Idrive keeps restarting

MOBF10 · 04-21-2020, 12:26 PM

Hey everyone. So a couple weeks ago I noticed when I would get in my car and turn it on the idrive would turn off and restart enough time until the whole system actually would reset, meaning all my preset information would be wiped. I narrowed it down to the bluetooth on the car. It restarts while trying to connect to my phone. I'm thinking my bluetooth module is going out? Any one have a similar issue and can confirm my suspicion?

MOBF10 · 04-23-2020, 09:42 AM

Nobody has had a similar issue?

bmw.p · 05-05-2020, 07:53 AM

Yes this happened to me. It's the Bluetooth. It doesn't happen every time just once in a while. BMW told me it happens because of the new iPhone updates. That was 2 years ago, I don't really use the Bluetooth I used a flash drive for music and videos now. Upgrading the Bluetooth might solve your problem.

MOBF10 · 05-05-2020, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by p.m35i

Yes this happened to me. It's the Bluetooth. It doesn't happen every time just once in a while. BMW told me it happens because of the new iPhone updates. That was 2 years ago, I don't really use the Bluetooth I used a flash drive for music and videos now. Upgrading the Bluetooth might solve your problem.

Thanks for confirmation. How do I upgrade the bluetooth though? Do I need to replace the module or something?

bmw.p · 05-05-2020, 10:34 AM

Most likely the whole module, but I'm not sure exactly.

MOBF10 · 07-14-2020, 11:11 PM

So my the bluetooth has completely stopped working in my car now. Anyone know how to fix this? Is the bluetooth located in the screen? Maybe if I just replace the screen I'll be okay?

OnlyGerman · 07-15-2020, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MOBF10

So my the bluetooth has completely stopped working in my car now. Anyone know how to fix this? Is the bluetooth located in the screen? Maybe if I just replace the screen I'll be okay?

Replace the Bluetooth module. What year? No Bluetooth is not in the screen.

MOBF10 · 07-15-2020, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OnlyGerman

Replace the Bluetooth module. What year? No Bluetooth is not in the screen.

2015.

OnlyGerman · 07-15-2020, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MOBF10

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Originally Posted by OnlyGerman

Replace the Bluetooth module. What year? No Bluetooth is not in the screen.

2015.

Scan the car for faults....

MOBF10 · 07-15-2020, 05:53 PM

I can't seem to find a part number for the BT module

BurrNinja · 07-15-2020, 11:37 PM

Bluetooth module usually is the tcu/combox I believe. Looks from other photos its in truck on the left side by the wheel well.

canadianpilot · 10-12-2020, 03:15 PM

Did you get this issue resolved? I've started running into a similar issue in my 2015. Bluetooth disconnects and sometimes randomly reconnects. Then the USB connection to my iPhone becomes temperamental.

Suppose I'll take it in, hopefully covered under extended warranty.

MOBF10 · 10-16-2020, 06:03 PM

I haven't but I'm sure it's my Bluetooth. Let me know what they tell you.

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MOBF10 Captain 171 Rep 616 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: May 2018 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Idrive keeps restarting - Bluetooth? Hey everyone. So a couple weeks ago I noticed when I would get in my car and turn it on the idrive would turn off and restart enough time until the whole system actually would reset, meaning all my preset information would be wiped. I narrowed it down to the bluetooth on the car. It restarts while trying to connect to my phone. I'm thinking my bluetooth module is going out? Any one have a similar issue and can confirm my suspicion?
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MOBF10 Captain 171 Rep 616 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: May 2018 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	So my the bluetooth has completely stopped working in my car now. Anyone know how to fix this? Is the bluetooth located in the screen? Maybe if I just replace the screen I'll be okay?
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