05-17-2013, 05:39 AM | #1 |
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Just thought I would say hello. I have just joined as I have taken delivery of a new 120d M Sport (first BMW). Had it a couple weeks now and done about 700 miles. Overall, very impressed by the car (sport auto, adaptive M suspension).
However, a couple small issues: 1. Y-cable - I wished I had joined this forum before finalising the spec! I would definately have gone for the enhanced BT/USB option. However, dealer has just sent me the Y-cable so will give it a try this weekend. 2. auto-wipers - these don't seem to be working particularly well. It was fairly consistent rain, but the wipers wouldn't go any faster than intermittent. I tried toggling the dial in the middle of the stalk but that didn't seem to make any difference. Perhaps it was the wrong type of rain! 3. Interior lights. I have tried changing the ambient light setting form standard to sport, but nothing seems to happen. Does anyone know what lights are supposed to change? The control lights or the interior lights? Other than this, very happy with the car and everything I was expecting. |
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05-17-2013, 07:35 AM | #3 |
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Cheers. I don't have the extended light option, so that is perhaps why nothing happens! Seems odd that the iDrive is set-up as if you can change it though - i.e. you can physically switch between normal and sport on the menu.
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05-17-2013, 08:54 AM | #4 | |
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If it's any consolation, my rain sensor is also terrible, as is the one on my moms new 5 series. Possibly worse than the one on her previous 5 series. The VW system works better, but not by much. You have toggled the dial all the way to get maximum sensitivity haven't you? A software upgrade might solve your idrive problem and improve your rain sensor. Chat to your dealer. |
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05-17-2013, 10:30 AM | #6 | |
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Interesting to hear about your and other people's wipers. Yes - toggled it to the max and no difference! I would have expected better from BMW - even my previous Renaults were able to get this right! If I don't have any joy this weekend, I will mention both issues to the dealer. Would be a bit annoying if it needs a software update already though - it is less than 2 weeks old! You can do it yourself can't you via USB? |
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