iDrive(R) - Buttons On Controller Not Working
SI B61 09 11General Electrical Systems
June 2011
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Buttons on the iDrive Controller Not Working
MODEL
E82, E88 (1 Series)
E89 (Z4)
E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series)
E70 (X5)
E71 (X6)
All equipped with the iDrive controller
Vehicles produced from August 31, 2004
SITUATION
The buttons on the iDrive controller are not working.
CAUSE
The button(s) on the iDrive controller mechanically stick.
PROCEDURE
Do not replace parts for the situation described in this Service Information bulletin.
1. Remove the controller from the center console (electrical connection still connected), and retest the operation of all the buttons.
2. If the buttons work properly when the controller is removed, reinstall the controller in the center console. Ensure that the controller is fitted properly into the center console, without any tension. Retest the button operation. If the buttons still do not work properly, proceed to procedure steps 3 and 4.
3. Perform diagnosis using ISTA (Integrated Service Technical Application). Complete any test plans related to iDrive controller faults, if stored.
4. If no faults are stored, perform and follow the recommendations in the "CON: Control button and additional buttons" test plan. The test plan can be found under the following path: "Function structure/Body/Operation/Controller/Control knob and additional buttons".
WARRANTY INFORMATION