iDrive question

Joey_T · 11-17-2008, 07:21 AM

What does the screen on your iDrive show you when it opens (08 model)? Mine usually shows the root menu (Navigation, Entertainment...) but from time to time it starts with a BMW logo... Should it always start with a BMW logo?

Cooldaddygroove · 11-17-2008, 09:55 AM

Mine always starts with the BMW Logo

Joey_T · 11-17-2008, 12:40 PM

Thanks for the reply. What about others, does it always start with a logo?

Tom K. · 11-17-2008, 01:18 PM

Mine generally starts with the last setting (usually map facing north) but sometimes starts with the logo as if it is booting up, then it switches either to the map or the root menu.
Tom

SimonB · 11-17-2008, 04:19 PM

Joey, don't stress about it. Sometimes mine starts with BMW logo and sometimes with other menus (depends where I was before). I assume it's just got to do with timing and sequencing and don't worry about it while I'm driving the thing! :smile:

Joey_T · 11-18-2008, 12:48 AM

Thanks for your input Tom and Simon. Mine acts the same way as you described.

Coach · 11-20-2008, 08:59 AM

Mine does both as well and sometimes it takes up to ten seconds to even open.

Piggyback Question- Is anyone able to keep their screen shut on engine startup? Even if I uncheck all options the screen still opens. I really don't need it open just driving around town.

Brian

esses · 11-20-2008, 12:08 PM

My screen makes me click "accept" after telling me that the screen I am reading should never be read while I am within 100 feet of my car or some other such nonsense.

After that it goes to the last screen up, usually a playlist.

I have everything checked "dont open the damn screen" and I've noticed that if I turn the car off and start it back up in a short time span the screen does not pop up. The car takes ~15m to shutdown - as long as the light on your start button is lit the car is "on." So my theory is I have to "accept" every time the computer is rebooted, but if I am inside the shutdown window my screen will stay down like it is supposed to.

Really hoping a hack is released that gets rid of 1) the accept screen, 2) dvd playback lockout, and 3) windows not rolling up with key fob. In other words, I want what the Germans get.

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Joey_T That's me... 17 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	iDrive question What does the screen on your iDrive show you when it opens (08 model)? Mine usually shows the root menu (Navigation, Entertainment...) but from time to time it starts with a BMW logo... Should it always start with a BMW logo?
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Cooldaddygroove First Lieutenant 12 Rep 308 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	Mine always starts with the BMW Logo
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Mine generally starts with the last setting (usually map facing north) but sometimes starts with the logo as if it is booting up, then it switches either to the map or the root menu. Tom
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SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	Joey, don't stress about it. Sometimes mine starts with BMW logo and sometimes with other menus (depends where I was before). I assume it's just got to do with timing and sequencing and don't worry about it while I'm driving the thing! :smile: __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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Joey_T That's me... 17 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your input Tom and Simon. Mine acts the same way as you described.
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11-20-2008, 08:59 AM	#7
Coach Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 204 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NASCAR Heaven iTrader: (0)	Mine does both as well and sometimes it takes up to ten seconds to even open. Piggyback Question- Is anyone able to keep their screen shut on engine startup? Even if I uncheck all options the screen still opens. I really don't need it open just driving around town. Brian
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esses • 19 Rep 709 Posts Drives: like I stole it. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	My screen makes me click "accept" after telling me that the screen I am reading should never be read while I am within 100 feet of my car or some other such nonsense. After that it goes to the last screen up, usually a playlist. I have everything checked "dont open the damn screen" and I've noticed that if I turn the car off and start it back up in a short time span the screen does not pop up. The car takes ~15m to shutdown - as long as the light on your start button is lit the car is "on." So my theory is I have to "accept" every time the computer is rebooted, but if I am inside the shutdown window my screen will stay down like it is supposed to. Really hoping a hack is released that gets rid of 1) the accept screen, 2) dvd playback lockout, and 3) windows not rolling up with key fob. In other words, I want what the Germans get. __________________
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