335i: is everything user programable now?

Hound Passer · 06-17-2007, 06:33 AM

Last time I bought a BMW ('03 Z4) things like daytime running lights, door locks open sequence, clown nose blinking when locked, etc. had to be programed by the dealer. Nothing was user programable, even if you had NAV.

From what I'm reading the story is the exact opposite now. Everything is user programable within the Nav/iDrive: clown nose blinking, door lock sequence, etc. Is this the case, or are there still certain funtions that require dealer programming. I'm picking my car up on Mon so I don't want to miss out if there is something only the dealer can set.

jmonier · 06-17-2007, 08:32 AM

I don't believe that clown nose blinking is user programmable (and it may not even be possible to have it set independent of an alarm installation). That was something that was never officially on the list of dealer programmable functions. It was just something that people found out could be done (and many, but not all, dealers would do it).

All of the "official" dealer programmable functions (DRL, door locking, etc.) can now be done by the user even without Nav/iDrive.

vase330 · 06-17-2007, 09:56 AM

If I didn't missunderstand what you mean by crown brink, then yes its user programmable too.

I like the way I can do all that in iDrive.

jmonier · 06-17-2007, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by vase330

If I didn't missunderstand what you mean by crown brink, then yes its user programmable too.

I like the way I can do all that in iDrive.

The clown nose is the red thing on the under side of the rear view mirror. It blinks when the alarm is enabled (if there is an alarm). On the E46 it was possible for the dealer to program it to blink when the car was locked even if there was no alarm installed.

The exterior lights blinking when you lock/unlock is something else and that is indeed user programmable on the E9x.

canucklion · 06-17-2007, 10:59 AM

what jmonier, clown nose is right under your rear view mirror, only blinks when you have alarm installed. However, if you are a DIY kind of guy, there's a DIY on here that shows you how to make it blink even without an OEM alarm.

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Originally Posted by vase330

If I didn't missunderstand what you mean by crown brink, then yes its user programmable too.

I like the way I can do all that in iDrive.

Hound Passer · 06-17-2007, 04:03 PM

So what is the deal with the getting the dealer to program the clown nose to blink on lock? Same dealer did it no prob. for me w/ the Z4. Is it still technically possible to get the blinking w/o the alarm?

canucklion · 06-17-2007, 04:13 PM

I'm sorry, but did you read what we posted? clown nose no blinky when alarm is not installed.

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Originally Posted by Hound Passer

So what is the deal with the getting the dealer to program the clown nose to blink on lock? Same dealer did it no prob. for me w/ the Z4. Is it still technically possible to get the blinking w/o the alarm?

hotrod2448 · 06-17-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

I'm sorry, but did you read what we posted? clown nose no blinky when alarm is not installed.

I read what you posted and it wasn't very clear. Something to the effect of:

"clown nose is right under your rear view mirror, only blinks when you have alarm installed. However, if you are a DIY kind of guy, there's a DIY on here that shows you how to make it blink even without an OEM alarm"

So, it can blink without the alarm it's just not as easy as selecting it from a hidden menu or having your dealership program correct?

canucklion · 06-17-2007, 04:24 PM

NO

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Originally Posted by hotrod2448

So, it can blink without the alarm it's just not as easy as selecting it from a hidden menu or having your dealership program correct?

hotrod2448 · 06-17-2007, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

NO

So, it IS just as easy as selecting it from a menu or the dealer programming it?

Since, the first post said it is NOT as easy as selecting it from a menu and you said "No".

canucklion · 06-17-2007, 04:32 PM

Yes, Maybe, take your pick

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Originally Posted by hotrod2448

So, it IS just as easy as selecting it from a menu or the dealer programming it?

Since, the first post said it is NOT as easy as selecting it from a menu and you said "No".

hotrod2448 · 06-17-2007, 04:37 PM

Well, before you give smart ass answers "like did you read what we wrote" maybe you should read them to make sure they make sense?

Cheers.

canucklion · 06-17-2007, 04:53 PM

I'm not responsible for your stupidity, so no I don't have to make sure you know how to read properly.

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Originally Posted by hotrod2448

Well, before you give smart ass answers "like did you read what we wrote" maybe you should read them to make sure they make sense?

Cheers.

hotrod2448 · 06-17-2007, 08:35 PM

Oh, come on don't get all pissy and call names because you can't communicate clearly. Let's be friends. Truce?

rrandyy · 06-17-2007, 11:39 PM

Clown nose won't blink unless you install the alarm. No.

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Hound Passer First Lieutenant 60 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 435i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	335i: is everything user programable now? Last time I bought a BMW ('03 Z4) things like daytime running lights, door locks open sequence, clown nose blinking when locked, etc. had to be programed by the dealer. Nothing was user programable, even if you had NAV. From what I'm reading the story is the exact opposite now. Everything is user programable within the Nav/iDrive: clown nose blinking, door lock sequence, etc. Is this the case, or are there still certain funtions that require dealer programming. I'm picking my car up on Mon so I don't want to miss out if there is something only the dealer can set.
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jmonier Captain 11 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E92, 2002 325i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	I don't believe that clown nose blinking is user programmable (and it may not even be possible to have it set independent of an alarm installation). That was something that was never officially on the list of dealer programmable functions. It was just something that people found out could be done (and many, but not all, dealers would do it). All of the "official" dealer programmable functions (DRL, door locking, etc.) can now be done by the user even without Nav/iDrive.
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Hound Passer First Lieutenant 60 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 435i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	So what is the deal with the getting the dealer to program the clown nose to blink on lock? Same dealer did it no prob. for me w/ the Z4. Is it still technically possible to get the blinking w/o the alarm?
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rrandyy Captain 31 Rep 799 Posts Drives: E92 328 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Clown nose won't blink unless you install the alarm. No.
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