iDrive issues and potential fixes?

kevesp · 03-06-2016, 05:33 PM

Having issues with my iDrive on my 2005 525i. From what I can tell by Google searches this seems like a common issue with all BMW's. My iDrive system doesn't always work. Usually the first start in the morning the system kicks on with no problems. However, after that it's a hit or miss shot if it comes back on. Sometimes it will sometimes it won't. When it won't, the screen will still flash the BMW letters before shutting off and restarting. You can hear the discs inside spin too. Sometimes after driving for a while the system will just kick back on.

From what I've read on Google, this is either a faulty CCC or software. I've already read that re-conditioned ones are available that are much cheaper than brand new ones as I hear the ones you get from the stealerships are re-conditioned units anyway.

My question is, has anyone every gotten a re-conditioned unit? From the dealer or elsewhere? Where at and for how much? How much will the dealer charge roughly to replace it? Has anyone just gotten a software fix? How much did the dealer charge for that? How much does the dealer charge roughly just to diagnose whether it's a software or hardware issue?

mweine · 03-08-2016, 07:28 PM

I am having the same issue with mine. Is it worth it to fix or upgrade to the CCC? Is the fix just a plug and play with a replacement part? Any advice would be welcome.

kevesp · 03-09-2016, 04:35 PM

Was considering upgrading my system to the CIC, but was told I had to change the iDrive knob to the newer one, which required me to cut a hole in my console. Not really wanting to do that but if it's better to upgrade I'll consider.

Has anyone done a repair from independent places? I've seen a couple of places that will repair the CCC when you remove it from your car and send it in to them. Has anyone done that? If so where did you go and how much did they charge? Hopefully your system ran perfectly after the fix and everything is still working fine.

Help and advice would be nice!

03-06-2016, 05:33 PM	#1
kevesp New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2005 525i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: California iTrader: (0)	iDrive issues and potential fixes? Having issues with my iDrive on my 2005 525i. From what I can tell by Google searches this seems like a common issue with all BMW's. My iDrive system doesn't always work. Usually the first start in the morning the system kicks on with no problems. However, after that it's a hit or miss shot if it comes back on. Sometimes it will sometimes it won't. When it won't, the screen will still flash the BMW letters before shutting off and restarting. You can hear the discs inside spin too. Sometimes after driving for a while the system will just kick back on. From what I've read on Google, this is either a faulty CCC or software. I've already read that re-conditioned ones are available that are much cheaper than brand new ones as I hear the ones you get from the stealerships are re-conditioned units anyway. My question is, has anyone every gotten a re-conditioned unit? From the dealer or elsewhere? Where at and for how much? How much will the dealer charge roughly to replace it? Has anyone just gotten a software fix? How much did the dealer charge for that? How much does the dealer charge roughly just to diagnose whether it's a software or hardware issue?
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mweine Work Hard! Play Harder!! 47 Rep 193 Posts Drives: BMW 1M, BMW M3 CS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 1989 BMW M3 [0.00]	I am having the same issue with mine. Is it worth it to fix or upgrade to the CCC? Is the fix just a plug and play with a replacement part? Any advice would be welcome.
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kevesp New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2005 525i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Was considering upgrading my system to the CIC, but was told I had to change the iDrive knob to the newer one, which required me to cut a hole in my console. Not really wanting to do that but if it's better to upgrade I'll consider. Has anyone done a repair from independent places? I've seen a couple of places that will repair the CCC when you remove it from your car and send it in to them. Has anyone done that? If so where did you go and how much did they charge? Hopefully your system ran perfectly after the fix and everything is still working fine. Help and advice would be nice!
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