IDrive allows the driver (and, in some models, front-seat passengers) to control the climate ( air conditioner and heater), audio system ( radio and CD player), navigation system, and the communication system. These are used for high-speed applications such as controlling the television, DVD, or driver assistance systems like adaptive cruise control, infrared night vision or head-up display.
IDrive introduced the first multiplexed MOST Bus/ Byteflight optical fiber data busses with very high bit rate in a production vehicle. The system unifies an array of functions under a single control architecture consisting of an LCD panel mounted in the dashboard and a control knob mounted on the center console. It was launched in 2001, first appearing in the E65 7 Series. IDrive is an in-car communications and entertainment system, used to control most secondary vehicle systems in late-model BMW cars. For other uses, see iDrive (disambiguation). For the online storage provider, see IDrive Inc. above to accommodate screen with tuner).This article is about the BMW vehicle control system. Rear housing: 936647 (again may be different re. IDrive screen part number: 9332142 (note that if your car comes with the TV tuner option you may require a different screen part number) Unscrew the two torx bolts that attach the rear housing to the dash. Unscrew two torx bolts below the iDrive screen and then gently pop it out of the housing before unplugging the electrical connector going into the back of it.Ĥ. Remove centre trim complete with vents (this along with the trim above pop off fairly easily) and unplug the three connectors. Remove black trim above steering column.Ģ. The job is plug and play and took me half an hour.ġ. If anyone else is interested in doing this, you need the screen and the the matching rear housing. It's also a more vibrant display (a bit like looking at the difference from the IPS screen on an iPhone versus the OLED screen on a Samsung phone). After upgrading to the newer iDrive controller, I found a good deal on a used LCI screen which is much cleaner looking and modern than the older unit.
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