Red screen on Nav upon startup

Rat3d ///M · 01-17-2015, 03:11 PM

I have searched, and found that this is an apparent common issue on the newer iDrive system, but have heard anything as a cause from CIC module, to video cable to the actual screen.

Today I started the car, and to my surprise when my Nav screen turned on, it was red. Nothing worked as far as the controls near the ebrake handle, though music was still playing via the iPod I had connected. After about 15 seconds the screen went black. I turned the car off, same thing. I did a quick search and read that some people have turned the car off for about 15 minutes to allow the CIC module to reset, then started the car, and it was fine. So I did this, and alas, the iDrive screen has worked fine ever since.

What is the likely cause of this? I'm not looking for people to guess here. If you are knowledgable of this issue (are a BMW Tech, have had this problem before, and fixed it, etc), please chime in.

I'm not too pleased. It's just another issue I can add to my list along with the fuel tank breather valve, and the A Pillar rattle I for some reason haven't taken the time to hunt down and fix.

BPMSport · 01-17-2015, 03:39 PM

This means the CIC is dead (malfunctioning or not receiving power), or the video cable came loose from either the CIC or CID (display) side. It does indicate that the screen is working properly, however.

Rat3d ///M · 01-18-2015, 04:32 AM

Sounds like a new cable is a lot cheaper than a CIC module. Any idea what each repair would cost? Hopefully it was just a one time thing and doesnt become a recurring issue. Im assuming a CIC module needs to be coded to the car? Are they hard to find used?

thkfast · 05-24-2017, 12:56 AM

Reviving this 2.5 year old thread as this happened to me today. I started the car the CIC screen turned completely RED/ORANGE, then after 15 seconds went BLANK. Everything worked, there was just nothing on the screen. I was stressing out, but let the car sit over lunch and it came right back on when I restarted it. Whew....

After a proper SEARCH, I discovered it's probably a loose connection in the cable between the CIC and the CID. Another fix was to hold down the VOLUME button for 15-30 seconds. Cheers.

SJ1959 · 06-21-2019, 02:13 PM

Hi, bring this topic back up. Several months ago, the dealer addressed the Blower Motor Wiring recall. Then a few months ago, I encountered the control display cycling between the BMW splash screen and a red screen. Not knowing were the Blower Motor Wiring is routed, is it possible that the cable between the CIC and CID was interfered with during the recall.

mapster37 · 06-21-2019, 04:55 PM

blower recall is no where near the CIC connection. its just a poor coincidence that this happened after the recall....blower recall is repaired in passenger footwell area.
CIC connections are behind the dashboard.....

01-17-2015, 03:11 PM	#1
Rat3d ///M 997.1TT 1003 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Germany iTrader: (1)	Red screen on Nav upon startup I have searched, and found that this is an apparent common issue on the newer iDrive system, but have heard anything as a cause from CIC module, to video cable to the actual screen. Today I started the car, and to my surprise when my Nav screen turned on, it was red. Nothing worked as far as the controls near the ebrake handle, though music was still playing via the iPod I had connected. After about 15 seconds the screen went black. I turned the car off, same thing. I did a quick search and read that some people have turned the car off for about 15 minutes to allow the CIC module to reset, then started the car, and it was fine. So I did this, and alas, the iDrive screen has worked fine ever since. What is the likely cause of this? I'm not looking for people to guess here. If you are knowledgable of this issue (are a BMW Tech, have had this problem before, and fixed it, etc), please chime in. I'm not too pleased. It's just another issue I can add to my list along with the fuel tank breather valve, and the A Pillar rattle I for some reason haven't taken the time to hunt down and fix.
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Rat3d ///M 997.1TT 1003 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Germany iTrader: (1)	Sounds like a new cable is a lot cheaper than a CIC module. Any idea what each repair would cost? Hopefully it was just a one time thing and doesnt become a recurring issue. Im assuming a CIC module needs to be coded to the car? Are they hard to find used?
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05-24-2017, 12:56 AM	#4
thkfast Major 261 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 M4 Sakhir Orange DCT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA iTrader: (1)	Reviving this 2.5 year old thread as this happened to me today. I started the car the CIC screen turned completely RED/ORANGE, then after 15 seconds went BLANK. Everything worked, there was just nothing on the screen. I was stressing out, but let the car sit over lunch and it came right back on when I restarted it. Whew.... After a proper SEARCH, I discovered it's probably a loose connection in the cable between the CIC and the CID. Another fix was to hold down the VOLUME button for 15-30 seconds. Cheers. __________________ "The likelihood of one individual being right increases in direct proportion to the intensity with which others attempt to prove him wrong." 2015 F82 M4 - Sakhir Orange Metallic 2013 E92 M3 / 2013 E92 335is / 2010 E90 335i / 2007 E90 335i Last edited by thkfast; 05-24-2017 at 02:01 AM..
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SJ1959 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	Hi, bring this topic back up. Several months ago, the dealer addressed the Blower Motor Wiring recall. Then a few months ago, I encountered the control display cycling between the BMW splash screen and a red screen. Not knowing were the Blower Motor Wiring is routed, is it possible that the cable between the CIC and CID was interfered with during the recall.
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mapster37 Captain 362 Rep 924 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Davie iTrader: (2)	blower recall is no where near the CIC connection. its just a poor coincidence that this happened after the recall....blower recall is repaired in passenger footwell area. CIC connections are behind the dashboard.....
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