M235i - too complex!
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I dont understand the comfort closing - is this not meant to lock as as you step away>? I've watched it from 300 yards away unlocked with its wipers still going and the radio still on but the key in my pocket!
Can you get it to drop down several gears by holding a paddle down when in manual change mode? I cant!
Can you get it to fold its mirrors in when you lock and unfold when you unlock? Guess what..,. I cant!
Its been 2 months so have tried things in many ways and many modes!
Also, ahem, any way to get the stop start system to work only at red lights (useful) and not at junctions (where you often want to nip out without delay)! Found myself letting it crawl forward so as it wouldnt stop, or constantly fiddling with the STOP/START button - too much of a distraction. Not asking too much am I
Also anyone pulled a vac pipe for more growl or done the 'T' mod? Does it work on this?
Cheers
Can you get it to drop down several gears by holding a paddle down when in manual change mode? I cant!
Can you get it to fold its mirrors in when you lock and unfold when you unlock? Guess what..,. I cant!
Its been 2 months so have tried things in many ways and many modes!
Also, ahem, any way to get the stop start system to work only at red lights (useful) and not at junctions (where you often want to nip out without delay)! Found myself letting it crawl forward so as it wouldnt stop, or constantly fiddling with the STOP/START button - too much of a distraction. Not asking too much am I
Also anyone pulled a vac pipe for more growl or done the 'T' mod? Does it work on this?
Cheers
Thanks guys - will try some of that. My other car has an OFF/ON 'would you like us to fold the mirrors in when you lock the car sir' menu item. This thing with its 1000 item iPad menu just doesnt and needs 'coding' at the dealers
? I can get it to open the b roof from 330 yards though or close the windows!
And thanks to the clever clogs' here - manual has been read a few times and many things Googled but it depends on your options, variant and software version PLUS local dealer coding which is why some of it just doesnt happen I guess. But then you knew that so thanks
Ohh and I had a white Yugo - this tech numptie changed the head gasket on it in half an hour once whilst you sarcy geniuses were pushing mice and getting RSI LOL !
? I can get it to open the b roof from 330 yards though or close the windows!And thanks to the clever clogs' here - manual has been read a few times and many things Googled but it depends on your options, variant and software version PLUS local dealer coding which is why some of it just doesnt happen I guess. But then you knew that so thanks
Ohh and I had a white Yugo - this tech numptie changed the head gasket on it in half an hour once whilst you sarcy geniuses were pushing mice and getting RSI LOL !Thanks Ian - you sound like a kind person that wouldn't shout at people in an old people's home ;)
I Googled this and they suggest here http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79... comfort entry is to do with dropping the glass half way to help getting in? Well I'm not that unweildy & senile and no that doesnt work either.
This is the menu:
No buttons on door handle either...
BMW blurb http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/technology/tech...
Put me out of my misery
;)I Googled this and they suggest here http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79... comfort entry is to do with dropping the glass half way to help getting in? Well I'm not that unweildy & senile and no that doesnt work either.
This is the menu:
No buttons on door handle either...
BMW blurb http://www.bmw.com/com/en/insights/technology/tech...
Put me out of my misery
I'm done! Thanks for the pic mate. Seriously using the key fob button thing is no big burden!!!aeropilot said:
Again, do you have the power fold mirror option? Tiny button on the drivers door near mirror controls?
This is what you have to press to fold the mirrors in? It wasn't codable on older cars like the E82 to work on ignition/door locking etc., was manual button press only, so don't know if it's now a code-able option on F* series??
Didn't spec car personally - this is where the knowledge gap sets in I guess! It has 'driver comfort package' and folding electric mirrors via the small push button. Several have said elsewhere this can fold via the keyfob on lock - but it doesn't. That would be quite handy.This is what you have to press to fold the mirrors in? It wasn't codable on older cars like the E82 to work on ignition/door locking etc., was manual button press only, so don't know if it's now a code-able option on F* series??
Thanks for your input guys - its now clearer than the terminology that I (well 'she') doesnt have the proximity keyless entry thing
Ozone said:
Ken, a lot of dealers have a BWM Genius on site who should be able to answer all your questions.
My old M135 used to leave the wipers and radio on and I found if you press the engine start button again once the engine was off everything would shut down (that was on a manual gear box version).
We bought it miles away from our local dealer mate and based on the huge big throaty lump and RWD! I can't tell you of the joy when I see my missus' face when she comes home from work, takes of her helmet, and keeps going 'its amazing, and the steering is so light' (My old M135 used to leave the wipers and radio on and I found if you press the engine start button again once the engine was off everything would shut down (that was on a manual gear box version).
) I'm parking all this software learning curves for now and thank you all so much for your help
nbetts said:
If your car has folding mirrors with the little button by the adjuster left right switch, then when you lock the car using the remote if you keep the remote pressed after the car has locked the mirrors will retract. They do not retract immediately like a Mercedes
Doesn't work! My next car will have a distributor cap and points
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