No LC after 1200 mile service

RealSanaii · 06-30-2008, 05:28 PM

I got my car back this afternoon and I was happy that my dealer didn't change the transmission fluid!!!

However, After driving the car for about an hour, I wanted to see the checquered flag!!

I deactivated the DSC, selected S-6, then hold the gear lever and nothing is on. The engine is fully warmed too.

All the SA's are gone at my dealer so I guess I have to go tomorrow again to check this out.

So my question is:

Does the dealer actually have to unlock the LC?

icemang17 · 06-30-2008, 06:44 PM

I heard that the dealer DOES NOT have some kind of secret Launch Control code....the computer just knows when you have driven enough to pass "break in" & allows it to happen...I also heard that if you don't turn off the DSC 1st then you can't get S6...since you can only get S6 once the DSC is off

!Xoible · 06-30-2008, 06:51 PM

from what im reading im getting the impression that DCT cars launch with DSC completely off??? isnt that hella freaking wheel spin like hell?

since i saw the thread a couple hours ago i wanted to ask "what's LC?"

but im joking...

RealSanaii · 06-30-2008, 06:59 PM

weird.. I can select S-6 but it doesn't have Launch Control ( for you, Mantis

)

I guess I have to drive a little more.

!Xoible · 06-30-2008, 07:07 PM

hahaha thanks! i know what LC is, i meant to sound ignorant like "what's that thing you guys have with DCT"... u know every thread has to go into some 6MT vs. DCT shit... nevermind.

so is it true, to launch you guys turn DSC off?

RealSanaii · 06-30-2008, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Mantis

hahaha thanks! i know what LC is, i meant to sound ignorant like "what's that thing you guys have with DCT"... u know every thread has to go into some 6MT vs. DCT shit... nevermind.

so is it true, to launch you guys turn DSC off?

I was teasing you as well

. Hopefully this thread is not one of them

.

And yes, we HAVE to turn the DSC off the get to S-6.

sfbimmer13 · 06-30-2008, 07:35 PM

I was also told that it would enable itself at over 1200 miles, but it could also be 1290, 1300, 1350...the ECU will determine when it is broken in enough :-)

RealSanaii · 06-30-2008, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfbimmer13

I was also told that it would enable itself at over 1200 miles, but it could also be 1290, 1300, 1350...the ECU will determine when it is broken in enough :-)

According to the short manual, it is 1250 miles so I guess I have few more miles.

I was going to drive around and see if that was the case but another thunderstorm... ughh... I guess Al Gore was right. Global warming is not science fiction!

skierman64 · 06-30-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Mantis

from what im reading im getting the impression that DCT cars launch with DSC completely off??? isnt that hella freaking wheel spin like hell?

since i saw the thread a couple hours ago i wanted to ask "what's LC?"

but im joking...

Launch Control controls tire spin by moderating the clutch on engagement. Similiar to an F1 car launch control.
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My launch control was available at the dealership immediately after my 1200 mile service, however I don't know if the dealer activates it by updateing the onboard computer with the service data. I activated LC in the dealer parking lot before I drove away from my 1200 mile service.

skierman64 · 06-30-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RealSanaii

ughh... I guess Al Gore was right. Global warming is not science fiction!

Thank God Al Gore invented the internet so I can stay home in my Air Conditioned house.

ihyln · 06-30-2008, 10:37 PM

To unlock launch control you must press up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A

RayC · 06-30-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ihyln

To unlock launch control you must press up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A

Only if it gave you the extra lives too.

skierman64 · 06-30-2008, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihyln

To unlock launch control you must press up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A

If you then "turn yourself around" you have the hokey pokey.

12:03 · 06-30-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ihyln

To unlock launch control you must press up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A

hahahahahaha...

ihyln · 07-01-2008, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skierman64

If you then "turn yourself around" you have the hokey pokey.

Did you not play any Konami games ever? /facepalm

mkoesel · 07-01-2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealSanaii

And yes, we HAVE to turn the DSC off the get to S-6.

Though according to swamp2 (if I recall), you can actually reenable DSC once in S-6 mode, and still remain in S-6. But I think its true that to actually use LC you have to keep DSC disabled.

skierman64 · 07-01-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihyln

Did you not play any Konami games ever? /facepalm

Not only have I never played any konami games, I had never even heard of a konami game until you typed it above. Obviously I'm out of the loop on gaming except a few of the Wii games we have at home.

Nothing against gamers, I'm sure it's entertaining, but I prefer to experience "real" life.

I have however done the hokey pokey.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Though according to swamp2 (if I recall), you can actually reenable DSC once in S-6 mode, and still remain in S-6. But I think its true that to actually use LC you have to keep DSC disabled.

When I reengage DSC after selecting S-6 my transmission reverts to S-5. I can not have S-6 and DSC on simultaniously.

subterFUSE · 07-01-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihyln

To unlock launch control you must press up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A

Ha ha!! I remember that code from playing Contra.

ihyln · 07-01-2008, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skierman64

Not only have I never played any konami games, I had never even heard of a konami game until you typed it above. Obviously I'm out of the loop on gaming except a few of the Wii games we have at home.

Nothing against gamers, I'm sure it's entertaining, but I prefer to experience "real" life.

If you ever had a NES/SNES it's hard to miss a Konami game!

I'm curious to know how old you are

I'm guessing you didn't grow up in the 80s like I did!

JEllis · 07-01-2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihyln

To unlock launch control you must press up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A

Will I get unlimited ammo for a sweet mini gun mounted on the hood?

Jason

e46e92love · 07-01-2008, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealSanaii

I guess Al Gore was right. Global warming is not science fiction!

Not to go OT, but +1

e46e92love · 07-01-2008, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealSanaii

I was teasing you as well

. Hopefully this thread is not one of them

.

And yes, we HAVE to turn the DSC off the get to S-6.

Quote:

Originally Posted by skierman64

Launch Control controls tire spin by moderating the clutch on engagement. Similiar to an F1 car launch control.
=========================
My launch control was available at the dealership immediately after my 1200 mile service, however I don't know if the dealer activates it by updateing the onboard computer with the service data. I activated LC in the dealer parking lot before I drove away from my 1200 mile service.

So the only time you can be in S6 mode is with DSC completely off? I always thought it would allow S6 with DSC off and the most aggressive DSC mode (MDM). Can anyone tell mine has not arrived yet

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RealSanaii Lieutenant 21 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 2008 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: US iTrader: (0)	No LC after 1200 mile service I got my car back this afternoon and I was happy that my dealer didn't change the transmission fluid!!! However, After driving the car for about an hour, I wanted to see the checquered flag!! I deactivated the DSC, selected S-6, then hold the gear lever and nothing is on. The engine is fully warmed too. All the SA's are gone at my dealer so I guess I have to go tomorrow again to check this out. So my question is: Does the dealer actually have to unlock the LC? __________________ I get it now... BMW FTW!
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