2009 New iDrive bootup

bsd107 · 11-29-2008, 02:30 AM

I've noticed that sometimes when I get into my car and start it up, iDrive comes up instantly as if it's already running.

Other times when I start the car I see the "BMW" screen (which looks cool, BTW), and then I have to wait for the iDrive (followed by the Nav system) to boot up.

I can't figure out any pattern to this.

What are the criteria which results in the iDrive/Nav booting up when starting the car?

NPinUK · 11-29-2008, 10:13 AM

Maybe it starts loading as soon as you open the door locks or door etc...

RyBMW · 11-29-2008, 10:20 AM

The previous gen iDrive starts loading once you unlock the doors. I think it's the same for the new gen.

Rotary Rasp · 11-29-2008, 03:08 PM

It starts loading as soon as you open/unlock the doors. Next time, get in the car and wait a few seconds before starting the engine or inserting the key. The nav will come on instantly.

bsd107 · 11-30-2008, 12:32 AM

Today I unlocked the car (2009 E90), and got the engine started within 5-10 seconds. Note that the car had been sitting locked for several days. The iDrive did not display the BMW logo screen, but instead went almost immediately to the "Starting Nav..." notice. I immediately pushed the "MENU" button and the main menu was displayed.

So, I have verified that even though the Navigation portion takes longer to boot up, the iDrive system itself seems to be responsive right away.

11-29-2008, 02:30 AM	#1
bsd107 Captain 50 Rep 627 Posts Drives: 2009 335i E90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US iTrader: (0)	2009 New iDrive bootup I've noticed that sometimes when I get into my car and start it up, iDrive comes up instantly as if it's already running. Other times when I start the car I see the "BMW" screen (which looks cool, BTW), and then I have to wait for the iDrive (followed by the Nav system) to boot up. I can't figure out any pattern to this. What are the criteria which results in the iDrive/Nav booting up when starting the car?
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11-29-2008, 10:13 AM	#2
NPinUK Private First Class 7 Rep 199 Posts Drives: E90 325i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Midlands iTrader: (0)	Maybe it starts loading as soon as you open the door locks or door etc... __________________ BMW 325i M Sport Auto - Black Sapphire - Beige - Burr Walnut - Pro Sat/Nav - Bluetooth - Xenon - Lmbr Support - Factory Tints -
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11-29-2008, 10:20 AM	#3
RyBMW Major 79 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW X5 [0.00] 2008 335i [0.00]	The previous gen iDrive starts loading once you unlock the doors. I think it's the same for the new gen. __________________ New: 12 X5 xDrive35i Premium Alpine White/Cinn Brown Old: 08 E92 335i\|Space Gray/Coral Red/Gray Poplar Old: 06 E90 330i\|Black Sapphire/Black /Burl
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11-29-2008, 03:08 PM	#4
Rotary Rasp Lieutenant Colonel 243 Rep 1,857 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal - Torrance iTrader: (6)	It starts loading as soon as you open/unlock the doors. Next time, get in the car and wait a few seconds before starting the engine or inserting the key. The nav will come on instantly.
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11-30-2008, 12:32 AM	#5
bsd107 Captain 50 Rep 627 Posts Drives: 2009 335i E90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Today I unlocked the car (2009 E90), and got the engine started within 5-10 seconds. Note that the car had been sitting locked for several days. The iDrive did not display the BMW logo screen, but instead went almost immediately to the "Starting Nav..." notice. I immediately pushed the "MENU" button and the main menu was displayed. So, I have verified that even though the Navigation portion takes longer to boot up, the iDrive system itself seems to be responsive right away.
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