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdxp

Just saw this elsewhere on the web

E90 software version for Idrive
(there is a non idrive version as well)

Key in ignition but car not started

1. Press down the knob for 10 seconds release.
2. Turn knob clockwise 3 clicks
3. Turn knob anticlockwise 3 clicks
4. Turn knob clockwise 1 click
5. Turn knob anticlockwise 1 click
6. Turn knob clockwise 1 click
7. Press the knob down briefly

You will get the secret menu.

Would be interested to know what the working Mp3 pro navis have. Am out of the country now so cant check mine.

I gave this a go with both the I-Drive knob and the stereo on/off/volume knob, as I was not sure which knob you meant. i had no luck. Has this worked for anyone else ?

Is there a time limit on how quickly you should do this or is there a mode/state that I-Drive should be in before begining the above procedure ? I tried it a few times ... nada

bimmer4me · 12-07-2005, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdxp

Just saw this elsewhere on the web

E90 software version for Idrive
(there is a non idrive version as well)

Key in ignition but car not started

1. Press down the knob for 10 seconds release.
2. Turn knob clockwise 3 clicks
3. Turn knob anticlockwise 3 clicks
4. Turn knob clockwise 1 click
5. Turn knob anticlockwise 1 click
6. Turn knob clockwise 1 click
7. Press the knob down briefly

You will get the secret menu.

Would be interested to know what the working Mp3 pro navis have. Am out of the country now so cant check mine.

I haven't tried it, but there is no way that would do anything meaningful.

cdxp · 12-07-2005, 06:25 PM

was posted on another forum for both E60 and E90 Idrive and claimed by several to work. Could have been some April 1st wind up that i didnt get - will check the source later.

cdxp · 12-08-2005, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmer4me

I haven't tried it, but there is no way that would do anything meaningful.

Well it works on mine - you get a diagnostic screen and then some pages of stuff that seems to describes the ECU software modules. I can tell you my ECU was made on the 13th July 2005 :-)

I had to try a couple of times.

Engine not running.
Make sure the underlying display menu is on "display on/off" before you do the sequence and make sure the first button push is at least 10 seconds.

If y'all still doubting me let me know and i'll post some photos.

LEONE · 12-09-2005, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwie

Hi,

I can confirm this!! BMW customer care in Munich answered my mail request stating that MP3 will be available with Dec. '05 SW update

mwie

It is December the 9th. Any news?.

tirtaps · 12-09-2005, 01:06 PM

I have tried it, it works !

bimmer4me · 12-09-2005, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdxp

Well it works on mine - you get a diagnostic screen and then some pages of stuff that seems to describes the ECU software modules. I can tell you my ECU was made on the 13th July 2005 :-)

I had to try a couple of times.

Engine not running.
Make sure the underlying display menu is on "display on/off" before you do the sequence and make sure the first button push is at least 10 seconds.

If y'all still doubting me let me know and i'll post some photos.

Okay, I felt like a total loser, but I tried these steps on my e90. No luck. When I'm on the "Display Off" menu choice and then perform the first step, hold down for 10 seconds, the display simply turns off. I can then no longer turn the knob by "clicks". I even verified by ignition was on by opening and closing the sunroof. I know the car was off because I was in my garage with the garage door closed and I'm still here to tell about it. I need further proof to believe this one.

tirtaps · 12-10-2005, 04:40 AM

it works, even from main menu display

bimmer4me · 12-10-2005, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tirtaps

it works, even from main menu display

I tried that and it still doesn't work for me.

bimmer4me · 12-12-2005, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdxp

Well it works on mine - you get a diagnostic screen and then some pages of stuff that seems to describes the ECU software modules. I can tell you my ECU was made on the 13th July 2005 :-)

I had to try a couple of times.

Engine not running.
Make sure the underlying display menu is on "display on/off" before you do the sequence and make sure the first button push is at least 10 seconds.

If y'all still doubting me let me know and i'll post some photos.

cdxp, I saw the very nice video you did. Thank you very much. I thought there is no way someone would put this much time into it and be making it up. I went again to try it on my car and IT WORKED!! I got the secret menu. I have trouble replicating it for some reason, but I did see it. You were right, I was wrong. Good job, cdxp!

cdxp · 12-12-2005, 08:54 AM

No problem.

Could someone with a post October prof navi system post their codes ?

yu · 12-12-2005, 10:46 AM

What exactly does the secret menu do? I got to it but didn't know what to do with it.

