[mitch57]

Originally Posted by LittleJoe

Several X7 owners have commented about the need to squeeze the wheel every 7 to 10 seconds when using the active cruise control. While that is true there is a simple work-around. Simply rest the fingers of your right or left on the back side of the steering wheel and the heat of your fingers will satisfy the system so it will not warn you to put your hands back on the wheel. My dealer told me about it and works just fine.

I've tried that and it doesn't work for me. What version step of iDrive are you on? I just got upgraded to 03/2020.31 when I last did this test.

[LittleJoe]

Originally Posted by mitch57

I've tried that and it doesn't work for me. What version step of iDrive are you on? I just got upgraded to 03/2020.31 when I last did this test.

I'm at 11/2019.55

[mitch57]

Originally Posted by LittleJoe

I'm at 11/2019.55

I tested this again yesterday. Resting my finger on the "Backside" of the vehicle does not work and the steering wheel lights start flashing after a few seconds. However, if I rest my finger on the "Front" side of the steering wheel it works.

[Resjudicata]

Originally Posted by mitch57

I tested this again yesterday. Resting my finger on the "Backside" of the vehicle does not work and the steering wheel lights start flashing after a few seconds. However, if I rest my finger on the "Front" side of the steering wheel it works.

it can also be coded off with coding.

[crackerjack15]

Originally Posted by Resjudicata

it can also be coded off with coding.

Wait, wait, what? What's the code? I would figure they would make that impossible and hard coded into the system. Please prove me wrong.

[Resjudicata]

Originally Posted by crackerjack15

Wait, wait, what? What's the code? I would figure they would make that impossible and hard coded into the system. Please prove me wrong.

hey r33_RGSport we have another customer for you.

[Resjudicata]

Originally Posted by crackerjack15

Wait, wait, what? What's the code? I would figure they would make that impossible and hard coded into the system. Please prove me wrong.

yes it's a simple coding. Rgsport can do it with under an hour.

@rgsport did it on mine and it works great. totally hands free. all time at all speeds.

works.

[LittleJoe]

Originally Posted by mitch57

I tested this again yesterday. Resting my finger on the "Backside" of the vehicle does not work and the steering wheel lights start flashing after a few seconds. However, if I rest my finger on the "Front" side of the steering wheel it works.

I was out today for a ride (beautiful day) and a made a brief video of it how Active Cruise Control works when I hold my fingers lightly against the back of the steering wheel:

[Paultattoo]

For all it's worth, this is how mine works;

The lower the speed to tighter you have to grip the wheel. At times, a two handed squeeze to get the yellow light to shut off/up.

Below 40 you need to be in control. Or at least touch the wheel in two places. This is where resting both of your hands comes in handy.

But...

The faster you go the more you can let go.

At 55 you only need a light touch. At 65+ I only need to be touching the wheel. No matter how light, as long as I rest a finger on the wheel I can almost ignore the road and let the BMW practically drive itself.

It's even better with the cruise control set because then it will actually slow down for my exit and knows where the stop signs are. It won't stop, but will go all the way down to 20 before warning me to take over. Even with the cruise set to 85.

You might also find this interesting:

Hands Off Detection (HOD) sensing system

[FreddyBMW]

Originally Posted by Resjudicata

yes it's a simple coding. Rgsport can do it with under an hour.

@rgsport did it on mine and it works great. totally hands free. all time at all speeds.

works.

Great. Can you share how much they charged for that coding? And was it done remotely? Thanks.

[Resjudicata]

Originally Posted by FreddyBMW

Great. Can you share how much they charged for that coding? And was it done remotely? Thanks.

yes it was done remotely. r33_RGSport

[Paultattoo]

Please give us information on how to get this for ourselves. Please!