Things you didnt know about your 3 series.

Mech_Man · 01-13-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by VIZSLA

The car doesn't.

Only in Australia.

ansch · 01-13-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mech_Man

Only in Australia.

well.. looking from here.. it seems all yours do as well

335e92tx · 01-26-2009, 03:26 PM

Had the key in the 'slot' yesterday and the motor was off but the radio and such were still on. Until I killed the accessory function, the cap would not remove.

I did not try with the acc off but the key inserted.

BK · 01-26-2009, 04:04 PM

^^ Can't take off the gas cap? Or do you mean the fuel filler door was locked? The latter is a function of the door locks, isn't it? I mean, if you unlock the doors, even on accessory power, you can open the fuel door, but if they're locked, you can't. Isn't that how it works?

335e92tx · 01-26-2009, 05:12 PM

Nope, filler door was open and the cap would not turn. All I did was press the stop button (I think I pulled the key also) and walla..

tjnptel1 · 01-26-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 335e92tx

Nope, filler door was open and the cap would not turn. All I did was press the stop button (I think I pulled the key also) and walla..

did you mean " voila " ?

or did you have a few of these?

335e92tx · 01-26-2009, 05:52 PM

Sorry, I was trying to do a little work and my french had to take a back seat

ncoig · 01-28-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 335e92tx

Nope, filler door was open and the cap would not turn. All I did was press the stop button (I think I pulled the key also) and walla..

Now how is that achieved, I wonder.

-N

ska///235i · 01-28-2009, 09:51 PM

Interesting....I'm going to try it out

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Originally Posted by BK

I've noticed that when my CD player is set to "random," if I use iDrive to select another track from what is playing, it turns off the random mode and just plays sequentially. However, if I use the steering wheel controls to select another track, it will play the other track but stay in random mode.

VIZSLA · 01-29-2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 335e92tx

Nope, filler door was open and the cap would not turn. All I did was press the stop button (I think I pulled the key also) and walla..

If the engine was running could negative pressure in the fuel system cause this?

335e92tx · 01-29-2009, 10:15 AM

Tried again - key in the 'slot' it can be opened. Accessory ON, no turn. And considering the amount of resistance it had, its not something coincidental. It was a physical limitation.

Tag · 01-30-2009, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BK

I've noticed that when my CD player is set to "random," if I use iDrive to select another track from what is playing, it turns off the random mode and just plays sequentially. However, if I use the steering wheel controls to select another track, it will play the other track but stay in random mode.

Yup, I get the same thing with the iPod 6FL option too. Shitty design IMO.

johnnydad · 01-30-2009, 02:00 AM

Little removable grills in the plenum chambers are neat. Makes cleaning out leaf debris so simple.

syl2us · 01-30-2009, 03:58 AM

is there a way to keep your fog lights on every time you start the car rather than pushing the button?

cariduros · 02-13-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by glamprecht

You have to hold in the START button for 3-4 seconds if you want to shut off the engine while the car is moving. Just remember that the power steering also loses pressure after some time and you will have difficulty steering.....

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Maybe I'm retarded....but why would anyone want to stop the engine while moving?

777ER · 02-13-2009, 12:52 PM

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Maybe I'm retarded....but why would anyone want to stop the engine while moving?

low or no oil pressure, throttle runaway, engine fire (break or ruptured fuel line) etc.

VIZSLA · 02-13-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 777ER

low or no oil pressure, throttle runaway, engine fire (break or ruptured fuel line) etc.

As one who was almost done in by a run-away 7 Series on the Mass Turnpike I was very glad to be able to turn the engine off. It was either that or throw it into neutral and over rev the engine.

tshpark · 02-18-2009, 06:09 PM

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HermesRider · 02-18-2009, 11:04 PM

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what a awesome thread is, let me subscribe this one, thanx for all

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stimpy · 02-18-2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cariduros

Maybe I'm retarded....but why would anyone want to stop the engine while moving?

The ability to stop your engine is key if you have a cold air intake. Sometimes you have no choice but to go through a monster puddle, especially in places like Florida. Get some speed, turn off car, go through water, turn on.

ianthegreat · 02-19-2009, 12:08 AM

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The ability to stop your engine is key if you have a cold air intake. Sometimes you have no choice but to go through a monster puddle, especially in places like Florida. Get some speed, turn off car, go through water, turn on.

