Idrive freeze !!

Bours · 10-10-2016, 09:54 PM

Hey guys my idrive is frozen on home menu screen even if i reset it with the volume knob technique.....i also tried disconnecting the battery for 3 hours but still nothing..

It just happened like that while driving.....my warranty is over and im freaking out a bit .

Is there anything else i can do ??

opjose · 10-11-2016, 08:13 PM

Pull the HDD and see if it starts up after doing so.

You'll be missing maps, etc. but if it works this way, you know what the issue is.

Remember to completely remove power from your car (disconnect battary) before you do this... and don't shut the trunk.

Bours · 10-11-2016, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by opjose

Pull the HDD and see if it starts up after doing so.

You'll be missing maps, etc. but if it works this way, you know what the issue is.

Remember to completely remove power from your car (disconnect battary) before you do this... and don't shut the trunk.

So if after i pull the hdd and it works what would be the issue ??

opjose · 10-12-2016, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bours

So if after i pull the hdd and it works what would be the issue ??

The HDD drive itself.

If that is the case there are a few things you could do.

Bours · 10-13-2016, 08:03 PM

Ok its the i drive knob !! Know a good place to buy one ? Its toasted cause of water ??

opjose · 10-14-2016, 12:14 AM

ECSTuning has them.

But you may be able to get one cheaper from a part-out or auto wrecker.

Bours · 10-14-2016, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by opjose

ECSTuning has them.

But you may be able to get one cheaper from a part-out or auto wrecker.

Thx man !

opjose · 10-15-2016, 07:10 PM

No problem and congrats!

- Your problem was not the iDrive, it was the controller instead, which is much easier and cheaper to deal with.

- You did a good job sticking with it and found the problem.

A big -WIN- in my book.

Bours · 10-15-2016, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by opjose

No problem and congrats!

- Your problem was not the iDrive, it was the controller instead, which is much easier and cheaper to deal with.

- You did a good job sticking with it and found the problem.

A big -WIN- in my book.

Oh hell yeah let me know if you see one for sale

opjose · 10-15-2016, 08:25 PM

Sure what model/year or part number or Vin?

Bours · 10-15-2016, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by opjose

Sure what model/year or part number or Vin?

E90 335 x drive 2011

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Bours · 10-18-2016, 06:11 PM

I fixed it myself i took it all apart and sprayed the motherboard with electrical contact cleaner !! ITS ALIVE AGAIN !!!

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opjose Major 242 Rep 1,354 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2016 Location: Md iTrader: (0)	No problem and congrats! - Your problem was not the iDrive, it was the controller instead, which is much easier and cheaper to deal with. - You did a good job sticking with it and found the problem. A big -WIN- in my book.
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Bours Lieutenant Colonel 166 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: 2011 335i x-drive LCI sedan Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	I fixed it myself i took it all apart and sprayed the motherboard with electrical contact cleaner !! ITS ALIVE AGAIN !!!
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