How come my car doesn't do this??

AW128i · 06-15-2011, 08:30 AM

The BC on my car won't display on two lines like this. How come? It really irks me for some reason!

shemeld_135 · 06-15-2011, 08:33 AM

even if you push the button on the end of the turn signal?

KingOfJericho · 06-15-2011, 08:38 AM

yeah, push the button on the end of the blinker stalk and see what happens.

AW128i · 06-15-2011, 09:52 AM

The BC is fully-functioning, it just changes to a one-line display; i.e., you can view the BC info or the odometers, but not both at the same time like in the pic above. I've seen 128i's with the two-line display, so I don't think it's a 128i vs. 135i thing.

1speedbike · 06-15-2011, 10:14 AM

Different software version maybe? Ask your dealership what version you have and see if they can update you to the latest..

that's my best guess

AW128i · 06-15-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 1speedbike

Different software version maybe? Ask your dealership what version you have and see if they can update you to the latest..

that's my best guess

It took my dealer two days to get the iPod adapter programming right. Not sure I trust them with a vehicle software update!

onefastman · 06-15-2011, 05:57 PM

My car wont do that because i get less than 200 miles per tank

Boxtyp3 · 06-16-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AW128i

It took my dealer two days to get the iPod adapter programming right. Not sure I trust them with a vehicle software update!

Just wondering why wouldn't you trust the dealer for software update? Who else will do that for you if in case that would solve the prob?

zamboni · 06-16-2011, 05:19 PM

I believed this feature only available on 3 series and up.

amancuso · 06-16-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by zamboni

I believed this feature only available on 3 series and up.

I think you may be right. My 128i doesn't do it, nor do any of the loaner 1ers I've had.

b1g1an · 06-16-2011, 06:33 PM

My 2012 120d does the two lines, didn't think it was anything new.

JasonCSU · 06-16-2011, 06:42 PM

My '08 135 shows both lines.

Jbiancolli · 06-16-2011, 07:02 PM

2010 135. Nope

doogle · 06-16-2011, 07:33 PM

my 2010 135i shows both lines.

6MT/idrive

zamboni · 06-16-2011, 08:13 PM

Software upgrade?

Dackelone · 06-16-2011, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by doogle

my 2010 135i shows both lines.

Mine does too, from day one. I've been meaning to post a pic.

Kamal · 06-16-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonCSU

My '08 135 shows both lines.

+1

RnmEvo9 · 06-16-2011, 09:49 PM

My 08 doesn't show those two lines but it doesn't irk me.

Sylon · 06-16-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by amancuso

I think you may be right. My 128i doesn't do it, nor do any of the loaner 1ers I've had.

My 2011 135i does it, 2 lines. Its actually what I have mine currently setup to show. Its done it since I took delivery, and I've had 1 software update since then. The update didnt change it though, its still 2 lines.

x5mad · 06-17-2011, 06:43 AM

I think it depends on whether you have auto or manual. Man displays 2 lines

Rawhide · 06-17-2011, 08:07 AM

My 2010 135 shows two lines and my 2008 128 did also. Both have autos if the above theory is true.

fun2drv · 06-17-2011, 08:08 AM

My 2010 6sp 135i only shows one line. The whole sequence information changed when the software was "updated". Now every time you start the car it shows the odometer as default. Prior to the "update" it would come up on the same indicator that was active when the car was shut off. I really liked the way it was before...

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shemeld_135 Major 652 Rep 1,406 Posts Drives: 2020 SO - M2C Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: KOP, PA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2020 BMW M2C [0.00] 2016 BMW M2 [10.00]	even if you push the button on the end of the turn signal?
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KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	yeah, push the button on the end of the blinker stalk and see what happens. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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AW128i Major 44 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: E82 N51 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southeastern, PA iTrader: (1)	The BC is fully-functioning, it just changes to a one-line display; i.e., you can view the BC info or the odometers, but not both at the same time like in the pic above. I've seen 128i's with the two-line display, so I don't think it's a 128i vs. 135i thing.
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1speedbike Brigadier General 734 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2022 X4 M40i, 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MKE iTrader: (15)	Different software version maybe? Ask your dealership what version you have and see if they can update you to the latest.. that's my best guess __________________ 2022 X4 M40i - 2008 135i - 2015 F700GS On Order - 2024 i4 M50 Scruffy's gonna die the way he lived... Mmhm.
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onefastman Major General 159 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	My car wont do that because i get less than 200 miles per tank __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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b1g1an Enlisted Member 4 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2012 120d M Sport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	My 2012 120d does the two lines, didn't think it was anything new.
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JasonCSU Colonel 702 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: '08 135i, '88 325is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW 325is [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	My '08 135 shows both lines. __________________ Delivered in Munich, broken in on the Nurburgring.
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Jbiancolli New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 135i convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: Waynesboro PA iTrader: (0)	2010 135. Nope
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doogle Private 5 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	my 2010 135i shows both lines. 6MT/idrive Last edited by doogle; 06-18-2011 at 10:56 AM..
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RnmEvo9 Banned 247 Rep 1,827 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL iTrader: (2)	My 08 doesn't show those two lines but it doesn't irk me.
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x5mad Lieutenant Colonel 352 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: iX 40 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List bmw [0.00]	I think it depends on whether you have auto or manual. Man displays 2 lines
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06-17-2011, 08:07 AM	#21
Rawhide Captain 364 Rep 794 Posts Drives: 2022 M340ix Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA, KC iTrader: (0)	My 2010 135 shows two lines and my 2008 128 did also. Both have autos if the above theory is true.
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fun2drv Lieutenant 262 Rep 561 Posts Drives: '23 M5 Comp Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Columbia, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M5 [10.00] 2023 BMW M5 [0.00]	My 2010 6sp 135i only shows one line. The whole sequence information changed when the software was "updated". Now every time you start the car it shows the odometer as default. Prior to the "update" it would come up on the same indicator that was active when the car was shut off. I really liked the way it was before...
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