
- #E65 idrive update
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For instance the North American 7-Series come by default with CCC or CIC. Note that the above list can vary depending on the region.
#E65 idrive professional
When iDrive Professional is ordered the M-ASK system is replaced by either the CCC or CIC in addition to a larger display. In addition, as only one optical drive is available, one cannot use both navigation and listen to a CD simultaneously. iDrive Business Navigation uses a different map DVD than iDrive Professional Navigation. Early versions of the Business navigation could only display directional arrows, but the latest version can also display 2D maps. In addition it can optionally be ordered in Europe on the 1-series and 3-series as "Business navigation", which has basic navigation abilities. This is a limited version of the iDrive computer with a small 6.6" display and is only found on 5, 6 and 7-series, and the X5 or X6, without the navigation option. M-ASK stands for MMI Audio System controller and is manufactured by Becker. But many manufactures list the "7-Series E65/E66/E67/E68 with CCC" in their compatibility charts although no 7-Series E65/E66/E67/E68 with CCC exist. (see below) This fact becomes very important with after-market retrofits like multimedia and video interfaces, because the most of them are only compatible to the CCC system. The iDrive system on the 7-Series E65/E66/E67/E68 has no special name and may not be mistaken with the newer generations called CCC (Car Communications Computer) and CIC (Car Information Computer).

Possible options include a TV tuner, DVD changer, BMW Night Vision, side view camera and a rear view camera. The 8.8" wide-screen display was updated, having a brighter screen and the ability to control a MP3 capable 6 CD-changer or a BMW iPod Interface.
#E65 idrive update
The last hardware update of the GPS unit ("NAV03") got a faster processor again. In April 2005, the iDrive controller was changed again, the turn knob having a new leather top. The new GPS computer ("NAV02") was updated to DVD, featured a much faster processor and the ability to display the map in birdview ("perspective"). In October 2003, a menu and a customizable button was added to the controller. BMW also owns the Mini brand, and a pared-down version of iDrive is sold on those cars, branded as Connected. IDrive is also used in current Rolls-Royce models as Rolls-Royce is owned by BMW.
#E65 idrive driver
IDrive allows the driver and front-seat passenger (in some recent cars it is available to back-seat passengers as well) to control such amenities as the climate (air conditioner and heater), the audio system (radio and CD player), the 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 databusses with very high bit rate in a production vehicle. iDrive Professional Navigation CIC HIGH.The iDrive controls consists of a LCD panel mounted in the dashboard and a controller knob mounted on the center console. iDrive unifies vehicle systems under a single control architecture for convenient use by the driver.
#E65 idrive series
iDrive had its world premiere in 2001, debuting with the new BMW 7 Series (E65).


so that means that GPS menue, assist menue, TV and DVD functions will not work. And another big downside is that the RGB video input in the MMI won't work either because of different analog to digital converter chips.
#E65 idrive software
The things that doesn't work when just doing a software update (at least on the 2003 MMI I have) is you can not see what temperature and fan speed you have set in the car, you won't be able to see how much oil is in the car althoug it will still warn you when low and need to fill. You should look on google and YouTube to see if you think it's worth it. So I can't really recommend just updating the software, you will need new hardware to do it properly. I managed to update the software of the old pre facelift MMI (idrive computer) to that of the newer facelift MMI version.īUT! not without its quirks and problems.

You mean it’s an OE option? Is it just a software change/upgrade?Yes the facelift E65 came 03/2005 I believe.
