BMW 2 Series Nav Dead, Transport Mode Issue?

Hey there! I have some experience working on BMWs. Had a similar issue with my 2012 BMW 3 Series (also owned a 1 Series before). When I faced electrical problems like that, I took it to my regular workshop since it was still under warranty. They diagnosed it was indeed stuck in transport mode, pretty common with these models. The dealer just needed to deactivate it through their diagnostic system and everything went back to normal. Didn't cost me anything since the car was new. Could you share more details about when this started happening? Like, did it occur suddenly or gradually? Also, are you seeing any other warning lights or odd behavior? This would help narrow down if we're dealing with the same issue. Hope this helps point you in the right direction!

Thanks for the input! Mine started acting up suddenly last week after my latest service. With 147759 KM on the clock, I'm well out of warranty unfortunately. No other warning lights, just the nav system completely dead and that one electrical malfunction warning. Sounds like it could be the same transport mode issue you had. Did your BMW dealer mention how long the fix typically takes? Hoping it's just a simple diagnostic reset and nothing more serious!

Hey again! Yeah, seeing your details now, especially that it started right after service, it definitely sounds like transport mode. When I had my 3 Series fixed, the whole thing took less than an hour. The techs just needed to hook it up to their diagnostic computer and run through some reset procedures. Since you mentioned being out of warranty (mine was at about 100,000 km when I had other electrical issues later), I'd suggest calling around to some independent BMW specialists. They usually have the right diagnostic tools and charge way less than the dealer. When I had similar work done post-warranty, I paid around 1 hour of labor, much better than dealer prices! Just make sure whoever works on it has experience with BMW electrical systems. My first attempts with a general mechanic were useless, they couldn't even access the right diagnostic menus. Keep us posted on what you find out. These electrical quirks can be annoying, but usually they're pretty straightforward to fix once you get the right mechanic on it.

Thanks so much for all the detailed advice! Just called around and found a BMW specialist who sounds pretty knowledgeable about these transport mode issues. Got an appointment for tomorrow and they quoted me just one hour of labor, exactly like you mentioned. Really glad to hear it was a quick fix for you, gives me hope that I won't be looking at some massive repair bill! I'll definitely update the thread once it's sorted. Been driving with no nav for a week now and it's driving me crazy, so fingers crossed this sorts it out. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, it's super helpful knowing what to expect!