Are you kidding me?

That has to be insanely dangerous. I live in Houston and trust me sometimes I need that throttle when hydroplaning.

blue2fire · 02-19-2009, 12:39 AM

When you switch on DTC, cruise control disengages.

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335e92tx ahat 1070 Rep 2,592 Posts Drives: Was '07-335e92 - Now '13-335IS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (6)	You cant take the gas cap off with the 'accessory' on Had the key in the 'slot' yesterday and the motor was off but the radio and such were still on. Until I killed the accessory function, the cap would not remove. I did not try with the acc off but the key inserted. __________________ '13 335IS N54 (1 of 373 LeMans Blue out of 3597 total production e92)- Grey interior (1 of 24 in LMB with any trans- 1 of 14 with DCT)-MODS -MFactory LSD/MHD-BQ custom Tune/ATM-IC/AFE Momentum GT Intake/Konis/Mfront&HeimJoint Rear rods&arms/Brembos. https://photos.app.goo.gl/Lo6aHZRo7XqtPkhL8
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01-26-2009, 05:12 PM	#1083
335e92tx ahat 1070 Rep 2,592 Posts Drives: Was '07-335e92 - Now '13-335IS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (6)	Nope, filler door was open and the cap would not turn. All I did was press the stop button (I think I pulled the key also) and walla.. __________________ '13 335IS N54 (1 of 373 LeMans Blue out of 3597 total production e92)- Grey interior (1 of 24 in LMB with any trans- 1 of 14 with DCT)-MODS -MFactory LSD/MHD-BQ custom Tune/ATM-IC/AFE Momentum GT Intake/Konis/Mfront&HeimJoint Rear rods&arms/Brembos. https://photos.app.goo.gl/Lo6aHZRo7XqtPkhL8
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335e92tx ahat 1070 Rep 2,592 Posts Drives: Was '07-335e92 - Now '13-335IS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (6)	Sorry, I was trying to do a little work and my french had to take a back seat __________________ '13 335IS N54 (1 of 373 LeMans Blue out of 3597 total production e92)- Grey interior (1 of 24 in LMB with any trans- 1 of 14 with DCT)-MODS -MFactory LSD/MHD-BQ custom Tune/ATM-IC/AFE Momentum GT Intake/Konis/Mfront&HeimJoint Rear rods&arms/Brembos. https://photos.app.goo.gl/Lo6aHZRo7XqtPkhL8
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01-29-2009, 10:15 AM	#1089
335e92tx ahat 1070 Rep 2,592 Posts Drives: Was '07-335e92 - Now '13-335IS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (6)	Tried again - key in the 'slot' it can be opened. Accessory ON, no turn. And considering the amount of resistance it had, its not something coincidental. It was a physical limitation. __________________ '13 335IS N54 (1 of 373 LeMans Blue out of 3597 total production e92)- Grey interior (1 of 24 in LMB with any trans- 1 of 14 with DCT)-MODS -MFactory LSD/MHD-BQ custom Tune/ATM-IC/AFE Momentum GT Intake/Konis/Mfront&HeimJoint Rear rods&arms/Brembos. https://photos.app.goo.gl/Lo6aHZRo7XqtPkhL8
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johnnydad Captain 110 Rep 931 Posts Drives: 17 BMW M2 - 05 RS Clio 182 Cup Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, NSW iTrader: (0)	Little removable grills in the plenum chambers are neat. Makes cleaning out leaf debris so simple. __________________ John 17 F87 M2 Pure - long beach blue 10 E91 320d LCI - space grey - black dakota - steptronic - innovations - 157s - front PDC - Konis 99 BMW Baby Racer - red; 05 Renaultsport Clio 182 Cup - French Racing Blue - Konis - Eibachs - Remus - Turinis
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02-19-2009, 12:39 AM	#1100
blue2fire Brigadier General 234 Rep 4,279 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Location, Location, Location iTrader: (8)	When you switch on DTC, cruise control disengages.
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