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118d F20 JPN has No iDrive after software update by BMW
Only118d posted a topic in Electrical system
I have recently acquired a “Japanese” import BMW 118d (F20 2016) which has now lost its iDrive readout. And I am new to BMWs and Bimmersport and cars build this century…. So I am looking for help to fix this and posting as a warning to others, assuming you don’t already know all about this……. After taking the 118d to Continental Cars BMW in Wairau in Auckland for two (2) recalls as checked and reported on the BMW NZ recall website. >> The EGR Cooler fix (I know the why’s and wherefores for this). >> And a software update. (and I am not sure what this would do and CC-BMW couldn’t tell me, although I now know it ruins the iDrive). CC-BMW made me sign a waiver regards the software update so I really should of said no…… but you assume the best I guess. On collecting the car I was informed the head unit / radio and GPS /navigation no longer works. On checking the car there is no iDrive display/information at all and the screen only says “no signal” in red letters in the middle of the screen. On raising this with CC-BMW they have advised taking the car to “OBDTech NZ” in Penrose who are “likely” to restore the iDrive system. On doing a bit of research on the WWW it appears this is a common issue on Japanese import BMWs that have the radio and navigation updated locally for NZ. Apparently other BMW dealers recommends not doing any software updates on similar cars for this reason. On checking with “Auto Gravity” (who are local Japanese import vehicle conversion specialists) they informed me this is common on the imported 1 series (and others?) when the software is upgraded by BMW after the NZ Radio/GPS updates. Apparently the pre 2014 models just lose the maps. Post 2014 lose everything. Hopefully I have quoted this correctly. I have tried rebooting the iDrive system multiple times (holding mode and on/off button for 30s) which does seem to reboot the system but it still comes up with “no signal” on the screen. I am guessing the iDrive system needs the head unit “reflashed” using a dealer level tool (or some other witchcraft)……….. quoting a guy from the UK on the www. So can anyone please help with getting my iDrive back? The radio and navigation is a low priority as I will probably just use my phone for google maps and music etc. So are any of these possible or could work: 1. Is there anyone in Bimmersport World who can help with this in Auckland (or the North Island)? 2. Can anyone recommend either OBDTech or Auto Gravity to help (or anywhere else)? 3. Are there other ways to access the iDrive system, remotely? I can’t get “My BMW” to work as the car is from Japan also. 4. Any other clever tricks that might help? Thanks in advance and sorry if this has all been posted and answered previously. -
2009 X3 Factory navigation screen replacement
CBT2022 posted a topic in Audio & In Car Entertainment
Hi have a 2009 x3 with factory pop up screen. I would like to replace it with a touch screen with apple car play Compatible. Any advise please ? I would like to replace with something like the second image. Have been unsuccessful so far as most of these units seem to only work if it’s the glovebox not the monitor. -
Hi Team, Need guidance to convert my 2012 screen to large display with Android/Apple carplay. Also want to add navigation to it which is currently missing Thanks, Swapnil -
Hi BimmerSport members, my parents recently got another BMW, originally got my grandfather's e38 740i and now has a 09 750i. I've been messing around a learning all features in iDrive, I have noticed that the maps haven't been a updated for a few years. I think that having the maps in the Rev counter is much nicer than having a phone in a holder. I know that the maps are stored on a DVD unit in the left rear of the boot. I was wondering if anyone knew if it is possible to get updated maps for an e65? And if so where? Cheers, Dylan
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I have owned my car for no longer than 2 months. I bought it with a faulty navigation display. The fault code appears to be 2DED. The screen will not function at all. Does anyone know any repair facilities in NZ? I’m wanting to get this done when I can. I’ve been told it’s the LCD that needs to be replaced. Any help is appreciated! Cheers
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I have just purchased an E60 525i wagon and it has annoying bogus traffic announcement warning me of non existing rail crossings and high risk crash areas. Cannot find how to turn these off. Sure it must be possible without coding right? Any solution would be appreciated. Cheers
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Hi folks, I recently purchased my first bimmer- an X1 ( jap import ). Its a 2010 sdrive18i. Few queries for this please; 1. I was told that navigation conversion to NZ is not advisable, as the dna is japanese & that if this is done and for any future issues, if BMW plugs in to check, the computer will reset the system back to japanese dna. This will result in all settings being lost. I was told this by Jeff Gray BMW and also another vendor thru Trademe whom i had approached for this. Is this true? 2. Mine doesn't have PDC. I was given a quote of 2300$ by Jeff Gray. Is there any cheaper & reliable options available please. 3. My steering wheel has buttons for bluetooth, voice recognition. but upon trying it doesn't work. The dealer told me it is all present & needs to be enabled for use. Is there any way to check if it will work & if i am checking it wrongly. Any inputs on this please? Appreciate if experienced folks can help me out, as this is my first BMW and would like to have the best of without having issues & also in lieu of future re-sale value when we decide on our next X3. Thanks in advance.
