idrive wont reboot

[50iXman]

I held the volume knob of the radio in for 3+ mins and it still wont reboot.

Ideas?

[Fknid]

What's it showing? Is it functional?

[50iXman]

Originally Posted by Fknid

What's it showing? Is it functional?

Everything is working but I was trying to re pair a key fob and wanted to try that

[RED_Y_]

What is keyfob has to do with iDrive and what do you mean by re-pair?

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by 50iXman

...I was trying to re pair a key fob ...

I was confused by "re pair", too.

Did you mean to type "repair" as in "fix something that is broken"?

Or did you mean to type "re-pair" as in reconnecting the remote to communicate with the car?

BTW...I've never been able to reboot the iDrive in my 2014 f15 X5 nor my 2013 f06 or 2015 f06 by pressing & holding the VOL knob.

[50iXman]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

I was confused by "re pair", too.

Did you mean to type "repair" as in "fix something that is broken"?

Or did you mean to type "re-pair" as in reconnecting the remote to communicate with the car?

BTW...I've never been able to reboot the iDrive in my 2014 f15 X5 nor my 2013 f06 or 2015 f06 by pressing & holding the VOL knob.

It's re pair lol sorry

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by 50iXman

It's re pair lol sorry

Ah...okay.

The closest thing we have of "pairing" our remotes is when the EWS immobilizing feature has failed to communicate. When this occurs...you simply put the remote next to the icon on the steering column (which is where the ring aerial is located). The ring aerial powers up the transponder in the remote (through induction) which then sends the encrypted 128-bit code to the BDC & DME...if the encryption matches...then the car will start. Again, all of this is done through induction and the remote doesn't need the battery inside the key to start the car.

The battery inside the remote powers the RF (radio frequency) signal that lock/unlocks the vehicle...and allows comfort access to work.

[50iXman]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Ah...okay.

The closest thing we have of "pairing" our remotes is when the EWS immobilizing feature has failed to communicate. When this occurs...you simply put the remote next to the icon on the steering column (which is where the ring aerial is located). The ring aerial powers up o w wirkdthe transponder in the remote (through induction) which then sends the encrypted 128-bit code to the BDC & DME...if the encryption matches...then the car will start. Again, all of this is done through induction and the remote doesn't need the battery inside the key to start the car.

The battery inside the remote powers the RF (radio frequency) signal that lock/unlocks the vehicle...and allows comfort access to work.

Thanks! My real issue is the car has two remotes. One has stopped working thevother is fine

[RED_Y_]

Originally Posted by 50iXman

Thanks! My real issue is the car has two remotes. One has stopped working thevother is fine

Start with fresh battery for the one stopped working.

[50iXman]

Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Start with fresh battery for the one stopped working.

That I did do. The second remote works setting it next to column but it won't unlock lock doors etc

[Qsilver7]

This sounds like a battery issue (remote battery). This is also a common problem where replacing the battery doesn't work immediately and either a different brand of battery or manipulation of the battery in the remote (making sure the clip is holding it correctly etc)...finally gets the remote to work with a fresh battery.

You will find the same issue across multiple BMW forums where remote battery replacement is problematic.

You can also check the remotes operation by swapping the batteries in them.

[Fknid]

I can reboot mine this way.

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

I was confused by "re pair", too.

Did you mean to type "repair" as in "fix something that is broken"?

Or did you mean to type "re-pair" as in reconnecting the remote to communicate with the car?

BTW...I've never been able to reboot the iDrive in my 2014 f15 X5 nor my 2013 f06 or 2015 f06 by pressing & holding the VOL knob.

[50iXman]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

This sounds like a battery issue (remote battery). This is also a common problem where replacing the battery doesn't work immediately and either a different brand of battery or manipulation of the battery in the remote (making sure the clip is holding it correctly etc)...finally gets the remote to work with a fresh battery.

You will find the same issue across multiple BMW forums where remote battery replacement is problematic.

You can also check the remotes operation by swapping the batteries in them.

WILL DO!

[50iXman]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

This sounds like a battery issue (remote battery). This is also a common problem where replacing the battery doesn't work immediately and either a different brand of battery or manipulation of the battery in the remote (making sure the clip is holding it correctly etc)...finally gets the remote to work with a fresh battery.

You will find the same issue across multiple BMW forums where remote battery replacement is problematic.

You can also check the remotes operation by swapping the batteries in them.

Just went out to Aurora (My daughters name for my bimmer) nand tried the remotes. They have been both hanging out my key ring together and for whatever reason they both work now!!

I didnt do anything. wonder if a few cycles re-paired the remote...or knockiing it around some in my pocket, etc made the battery connect properly.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by 50iXman

... for whatever reason they both work now!!

We won't question the BMW Bavarian gods...we'll just be thankful the issue resolved itself.

[///d]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

BTW...I've never been able to reboot the iDrive in my 2014 f15 X5 nor my 2013 f06 or 2015 f06 by pressing & holding the VOL knob.

Originally Posted by Fknid

I can reboot mine this way.

I can not reboot mine with the vol knob either. Its got to be a version thing, because I have seen it work.