12-03-2005, 04:06 PM	#45
MMVI Lieutenant 79 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 4 something Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	A rant and why not... I have asked the dealer to fit the latest software update to my car in an attempt to fix the 3100 hesitation issue. I have heard of a link. On the same subject though... dont you all think this is pretty crap... A manufacturer releases a car to a market to which they are unsure how it will be received. Early adopters commit their hard earned to a new product which frankly is full of bugs and are increasingly told that their thanks for this that older models (just a cotton picking minute here, older ones with which their is only 4 weeks in it in a 12-16 week old vehicle) cannot get updates. Who the bloody hell do BMW think they are. This isnt £200 quids worth of bloody desktop software... Oh hey just a minute I have realised that you get more support from £200 quids worth of desktop software than the 28ks worth of motor I have just shelled out for. The dealers seem scared/reluctant to apply the patches. Sometimes I dont want to apply a service pack to an NT server, but its my job. Get over it.
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tirtaps Private 1 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 335d e92 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: France iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335D e92 [0.00] 2005 330d [0.00]	I have found nero burning settings wich work fine: no multissession mode mode 1 ISO 9660 + Joliet 31 characters character set (ISO): ASCII I don't know if all parameters are important, but at least, it works fine: good display of directory and song names
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tirtaps Private 1 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 335d e92 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: France iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335D e92 [0.00] 2005 330d [0.00]	Does somebody try to play m3u playlists ? __________________ 335d e92/Black saphire/Red Koralrot/189 rims/Nav prof/ACC/rear PDC/voice controls/bluetooth/ext mirrors kit/sport seats/M steering wheel with paddles/xenon with adaptive virage/glass roof
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12-06-2005, 07:32 AM	#51
Costa Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 203 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Well I just picked up my car today, and it does not even recognise the CD as valid when I enter an MP3 disc. I tried it in the front CD driver as well as in the CD stacker in the boot - rather dissapointing, and frustrating, aspecially given that the cheaper Bus Navi plays MP3 just fine :mad: __________________ 325i auto \| Saph Blk \| PDC \| Sunroof \| Prof Nav \| BiXenon \| SS \| Logic7
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tirtaps Private 1 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 335d e92 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: France iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335D e92 [0.00] 2005 330d [0.00]	Do you know when was produced your car ? all e 90 with navi prof produced for france after october 10 should be able to read mp3 __________________ 335d e92/Black saphire/Red Koralrot/189 rims/Nav prof/ACC/rear PDC/voice controls/bluetooth/ext mirrors kit/sport seats/M steering wheel with paddles/xenon with adaptive virage/glass roof
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12-06-2005, 10:43 PM	#54
cdxp Enlisted Member 0 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 325 Saphire Black Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	E90 Software version Just saw this elsewhere on the web E90 software version for Idrive (there is a non idrive version as well) Key in ignition but car not started 1. Press down the knob for 10 seconds release. 2. Turn knob clockwise 3 clicks 3. Turn knob anticlockwise 3 clicks 4. Turn knob clockwise 1 click 5. Turn knob anticlockwise 1 click 6. Turn knob clockwise 1 click 7. Press the knob down briefly You will get the secret menu. Would be interested to know what the working Mp3 pro navis have. Am out of the country now so cant check mine.
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cdxp Enlisted Member 0 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 325 Saphire Black Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	was posted on another forum for both E60 and E90 Idrive and claimed by several to work. Could have been some April 1st wind up that i didnt get - will check the source later.
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tirtaps Private 1 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 335d e92 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: France iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335D e92 [0.00] 2005 330d [0.00]	I have tried it, it works ! __________________ 335d e92/Black saphire/Red Koralrot/189 rims/Nav prof/ACC/rear PDC/voice controls/bluetooth/ext mirrors kit/sport seats/M steering wheel with paddles/xenon with adaptive virage/glass roof
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tirtaps Private 1 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 335d e92 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: France iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335D e92 [0.00] 2005 330d [0.00]	it works, even from main menu display __________________ 335d e92/Black saphire/Red Koralrot/189 rims/Nav prof/ACC/rear PDC/voice controls/bluetooth/ext mirrors kit/sport seats/M steering wheel with paddles/xenon with adaptive virage/glass roof
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cdxp Enlisted Member 0 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 325 Saphire Black Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	No problem. Could someone with a post October prof navi system post their codes ?
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12-12-2005, 10:46 AM	#66
yu Captain 103 Rep 757 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (3)	What exactly does the secret menu do? I got to it but didn't know what to do with it.
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