Heating and Ventilating
01-18-2009, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='770706' date='Jan 18 2009, 09:26 AM
I understand but again, on my car (and on my old E60), I rarely need to use the windshield defroster. When I do, I don't need it on for very long so in short time, I switch it back to auto and everything continues to work perfectly. If you're using the defroster to melt ice and snow maybe you should use a windshield scraper on it first? (Not trying to be a wise guy -- I just don't know why you're experiences are so different than mine...)
I don't think we are that different. The I Drive is not perfect which is why they have made so many changes and they are coming out with generation II.
People want to be able to control functions like radio and HVAC directly the I-Drive II gives you the ability to fine tune these functions. It should be the best of both worlds.
The E61 is a great car and the new model should even be better.
01-18-2009, 07:00 AM
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For the most part, I use auto settings. I do dislike having to use iDrive to adjust the center vent temp, liking the manual wheel in any other BMW, but the '08 is better with the short cut buttons (3 center buttons of the HVAC controls). In the spring and fall, I have to switch it to 4 red bars in the morning and 4 blue in the warm afternoons. Now in the winter I keep it 2-4 red bars all the time. I don't have a problem using the defrost button briefly and don't notice cool floor air but garaged but in the south I rarely have to clear snow/ice/frost off the windows. You can use the shortcut buttons to adjust the airflow if you want. I rarely do.
I do use the heated seats and wheel to quickly get warm each morning but the car warms up in a few minutes anyways.
PS: It does seem the left shortcut button can cycle thru default and custom settings but I haven't fully figured it out.
PPS: The rear vent temp wheel should allow the back to be different from the front.
I do use the heated seats and wheel to quickly get warm each morning but the car warms up in a few minutes anyways.
PS: It does seem the left shortcut button can cycle thru default and custom settings but I haven't fully figured it out.
PPS: The rear vent temp wheel should allow the back to be different from the front.
01-23-2009, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='760687' date='Jan 6 2009, 12:04 PM
01-23-2009, 08:35 AM
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i can get my car comfortable, but i have no clue what i am doing... is it just my car, or is there actual temp knobs. i have looked at the idrive like once when messing with the temp... i just adjust the temp and how hard the air blows from the knobs on the dash...
01-23-2009, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by V70Cat' post='770739' date='Jan 18 2009, 04:23 PM
I generally try not to scrape my glass will use a brush but not a scraper.
01-23-2009, 09:27 PM
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The Auto / Auto modes work just fine for me too. Also, I use a BMW Car Cover daily and I don't get any ice/frost on the windows once taken off... Heat up the seat and steering wheel and in just a few mins it's nice and toasty. -- then it'll be 70F outside later in the day and it cools just fine as well.
01-24-2009, 05:41 AM
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In other posts I mentioned that my 07 525xi had little or no heat. The dealer replaced the thremostat and a water inlet and it had heat, just not where you wanted it. It seemed to always come out of the winshield vents and then move to the center vents, but never the floor. I left the car at the dealer one cold night last week and went back to take a service tech for a ride the next morning. After 15 minutes he said something was wrong. They ordered a new control module and told me yesterday that they were programing the 14 air doors. I hope this helps because I am about ready to give up on this car.
01-24-2009, 02:45 PM
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My Ride: 2008 525i LCI - saphire black on black dakota leather, dark poplar wood, moonroof, cruise control, electric seats with memory, nokia 6230i bluetooth + cradle, rain sensor, A/C with extended features, extended lights package, PDC, rear power sunshade, AUX Jack, steptronic, M-Tech steering wheel, 10 Airbags, smokers package, DSC, interior and exterior mirror with anti-dazzel function, business radio; power folding mirrors
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now this has always been very confusing 4 me.... If i can set the temperature for driver and passenger and have the car do its thing using the auto button, then what do the 'individual' buttons do?
01-24-2009, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='770472' date='Jan 17 2009, 06:54 PM
Quieter too!
Sorry, I had to vent since I had to listen to the wife rant about it today.....
01-27-2009, 06:25 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525i Titanium Silver, All Weather, XM (Aftermarket)
I must be alone here, but I actually like the flexibility provided by the heating system and iDrive. It takes some amount of use to understand it thoroughly, but after driving my wife's last two cars (Volvo wagon and Merc GL) I really prefer the range of temperatures and air speeds in the BMW with iDrive. I spend an hour each way in my car in the morning and evening in the mid-Atlantic, and it can get into the 10's temp-wise...I crank up the heat on my feet, cool the air a bit on my face and reduce the air speed on the dash and defroster vents --where else are you going to be able to do that? I know it has its drawbacks but I have learned to really appreciate it over 115,000 miles...'06 525i...
All the best!
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