Trouble with the Clock

ase93 · 02-13-2011, 12:55 PM

Anyone have a problem with the digital clock on the dash and the Idrive? For the past three weeks it gets 5 min begin a day and is getting pretty annoying to keep changing it. Any ideas?

TxFeatFan · 02-13-2011, 01:22 PM

There is a similar thread on this. The thought is that there is a clock battery that the dealer can replace. Definitely fixable.

ase93 · 02-13-2011, 02:39 PM

Thanks will check that out.

JCtx · 02-13-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TxFeatFan

The thought is that there is a clock battery that the dealer can replace.

Really? I don't have any issues (in 2 years), but this sounds idiotic to me. Will be following this thread for the culprit.

Oh, but even more idiotic is the stupid clock not adjusting itself to different time zones or Daylight Savings Time when you have nav, so having a separate battery for the clock somehow wouldn't surprise me much

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BMRLVR · 02-13-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

Really? I don't have any issues (in 2 years), but this sounds idiotic to me. Will be following this thread for the culprit.

Oh, but even more idiotic is the stupid clock not adjusting itself to different time zones or Daylight Savings Time when you have nav, so having a separate battery for the clock somehow wouldn't surprise me much .

I have to agree..... I was extremely surprised the clock didn't update with DST and the time zones.

per · 02-14-2011, 04:28 PM

I had the same problem a couple of weeks ago, the dealer changed the main battery which solved the problem.

calintexas · 02-14-2011, 04:36 PM

It may be a problem with your battery charge level. Battery charge isn't maintained if you drive the car infrequently or just do short daily drives. Apparently, as the battery charge deteriorates, the car's computer selectively shuts down non essential systems to keep the car starting and running as long as possible.

OC3 · 02-14-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BMRLVR

I have to agree..... I was extremely surprised the clock didn't update with DST and the time zones.

Yeah, you'd think it would adjust via GPS/satellite (which is BIG on time/NTP protocol).

SS32 · 02-14-2011, 04:43 PM

I posted about the same problem awhile back and still haven't gotten it fixed. I was getting a message when I started the car about the battery draining, but I've turned off my laser jammer unless I'm on a long drive and that seems to have kept it from throwing a code, but the clock still gets screwed up.

edit:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=464061

02-13-2011, 12:55 PM	#1
ase93 ASE93 18 Rep 80 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0)	Trouble with the Clock Anyone have a problem with the digital clock on the dash and the Idrive? For the past three weeks it gets 5 min begin a day and is getting pretty annoying to keep changing it. Any ideas? __________________ E93/ 6MT/ Fabspeed Catback/ Fabspeed X-Pipe/ Dinan Intake/ Active Autowerke Tune/ Hamann Rear Diffuser/ Chrome black Kidneys/ K40 with laser Jammer/ 15% tint
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TxFeatFan Captain 482 Rep 929 Posts Drives: 2024 M4 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Alamos, NM iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 G83 M4 [10.00] 2017 F80 M3 [10.00]	There is a similar thread on this. The thought is that there is a clock battery that the dealer can replace. Definitely fixable. __________________ ————————————————————————————————————— 2024 Tanzanite Blue II M4 Convertible
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ase93 ASE93 18 Rep 80 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0)	Thanks will check that out. __________________ E93/ 6MT/ Fabspeed Catback/ Fabspeed X-Pipe/ Dinan Intake/ Active Autowerke Tune/ Hamann Rear Diffuser/ Chrome black Kidneys/ K40 with laser Jammer/ 15% tint
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per Lieutenant 47 Rep 507 Posts Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Gothenburg iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem a couple of weeks ago, the dealer changed the main battery which solved the problem. __________________ M3 E92 ESS VT-625
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calintexas Lieutenant Colonel 151 Rep 1,599 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Texas iTrader: (1)	May Be A Battery Condition Issue It may be a problem with your battery charge level. Battery charge isn't maintained if you drive the car infrequently or just do short daily drives. Apparently, as the battery charge deteriorates, the car's computer selectively shuts down non essential systems to keep the car starting and running as long as possible. __________________
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SS32 Major 156 Rep 1,429 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	I posted about the same problem awhile back and still haven't gotten it fixed. I was getting a message when I started the car about the battery draining, but I've turned off my laser jammer unless I'm on a long drive and that seems to have kept it from throwing a code, but the clock still gets screwed up. edit: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=464061 __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns
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