Hidden Diagnostics Menu on iDrive

sariggs1 · 10-03-2009, 08:11 AM

After seeing posts on other forums for other models, I was able to see a diagnostics menu on my X6. It doesn't look like you can modify anything but it does show software versions, manufacture dates and other stuff that I don't have a clue about. I was looking for the Heads-up display options that we can turn on but didn't find anything.

Here is how to do it:
Turn ignition on (running or not, key doesn't have to be inserted for comfort access users)
Wait for everything to fully boot up (a minute or so)
Hold the iDrive knob down for 15 seconds and release (I had to experiment with different lengths of time, mine took about 15 seconds but you have to guess because the screen doesn't change) - ignore the standard menu that comes us
Turn the knob clockwise 3 clicks
Turn the knob counter clockwise 3 clicks
Turn the knob clockwise 1 click
Turn the knob coutner clockwise 1 click
Turn the knob clockwise 1 click
Press the knob down once
The screen wll change to blue with one option, press the knob down to enter the menu

A couple of pics are below.

Let me kow if anyone finds anything interesting from this menu...

teagueAMX · 10-03-2009, 05:08 PM

Does it allow to look at other menus items such as C-Tuner, Telephone?

sariggs1 · 10-03-2009, 08:26 PM

It does, there are about 8 or 9 screens and a couple of sub menus.

Barmats · 10-04-2009, 08:17 PM

I wonder if it tells you the Progman version?

10-03-2009, 08:11 AM	#1
sariggs1 Scott R. 22 Rep 270 Posts Drives: X6 xDrive 50I Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lee's Summit, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 X6 50I [0.00] 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 [0.00] 2001 996 Turbo [0.00]	Hidden Diagnostics Menu on iDrive After seeing posts on other forums for other models, I was able to see a diagnostics menu on my X6. It doesn't look like you can modify anything but it does show software versions, manufacture dates and other stuff that I don't have a clue about. I was looking for the Heads-up display options that we can turn on but didn't find anything. Here is how to do it: Turn ignition on (running or not, key doesn't have to be inserted for comfort access users) Wait for everything to fully boot up (a minute or so) Hold the iDrive knob down for 15 seconds and release (I had to experiment with different lengths of time, mine took about 15 seconds but you have to guess because the screen doesn't change) - ignore the standard menu that comes us Turn the knob clockwise 3 clicks Turn the knob counter clockwise 3 clicks Turn the knob clockwise 1 click Turn the knob coutner clockwise 1 click Turn the knob clockwise 1 click Press the knob down once The screen wll change to blue with one option, press the knob down to enter the menu A couple of pics are below. Let me kow if anyone finds anything interesting from this menu... Attached Images __________________ Scott - 2012 BMW X6 50i Twin Turbo / Porsche 996 Twin Turbo Black Sapphire Metallic with Saddle Brown Nevada Leather, Comfort Access keyless entry, Running boards, Rear-View Camera, Dark Bamboo wood trim, HUD, HD Radio, Satellite Radio, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Premium Sound Package, Rear Climate Package, Sport Package, Euro Black Kidney Grill, Euro Side Markers, Black Double Spoke 215 Wheels...
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10-03-2009, 05:08 PM	#2
teagueAMX Colonel 60 Rep 2,087 Posts Drives: Some are road worthy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal, USA iTrader: (0)	Does it allow to look at other menus items such as C-Tuner, Telephone?
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10-03-2009, 08:26 PM	#3
sariggs1 Scott R. 22 Rep 270 Posts Drives: X6 xDrive 50I Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lee's Summit, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 X6 50I [0.00] 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 [0.00] 2001 996 Turbo [0.00]	It does, there are about 8 or 9 screens and a couple of sub menus. __________________ Scott - 2012 BMW X6 50i Twin Turbo / Porsche 996 Twin Turbo Black Sapphire Metallic with Saddle Brown Nevada Leather, Comfort Access keyless entry, Running boards, Rear-View Camera, Dark Bamboo wood trim, HUD, HD Radio, Satellite Radio, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Premium Sound Package, Rear Climate Package, Sport Package, Euro Black Kidney Grill, Euro Side Markers, Black Double Spoke 215 Wheels...
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10-04-2009, 08:17 PM	#4
Barmats Lieutenant 17 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	I wonder if it tells you the Progman version?
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