Why "RDS" feature only works with 1 key and not another?
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My Ride: MY05 545i Jet Black with Auburn interior. SMG, Logic7, Sport Package, Comfort Seats, Navigation.
I just got CIP V20.xx upgrade and I noticed that RDS now works. Namely, the radio station's name now is diplayed in big letter. I love this feature but it seems to not work if I use my 2nd key.
Another thing I noticed is that my transmission felt a little more "abrupt" after the upgrade from 16.xx, but as soon as I used my 2nd key, it felt exactly the same as pre-upgrade.
Anyway to remedy this?
Another thing I noticed is that my transmission felt a little more "abrupt" after the upgrade from 16.xx, but as soon as I used my 2nd key, it felt exactly the same as pre-upgrade.
Anyway to remedy this?
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Originally Posted by speedracerF4i' post='232016' date='Jan 30 2006, 12:33 PM
I just got CIP V20.xx upgrade and I noticed that RDS now works. Namely, the radio station's name now is diplayed in big letter. I love this feature but it seems to not work if I use my 2nd key.
Another thing I noticed is that my transmission felt a little more "abrupt" after the upgrade from 16.xx, but as soon as I used my 2nd key, it felt exactly the same as pre-upgrade.
Anyway to remedy this?
Another thing I noticed is that my transmission felt a little more "abrupt" after the upgrade from 16.xx, but as soon as I used my 2nd key, it felt exactly the same as pre-upgrade.
Anyway to remedy this?
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My Ride: MY05 545i Jet Black with Auburn interior. SMG, Logic7, Sport Package, Comfort Seats, Navigation.
As I have discovered before, the "clutch curve" on SMG's are adaptive. I've noticed that the clutch engage/release is different than before. But if I use my 2nd key, then the car drives the same as before.
I don't know why this is so.
I don't know why this is so.
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I just got CIP V20.xx upgrade and I noticed that RDS now works. Namely, the radio station's name now is diplayed in big letter. I love this feature but it seems to not work if I use my 2nd key.
Another thing I noticed is that my transmission felt a little more "abrupt" after the upgrade from 16.xx, but as soon as I used my 2nd key, it felt exactly the same as pre-upgrade.
Anyway to remedy this?
Another thing I noticed is that my transmission felt a little more "abrupt" after the upgrade from 16.xx, but as soon as I used my 2nd key, it felt exactly the same as pre-upgrade.
Anyway to remedy this?
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Oh you updated speedracer?? Hows the acceleration? Did you feel any difference? Does the car feel heavier?
Since the clutch engagement point changed is it for better or for worse? Whats different?
Since the clutch engagement point changed is it for better or for worse? Whats different?
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I think you have to resave the memory settings in M2 if you use the 2nd key to open the car. I was also shocked the other day cause I thought all of my pre-sets in the radio were erased until I realized I was using my wifes key.
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My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets.
First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.
I would suggest that you use key #2 for a few weeks. Has it been charged (needs recharge every 6 mos) recently? It probably needs to learn things, but first must be charged.
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Originally Posted by Heloha' post='232194' date='Jan 30 2006, 08:17 PM
I think you have to resave the memory settings in M2 if you use the 2nd key to open the car. I was also shocked the other day cause I thought all of my pre-sets in the radio were erased until I realized I was using my wifes key.
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='232173' date='Jan 30 2006, 06:40 PM
Oh you updated speedracer?? Hows the acceleration? Did you feel any difference? Does the car feel heavier?
Since the clutch engagement point changed is it for better or for worse? Whats different?
Since the clutch engagement point changed is it for better or for worse? Whats different?
The defaut SMG setting is still comfortable though, only the sport setting feels different.
Regarding the benefit of upgrading, I would say the new RDS feature is very usefull. I listen to FM alot during my commute and its nice to know what station you're listening to. However, you still can't use your voice command to call up a specific station. For example: "Kost FM" is still unrecognizable, you still have to spell out the exact frequency to get your desired station.
Still no MP3, and the lawyer screen doesn't go off in 20 sec.
Go now and get your upgrade