ELV is Blocked

TECENG · 01-28-2006, 12:10 PM

Hi all,

Something strange happeded this morning, was wondering if this has happened to any of you. I have comfort access. I pulled into a parking lot and got out of the car, touched the handle to lock, went to do some stuff. When I came back, I grabbed the handle to unlock and got in the car. I tried to start the engine but it wouldn't start. The display on the dash had a picture of a steering wheel with a lock. The iDrive screen said "ELV is blocked, turn steering wheel". So, I sat in the parking lot like an idiot turning the steering wheel without the engine running (vroom, vroom!). No success, I could not clear the message and could not start the car.

I got out and locked the car, unlocked it and got in. The car seemed to have reset as it started right up. Strange. What is the ELV?

thrill30 · 01-28-2006, 12:36 PM

It seems like this problem is becoming common. I experienced a problem seems similar to yours. I tried what you tried, but I was not successful.

I only resolved it by sticking the keyfob into the slot... then the car started. The advice I received is that this problem is resolved by the latest software update. My car is currently in for the CIP 20 update.

See the thread I started here:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6121

You can also check the following thread started by E90Fleet:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10397

poldim · 01-28-2006, 01:38 PM

Others have also written about this problem in Germany and in the states. I wonder what this is caused by...?

E90Fleet · 01-28-2006, 03:23 PM

Its the electronic steering lock not disconecting for some reason in some cars.

The latest sofware is supposed to fix this issue

ksfrogman · 01-28-2006, 03:45 PM

FYI (For Your Information):

ELV = Electronic Steering Lock (Elektronische Lenkradverriegelung)

I added this to the list of abbreviations...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...556#post145556

TECENG · 01-28-2006, 03:48 PM

Ah, thanks for the clarifications!

poldim · 01-28-2006, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Its the electronic steering lock not disconecting for some reason in some cars.

The latest sofware is supposed to fix this issue

So this is a software problem? Not hardware?

Broken1 · 01-29-2006, 08:33 AM

I had the same problem in my car:

The quick solution is to stick the key into the slot and take it out while shimmying the steering wheel (in the same fashion you would in an older car when it was locked - short tugs in opposite direction)

It's happened to me once in the 7 months I've been driving the car AND it apparently can be fixed by a software update (as mentioned in this thread)

jflecha · 01-29-2006, 10:31 AM

I dont have CA but maybe the FOB's battery needed charging.
Is there some sort of warning if it does?

E90Fleet · 01-29-2006, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jflecha

I dont have CA but maybe the FOB's battery needed charging.
Is there some sort of warning if it does?

a CA equiped car will warn when the battery is down

But they dont get recharged but replaced in CA car FOB's

The battery is supposed to last a couple years

jflecha · 01-29-2006, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

a CA equiped car will warn when the battery is down

But they dont get recharged but replaced in CA car FOB's

The battery is supposed to last a couple years

Thanks, I promise to stay out of any future CA discussions.

01-28-2006, 12:10 PM	#1
TECENG Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Terra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	ELV is Blocked Hi all, Something strange happeded this morning, was wondering if this has happened to any of you. I have comfort access. I pulled into a parking lot and got out of the car, touched the handle to lock, went to do some stuff. When I came back, I grabbed the handle to unlock and got in the car. I tried to start the engine but it wouldn't start. The display on the dash had a picture of a steering wheel with a lock. The iDrive screen said "ELV is blocked, turn steering wheel". So, I sat in the parking lot like an idiot turning the steering wheel without the engine running (vroom, vroom!). No success, I could not clear the message and could not start the car. I got out and locked the car, unlocked it and got in. The car seemed to have reset as it started right up. Strange. What is the ELV? __________________ Now I don't mind the commute 330i Sparkling Graphite \| Terra \| Walnut \| Steptronic \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Cold Weather Pkg
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thrill30 Lieutenant 16 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pretoria, South Africa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 (MY 2006) 330i [0.00]	It seems like this problem is becoming common. I experienced a problem seems similar to yours. I tried what you tried, but I was not successful. I only resolved it by sticking the keyfob into the slot... then the car started. The advice I received is that this problem is resolved by the latest software update. My car is currently in for the CIP 20 update. See the thread I started here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6121 You can also check the following thread started by E90Fleet: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10397 __________________ E90 330i 6MT\|Space Grey\|Red Brown\|Alumin\|Sunroof\|Voice Control\|Logic 7\|Xenon\|Prof-Navigation\|Storage Pack\|Luggage Pack\|Extended Lights\|Anti-dazzle Folding Mirrors\|Climate Comf. w/screen\|M-Sport Pack\|Exclusive Pack\|Innovations Pack\|Alumin Pedals\|CF Splitters\|Delivered:19 March 2010
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poldim Vroom Vrrooooom 300 Rep 3,146 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i Sedan [0.00] 2003 GSX-R 600 [0.00]	Others have also written about this problem in Germany and in the states. I wonder what this is caused by...? __________________ -Dmitriy 06' BMW 330i & 03' Suzuki GSX-R600 SG \| Beige Dakota \| Poplar \|\| iDrive w/MP3 \| PP \| SP \| CWP \| PDC \| Comfort \| Shades \|\| 40% Tint \| Black Line Tail Lights \| Hardwired V1
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1311 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Its the electronic steering lock not disconecting for some reason in some cars. The latest sofware is supposed to fix this issue __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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ksfrogman Major General 570 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	FYI (For Your Information): ELV = Electronic Steering Lock (Elektronische Lenkradverriegelung) I added this to the list of abbreviations... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...556#post145556 __________________
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TECENG Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Terra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	Ah, thanks for the clarifications! __________________ Now I don't mind the commute 330i Sparkling Graphite \| Terra \| Walnut \| Steptronic \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Cold Weather Pkg
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01-29-2006, 08:33 AM	#8
Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem in my car: The quick solution is to stick the key into the slot and take it out while shimmying the steering wheel (in the same fashion you would in an older car when it was locked - short tugs in opposite direction) It's happened to me once in the 7 months I've been driving the car AND it apparently can be fixed by a software update (as mentioned in this thread)
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01-29-2006, 10:31 AM	#9
jflecha Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 205 Posts Drives: E90 06 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Garden State iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330I [0.00]	I dont have CA but maybe the FOB's battery needed charging. Is there some sort of warning if it does? __________________ Tit-Silver 330i/STEP/SP/PP/CWP
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