Nav and iDrive knob

bud001 · 08-09-2006, 01:23 AM

Just had the car for a week, i got a question about Nav.

When i search for POI or enter an state, etc, i keep hitting the "wall" and have to force the knob to continue scrolling, even if i KNOW ther are further options, for example, when i imput state, it only display down to Alaska or something, but the knob wont smoothly go down to other states. I have to literally turn the knobhard and force the scroll to go through. (the down arrow is there to indicate ther are more options). Also, i am unable to backtrack my scroll to the previous screen, so if i scroll past what i am looking for i have to start all over again. Is it a general problem or should i get my SA on the phone? If not, is there a problem with my car? I just got it last week and i am worried i am going to spend next week in a dealership.

London320d · 08-09-2006, 01:40 AM

The iDrive controller knob incorporates a kind of force feedback, which is the extra resistance you are feeling when scrolling. Whilst scrolling the force is modulated and becomes solid when you hit the end of the list.

I don't know about the unable to scroll back to the previous screen issue. Maybe someone else with the US nav disc can confirm, but you should just be able to scroll backup whrough any of the lists in the nav system. The only exception that I can think of may be the list of possible matches when entering destinations from voice commands.

I don't that theres anything wrong with the car.

BK · 08-09-2006, 08:40 AM

Yes, that's annoying, but normal for scrolling down. And you should be able to scroll back up.

puck724 · 08-09-2006, 08:43 AM

i get the resistance too. its normal like other posters have said. the harder you turn the faster it scrolls.

steve40704 · 08-09-2006, 08:53 PM

I dislike the feedback as well unless it is a solid end of scroll. Usually the steering wheel scroll buttons perform the same function so I use them in that situation.

bud001 · 08-09-2006, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by steve40704

I dislike the feedback as well unless it is a solid end of scroll. Usually the steering wheel scroll buttons perform the same function so I use them in that situation.

ahhh... i didnt know that, cool.

08-09-2006, 01:23 AM	#1
bud001 That Guy 5 Rep 166 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Earth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i (E90) [0.00]	Nav and iDrive knob Just had the car for a week, i got a question about Nav. When i search for POI or enter an state, etc, i keep hitting the "wall" and have to force the knob to continue scrolling, even if i KNOW ther are further options, for example, when i imput state, it only display down to Alaska or something, but the knob wont smoothly go down to other states. I have to literally turn the knobhard and force the scroll to go through. (the down arrow is there to indicate ther are more options). Also, i am unable to backtrack my scroll to the previous screen, so if i scroll past what i am looking for i have to start all over again. Is it a general problem or should i get my SA on the phone? If not, is there a problem with my car? I just got it last week and i am worried i am going to spend next week in a dealership.
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London320d Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 275 Posts Drives: '06 E90 320dSE Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London, England iTrader: (0)	The iDrive controller knob incorporates a kind of force feedback, which is the extra resistance you are feeling when scrolling. Whilst scrolling the force is modulated and becomes solid when you hit the end of the list. I don't know about the unable to scroll back to the previous screen issue. Maybe someone else with the US nav disc can confirm, but you should just be able to scroll backup whrough any of the lists in the nav system. The only exception that I can think of may be the list of possible matches when entering destinations from voice commands. I don't that theres anything wrong with the car. Last edited by London320d; 08-09-2006 at 02:29 PM..
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BK Smiling politely 179 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Yes, that's annoying, but normal for scrolling down. And you should be able to scroll back up. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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puck724 COLTS 4 LIFE!!! 102 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	i get the resistance too. its normal like other posters have said. the harder you turn the faster it scrolls. __________________ 2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive
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steve40704 - 3 Rep 56 Posts Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	I dislike the feedback as well unless it is a solid end of scroll. Usually the steering wheel scroll buttons perform the same function so I use them in that situation. __________________ e90m3\|dct\|jerez\|silver\|cf\|loaded
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