Why is my 2005 iDrive screen blank and no radio?
Surely more units have failed, as mine just did on 2005 545I with 140K. It started to go off, come back on for about three weeks, then finally gave it up and it has been blank and nothing related is working now for past two weeks.
Why is my car radio flashing a code?
If you’ve recently had to deal with a dead or disconnected car battery, your radio may be in anti-theft mode. Your radio may be flashing “code” or another message, or it may remain blank. The good news is that it’s a super easy fix.
Why does MY BMW navigation system not work?
BMW Navigation system may fail due to a defective Car Communication Computer, known as CCC. If BMW CCC fails BMW navigation and iDrive will not work. In some cases, the navigation system may work intermittently. The cost to repair or replace the CCC navigation unit at BMW dealerships varies between $1000 and $1600.
How to fix a Mercedes Benz navigation system?
Doing a soft reset for these systems will force the head unit to rest. This normally restores the systems to working order. Chances are the symptoms may return. If this happens repeatedly, a professional Mercedes Benz repair technician or mechanic can help check any updates for your COMAND / navigation unit. Find the fuse box under the dashboard.
BMW Navigation system may fail due to a defective Car Communication Computer, known as CCC. If BMW CCC fails BMW navigation and iDrive will not work. In some cases, the navigation system may work intermittently. The cost to repair or replace the CCC navigation unit at BMW dealerships varies between $1000 and $1600.
Doing a soft reset for these systems will force the head unit to rest. This normally restores the systems to working order. Chances are the symptoms may return. If this happens repeatedly, a professional Mercedes Benz repair technician or mechanic can help check any updates for your COMAND / navigation unit. Find the fuse box under the dashboard.
What to do if your Mercedes Benz Radio is not working?
For you to do that, you will need to remove the fuses for the CD Changer, COMAND/ NAV / DVD Player / Radio, Audio Gateway AGW, and the Voice Unit if it is equipped with one, for at least 10 minutes. Doing a soft reset for these systems will force the head unit to rest. This normally restores the systems to working order.
How to soft reset COMAND / nav radio system?
How to perform a soft reset of the COMAND / NAV Radio System. Find the fuse box under the dashboard. Pry the side cover, look for fuse 26 and 28 and remove both fuses. The second fuse box may be on the left side of the trunk. Locate and remove fuse 6. Take out the key from the ignition and don’t turn on the car for at least 15 minutes.