TPM iDrive

RimasRS · 02-03-2011, 03:28 PM

Hi all

Do you know if '08 iDrive can show which one/correct tire is low/flat? Or it's just shows malfunction message?

Really want to find it out. I heard something after software update it's possible to see correct tire.

Augenbrauezug · 02-03-2011, 03:59 PM

My '08 with iDrive just shows the malfunction message, does not indicate which tire is causing it.

Itanius · 02-03-2011, 08:50 PM

I have an '08 with iDrive and have had it tell me the left rear tire was low (the only TPMS warning I've seen).

cpt97m3 · 02-03-2011, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Itanius

I have an '08 with iDrive and have had it tell me the left rear tire was low (the only TPMS warning I've seen).

Same with my '09 with iDrive, it showed the tire that was low.

RimasRS · 02-04-2011, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Itanius

I have an '08 with iDrive and have had it tell me the left rear tire was low (the only TPMS warning I've seen).

Did you had iDrive update or so? Also is it possible that you can see double screen with navi map and some other option eg radio at the same time?

Itanius · 02-04-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RimasRS

Did you had iDrive update or so? Also is it possible that you can see double screen with navi map and some other option eg radio at the same time?

I have not had an iDrive update (that I know of). And no, I can't see dual displays on my iDrive since it's an '08 with the smaller, flip-up screen.

Tom K. · 02-05-2011, 11:04 AM

I have an early '08 128i with iDrive. Initially, it would not show which tire was low, but after an unrelated recall last year (seatbelt, IIRC), it now indicates the offending tire. I assume some software was updated.

And there is a limited split screen available as follows:

Set Navi to show the map.
Go to the left side and click on the Guidance icon.
The screen will split and guidance arrows will appear on the right.
Turn Guidance off by clicking the Guidance icon again.
The Guidance arrows will be replaced by the location screen, showing latitude, longitude and altitude - useful when driving in the mountains.

Unfortunately, when the system is powered down, you have to repeat all these steps as it defaults to the last map view on the entire screen.

If anyone has discovered an easier method or more split options, I hope they will post.

Tom

RimasRS · 02-05-2011, 05:27 PM

eg 335 guys on their iDrive can see double screen map and other option at same time. But I think our screen is to small for that

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Itanius Lieutenant 8 Rep 567 Posts Drives: Silver Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: OR iTrader: (4)	I have an '08 with iDrive and have had it tell me the left rear tire was low (the only TPMS warning I've seen). __________________ 2008 AW 135i (sold)
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,626 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I have an early '08 128i with iDrive. Initially, it would not show which tire was low, but after an unrelated recall last year (seatbelt, IIRC), it now indicates the offending tire. I assume some software was updated. And there is a limited split screen available as follows: Set Navi to show the map. Go to the left side and click on the Guidance icon. The screen will split and guidance arrows will appear on the right. Turn Guidance off by clicking the Guidance icon again. The Guidance arrows will be replaced by the location screen, showing latitude, longitude and altitude - useful when driving in the mountains. Unfortunately, when the system is powered down, you have to repeat all these steps as it defaults to the last map view on the entire screen. If anyone has discovered an easier method or more split options, I hope they will post. Tom
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RimasRS Colonel 88 Rep 2,438 Posts Drives: BMW X3 SD Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	eg 335 guys on their iDrive can see double screen map and other option at same time. But I think our screen is to small for that
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