Head Unit Issues. Lost basic features as well as no bmw logo on startup. Help!

Shiplap · 02-03-2024, 10:51 AM

Hello, I have a 2015 BMW 328i, I recently had an issue where my head unit was turning on and off and would not connect to Bluetooth, after research it seemed common and I left it alone for a good bit to see what would happen, woke up yesterday morning and now I only have multimedia (lost Bluetooth entirely and can only use aux and sound,) lost all of my basic widgets and sensors, I cant check my oil level, service lights or access any software update and my BMW logo doesn't show up on startup of the head unit or a restart. I unplugged the battery overnight to see if it was possibly a glitch and it hasn't fixed itself.

My volume controls on the dash and steering also have lost all functionality.

Is this a issue with the code or has my entire IDrive system failed?

Is this something i can code in? As it was working just fine before (excluding the flickering)
On the bright side the flickering and restarting went away

Its a very weird issue, I checked my fuses and havent torn apart the dash to see the connections.

Thanks for reading!

A youtube link to the current state of the unit.

Billfitz · 02-03-2024, 12:00 PM

It's probably a bad hard drive. The usual fix is a new, or used, HU.

Shiplap · 02-03-2024, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

It's probably a bad hard drive. The usual fix is a new, or used, HU.

Now, forgive me for my lack of knowledge as i am not used to these newer BMW’s. Would the head unit be the screen or the unit behind the dash? FYI, I do also have the camcom unit in the rear.

Billfitz · 02-03-2024, 01:20 PM

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=65_2997

Shiplap · 02-03-2024, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=65_2997

thank you! i’ll be using this site more! seems very nice to see previous and current references.
thanks a a million!

Billfitz · 02-03-2024, 01:33 PM

It would be nice if there was a drop in HDD but I've not been able to find one yet.

NealfromNZ · 02-03-2024, 01:57 PM

There a a few posts on on hard drive replacement and a few vendors that can do this.

It does mean taking the unit out from behind the console and opening its case up. It’s a reasonably techie process to do so.

Have a read of this

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1935383

Or this vendor

https://bimmer-remote.com/products/b...initialization

02-03-2024, 10:51 AM	#1
Shiplap Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 328I Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Head Unit Issues. Lost basic features as well as no bmw logo on startup. Help! Hello, I have a 2015 BMW 328i, I recently had an issue where my head unit was turning on and off and would not connect to Bluetooth, after research it seemed common and I left it alone for a good bit to see what would happen, woke up yesterday morning and now I only have multimedia (lost Bluetooth entirely and can only use aux and sound,) lost all of my basic widgets and sensors, I cant check my oil level, service lights or access any software update and my BMW logo doesn't show up on startup of the head unit or a restart. I unplugged the battery overnight to see if it was possibly a glitch and it hasn't fixed itself. My volume controls on the dash and steering also have lost all functionality. Is this a issue with the code or has my entire IDrive system failed? Is this something i can code in? As it was working just fine before (excluding the flickering) On the bright side the flickering and restarting went away Its a very weird issue, I checked my fuses and havent torn apart the dash to see the connections. Thanks for reading! A youtube link to the current state of the unit.
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8245 Rep 16,083 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	It's probably a bad hard drive. The usual fix is a new, or used, HU.
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8245 Rep 16,083 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	It would be nice if there was a drop in HDD but I've not been able to find one yet.
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NealfromNZ Lieutenant 522 Rep 486 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	There a a few posts on on hard drive replacement and a few vendors that can do this. It does mean taking the unit out from behind the console and opening its case up. It’s a reasonably techie process to do so. Have a read of this https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1935383 Or this vendor https://bimmer-remote.com/products/b...initialization
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