Cruise Control Malfunction

XxThe_RemedyXx · 06-01-2017, 10:26 AM

Hi guys. I was recently at a gas station filling up, had my car in manual (stick pushed to left). I accidentally hit the cruise set button and got a "cruise control malfunction" message. I turned the car off, then back on, hit the button again but didn't receive the error. Has anyone experienced this? I haven't tried cruise control yet on the highway as I'm at work.

Vinc3 · 06-01-2017, 10:32 AM

Yes! I experienced the cruise control malfunction issue a few times recently at random intervals, it's gone now.

Weird.

I wonder if it's anything to do with the BMW Connected Drive?

XxThe_RemedyXx · 06-01-2017, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Vinc3

Yes! I experienced the cruise control malfunction issue a few times recently at random intervals, it's gone now.

Weird.

I wonder if it's anything to do with the BMW Connected Drive?

Hmm, interesting. The only thing I did recently is code EBT to stream Bluetooth Audio and get Office functionality, both have been working flawlessly without issue.

Billfitz · 06-01-2017, 12:42 PM

It might have just been telling you that you can't use cruise while parked.

XxThe_RemedyXx · 06-01-2017, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

It might have just been telling you that you can't use cruise while parked.

That would be a relief. Is that something the car would actually do?

Billfitz · 06-01-2017, 02:30 PM

I wouldn't be surprised. It should be done with a better method, though...like Don Rickles voice saying 'You hockey puck, what do you think you're trying to do, set your speed at zero?'

XxThe_RemedyXx · 06-01-2017, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

I wouldn't be surprised. It should be done with a better method, though...like Don Rickles voice saying 'You hockey puck, what do you think you're trying to do, set your speed at zero?'

Haha!! I'd be OK with that.

Humdizzle · 06-01-2017, 08:59 PM

it also happens if you set cruise and the car has to activate TCS (hydroplaning)

ClarkC · 06-02-2017, 12:20 PM

I had the same issue, I brought it up during normal service at the dealership and was told it was a known issue. They replaced the control unit on the steering wheel (under warranty) and haven't had an issue since.

Moebadat · 08-28-2017, 04:35 AM

Can anyone help I have a e90 318d no cruise control I have noticed you can purchase a new stork with cruise control and the fitting is easy.
Has anyone done this and have any info
Your help is appreciated
Thanks
Moe

Billfitz · 08-28-2017, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Moebadat

I have noticed you can purchase a new stork

Does it look like this?

Orion4 · 08-28-2017, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Moebadat

Can anyone help I have a e90 318d no cruise control I have noticed you can purchase a new stork with cruise control and the fitting is easy.
Has anyone done this and have any info
Your help is appreciated
Thanks
Moe

Installing a "Stork"

is not going to do much unless you already have the necessary harness connections and the rest of the cruise control hardware/software installed. Even then, I'm sure coding would be required.

You may get better response on the E90 forum.

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XxThe_RemedyXx Colonel 967 Rep 2,654 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Cruise Control Malfunction Hi guys. I was recently at a gas station filling up, had my car in manual (stick pushed to left). I accidentally hit the cruise set button and got a "cruise control malfunction" message. I turned the car off, then back on, hit the button again but didn't receive the error. Has anyone experienced this? I haven't tried cruise control yet on the highway as I'm at work. __________________ 2016 340i xDrive - BM3 Stage 2 93 OTS - xHP Transmission Tune Stage 2 - B58TU HPFP - Bilstein B14 - VRSF Catless DP - Kyostar CAI
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Vinc3 Your Clothes Are Black! 20 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 335d XDRIVE Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	Yes! I experienced the cruise control malfunction issue a few times recently at random intervals, it's gone now. Weird. I wonder if it's anything to do with the BMW Connected Drive?
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8245 Rep 16,083 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	It might have just been telling you that you can't use cruise while parked.
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8245 Rep 16,083 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't be surprised. It should be done with a better method, though...like Don Rickles voice saying 'You hockey puck, what do you think you're trying to do, set your speed at zero?'
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Humdizzle Brigadier General 6071 Rep 3,626 Posts Drives: GT3 + M2c Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	it also happens if you set cruise and the car has to activate TCS (hydroplaning) __________________ 2018 Porsche GT3 6MT 2021 M2C DCT Previous: Ferrari 458 \| R35 GTR \| F80 M3 \| E46 M3 \| E36 M3 \| Scion FRS
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ClarkC New Member 6 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2014 328i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	I had the same issue, I brought it up during normal service at the dealership and was told it was a known issue. They replaced the control unit on the steering wheel (under warranty) and haven't had an issue since.
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Moebadat Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 3 Series 2011 E90 318d Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: united kingdom iTrader: (0)	Can anyone help I have a e90 318d no cruise control I have noticed you can purchase a new stork with cruise control and the fitting is easy. Has anyone done this and have any info Your help is appreciated Thanks Moe
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