Sirius Preset Problem...

spera23 · 05-17-2011, 07:39 PM

Tried searching but none of them recommended solutions worked for my radio.

Having problems storing my Sirius Satellite Presets after Sirius reset and changed their channel lineup. It will not allow me to store any presents at all.

Tried a soft reboot of the iDrive as well as disconnecting the MOST sat adapter.

Anyone else have any luck solving this issue??

timmahh · 05-17-2011, 07:47 PM

Did you try erasing your programmable memory keys in the idrive settings?

spera23 · 05-17-2011, 07:51 PM

nope.

How can I do that. Did not even know it was possible through the iDrive.

muttly · 05-17-2011, 08:53 PM

Check out this thread in the audio forum...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=525907

A lot of us had this issue when Sirius "upgraded" their system a couple weeks ago. The solution that works for many of us is to unplug the optical cable from the sat reciever in the trunk, wait about 10 seconds, and plug it in again.

From other posters, it apperars BMW does not have an "official" fix yet. Sirius tech support, of course, is useless....

pruettfan · 05-17-2011, 08:55 PM

I have this exact problem. The dealer installed a new seat mat the other day so I thought maybe it was due to the reprogramming. I will try to unplug and see if it works.

spera23 · 05-17-2011, 09:10 PM

tried it with no luck. Was hoping anyone else would have any suggestions....

timmahh · 05-17-2011, 09:29 PM

Did you erase the buttons yet? Go to idrive menu, then vehicle/tires, I believe the option is in the top menu bar to delete programmable keys or something

spera23 · 05-18-2011, 09:43 AM

No i didnt, But I am going to try it out now.

What else does it erase when I erase these?

timmahh · 05-18-2011, 09:55 AM

It should only be the programmable number keys below the cd slot..

spera23 · 05-18-2011, 10:00 AM

I dont have the programmable buttons below my cd slot...

spera23 · 05-18-2011, 10:26 AM

And I cannot find any place through the iDrive menu to reset....

pruettfan · 05-18-2011, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spera23

And I cannot find any place through the iDrive menu to reset....

Hold the volume/mute button and the eject button at the same time for about 30 seconds and it will reboot. It has not fixed mine though.

spera23 · 05-19-2011, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pruettfan

Hold the volume/mute button and the eject button at the same time for about 30 seconds and it will reboot. It has not fixed mine though.

I was referring to how to reset the programmable keys not the iDrive. But ya, that didn't work for me either.

pruettfan · 05-20-2011, 08:18 PM

Took my car to the dealer today. They said they have had a lot of cars coming in for this problem. They reprogrammed the computer and now it works fine. Took 2 hours, they did not charge me even though I am no longer under warranty.

jign4bass · 06-16-2011, 01:12 PM

Here's what worked on my 2007 335i:

1. Park car outside
2. Lock and then unlock car with remote
3. Put key in CAS and start car
4. Pull power supply from Sirius receiver (left side trunk under cover for my car) and plug it back in. You can also pull the fuse, if you can find it
5. Presets should then be back. Go and reset them all
6. Turn off the ignition
7. Lock and then unlock the car with the remote
8. All should be good

05-17-2011, 07:39 PM	#1
spera23 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	Sirius Preset Problem... Tried searching but none of them recommended solutions worked for my radio. Having problems storing my Sirius Satellite Presets after Sirius reset and changed their channel lineup. It will not allow me to store any presents at all. Tried a soft reboot of the iDrive as well as disconnecting the MOST sat adapter. Anyone else have any luck solving this issue??
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timmahh ghey 483 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: Viertürigen Fahrzeugs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	Did you try erasing your programmable memory keys in the idrive settings? __________________ 21 G05 > 20 G05 > 17 G30 > 14 F30 > 08 E90
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spera23 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	nope. How can I do that. Did not even know it was possible through the iDrive.
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muttly New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 08 E90 328i 6MT Nav Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Raleigh NC iTrader: (0)	Check out this thread in the audio forum... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=525907 A lot of us had this issue when Sirius "upgraded" their system a couple weeks ago. The solution that works for many of us is to unplug the optical cable from the sat reciever in the trunk, wait about 10 seconds, and plug it in again. From other posters, it apperars BMW does not have an "official" fix yet. Sirius tech support, of course, is useless....
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05-17-2011, 08:55 PM	#5
pruettfan Brigadier General 1622 Rep 3,402 Posts Drives: 2017 M2, LBB, DCT, Exec Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	I have this exact problem. The dealer installed a new seat mat the other day so I thought maybe it was due to the reprogramming. I will try to unplug and see if it works.
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05-17-2011, 09:10 PM	#6
spera23 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	tried it with no luck. Was hoping anyone else would have any suggestions....
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timmahh ghey 483 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: Viertürigen Fahrzeugs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	Did you erase the buttons yet? Go to idrive menu, then vehicle/tires, I believe the option is in the top menu bar to delete programmable keys or something __________________ 21 G05 > 20 G05 > 17 G30 > 14 F30 > 08 E90
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05-18-2011, 09:43 AM	#8
spera23 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	No i didnt, But I am going to try it out now. What else does it erase when I erase these?
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05-18-2011, 09:55 AM	#9
timmahh ghey 483 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: Viertürigen Fahrzeugs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	It should only be the programmable number keys below the cd slot.. __________________ 21 G05 > 20 G05 > 17 G30 > 14 F30 > 08 E90
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spera23 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	And I cannot find any place through the iDrive menu to reset....
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05-20-2011, 08:18 PM	#14
pruettfan Brigadier General 1622 Rep 3,402 Posts Drives: 2017 M2, LBB, DCT, Exec Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	Took my car to the dealer today. They said they have had a lot of cars coming in for this problem. They reprogrammed the computer and now it works fine. Took 2 hours, they did not charge me even though I am no longer under warranty.
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06-16-2011, 01:12 PM	#15
jign4bass Private 5 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E90 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA iTrader: (0)	Here's what worked on my 2007 335i: 1. Park car outside 2. Lock and then unlock car with remote 3. Put key in CAS and start car 4. Pull power supply from Sirius receiver (left side trunk under cover for my car) and plug it back in. You can also pull the fuse, if you can find it 5. Presets should then be back. Go and reset them all 6. Turn off the ignition 7. Lock and then unlock the car with the remote 8. All should be good
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