iDrive controll/buttons not working after battery & alternator replacement

longhorn10 · 10-09-2023, 03:09 PM

Hi,

I have a 2011 BMW E92 M3. My local BMW dealer replaced the battery and alternator in my car. After getting home I noticed that the iDrive controller (iDrive wheel and buttons) are no longer working. The radio still works, but only by pressing the buttons on the dash.

What could this be? Is it as simple as a fuse? Is it a module? I have to wait a week before my service advisor could get me into the dealership to investigate. I am preparing myself for the dealer to not want to take any responsibility.

I'm worried that they'll try to stick me with a huge bill to replace something that was likely the fault of a service tech rushing to replace the batter and causing a broader electrical issue.

Any suggestions or guidance?!

askjeeves · 10-09-2023, 07:39 PM

Unfortunately the controllers just die sometimes when replacing/reconnecting the battery. You can test to make sure you’ve got power going to the controller just in case. Almost definitely a dead controller though. Check eBay for a replacement.

longhorn10 · 01-02-2024, 03:03 PM

I bought a used idrive controller on ebay. Exact same part number and it's not working. I've checked a bunch of fuses and they all seem to be working. Everything else in my center console has power (power,EDC,DSC buttons) the AC lighter, the shift knob, etc.

Any suggestions on what next steps I can take?

DrFerry · 02-27-2024, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by longhorn10

I bought a used idrive controller on ebay. Exact same part number and it's not working. I've checked a bunch of fuses and they all seem to be working. Everything else in my center console has power (power, EDC, DSC buttons) the AC lighter, the shift knob, etc. Any suggestions on what next steps I can take?

It sounds like a fuse or more than one fuse may have blown. Any updates or resolution on this?

Zhirm3e92 · 04-14-2024, 06:03 PM

just grab a fuse tester turn on vehicle to power only and check all fuses that are connected to drive screen and functions of radio and everything check one by one happemed to me before i forgot which fuse it was

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longhorn10 New Member 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6spd Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	iDrive controll/buttons not working after battery & alternator replacement Hi, I have a 2011 BMW E92 M3. My local BMW dealer replaced the battery and alternator in my car. After getting home I noticed that the iDrive controller (iDrive wheel and buttons) are no longer working. The radio still works, but only by pressing the buttons on the dash. What could this be? Is it as simple as a fuse? Is it a module? I have to wait a week before my service advisor could get me into the dealership to investigate. I am preparing myself for the dealer to not want to take any responsibility. I'm worried that they'll try to stick me with a huge bill to replace something that was likely the fault of a service tech rushing to replace the batter and causing a broader electrical issue. Any suggestions or guidance?!
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askjeeves Captain 147 Rep 958 Posts Drives: e92 m3/spece30 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	Unfortunately the controllers just die sometimes when replacing/reconnecting the battery. You can test to make sure you’ve got power going to the controller just in case. Almost definitely a dead controller though. Check eBay for a replacement. __________________ 2011 e92 ///m3 zcp - jzb/fr ED 6/29/10
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longhorn10 New Member 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6spd Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	I bought a used idrive controller on ebay. Exact same part number and it's not working. I've checked a bunch of fuses and they all seem to be working. Everything else in my center console has power (power,EDC,DSC buttons) the AC lighter, the shift knob, etc. Any suggestions on what next steps I can take?
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Zhirm3e92 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 295 Posts Drives: M3 e92 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Los angeles iTrader: (0)	just grab a fuse tester turn on vehicle to power only and check all fuses that are connected to drive screen and functions of radio and everything check one by one happemed to me before i forgot which fuse it was
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