What am I doing wrong?

laperacfo · 12-04-2008, 03:40 PM

I get in the car and turn the engine on. I turn the iDrive knob clockwise 5 times and wait 5 seconds and turn it counter clockwise 7 times and wait 7 seconds after that. I drive at a consistent speed of 88mph. Nothing happens! I really need help fast. There's something important that I really need to take care of right away. My existence depends on it.

kingflys · 12-04-2008, 03:55 PM

I tried the same thing yesterday but then realized all that did was open all my windows, doors, trunk and hood.

downsouth · 12-04-2008, 04:03 PM

wtf is this supposed to do? is this a joke?

KCWolfPck · 12-04-2008, 04:05 PM

Have you checked the flux capacitor?

KCWolfPck · 12-04-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by downsouth

wtf is this supposed to do? is this a joke?

You've never seen the movie Back to the Future?

BillLee · 12-04-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by downsouth

wtf is this supposed to do? is this a joke?

i don't get it either?

laperacfo · 12-04-2008, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCWolfPck

Have you checked the flux capacitor?

I did. Looked fine.

chazzz · 12-04-2008, 04:36 PM

88 mph? Are you trying to go back to 1953 in your BMW? This isn't a DeLorean.

GeauxChadE90 · 12-04-2008, 04:41 PM

You don't need roads, either...

cardsdoc · 12-04-2008, 04:51 PM

It's a known issue. The current ECU software version can not generate the full 1.21 JW needed. I'm hoping for a fix soon.

Strongmad · 12-04-2008, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laperacfo

I get in the car and turn the engine on. I turn the iDrive knob clockwise 5 times and wait 5 seconds and turn it counter clockwise 7 times and wait 7 seconds after that. I drive at a consistent speed of 88mph. Nothing happens! I really need help fast. There's something important that I really need to take care of right away. My existence depends on it.

Works just fine for me, Super Pursuit Mode, no problems!

deletedelete · 12-04-2008, 05:01 PM

stick a metal rod into the idrive knob and pray for a thunder storm.

GeauxChadE90 · 12-04-2008, 05:03 PM

I don't think Doc is real active on e90post, you may want to check FluxCapPost.com

JO3 · 12-04-2008, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chazzz

88 mph? Are you trying to go back to 1953 in your BMW? This isn't a DeLorean.

There's not enough stainless steel on the BMW

Barmats · 12-04-2008, 06:02 PM

You should report this to the dealer asap. There may be a TSB through the USB.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 12-04-2008, 06:08 PM

Herknav · 12-04-2008, 07:13 PM

bored?

3pnt4maro · 12-04-2008, 08:25 PM

did you say 1.21 jiggawatts???!!!!!???

Tag · 12-04-2008, 08:29 PM

When you get it to work go back to just before you posted this thread and stop yourself.

BMWFM · 12-04-2008, 08:29 PM

No. You have to push it to 888mph. Try it and see what happens.

FM

Aurora Bearialis · 12-04-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 3pnt4maro

did you say 1.21 jiggawatts???!!!!!???

WHAT?!?!? 1.21 GIGA WATTS!?!?!?!??!?!

fdiprete · 12-05-2008, 07:30 AM

are you using an after market flux capacitor?
if so this may void your warranty.

12-04-2008, 03:40 PM	#1
laperacfo First Lieutenant 48 Rep 372 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 X5 [0.00]	What am I doing wrong? I get in the car and turn the engine on. I turn the iDrive knob clockwise 5 times and wait 5 seconds and turn it counter clockwise 7 times and wait 7 seconds after that. I drive at a consistent speed of 88mph. Nothing happens! I really need help fast. There's something important that I really need to take care of right away. My existence depends on it.
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kingflys Kingflys 8 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Riverside, CA iTrader: (1)	I tried the same thing yesterday but then realized all that did was open all my windows, doors, trunk and hood.
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downsouth Enlisted Member 10 Rep 37 Posts Drives: M550i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	wtf is this supposed to do? is this a joke?
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cardsdoc Lieutenant 80 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Msport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Shaker Heights, OH iTrader: (0)	It's a known issue. The current ECU software version can not generate the full 1.21 JW needed. I'm hoping for a fix soon. __________________ 2016 340i xDrive, msport, estoril/saddle/anthracite, blk kidney grills, 400m mixed summer, adaptive m, technology, lighting, cold weather, drivers assistance, enhanced usb
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GeauxChadE90 Private 4 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2006 Black/Terra 325i Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (0)	I don't think Doc is real active on e90post, you may want to check FluxCapPost.com
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12-05-2008, 07:30 AM	#22
fdiprete First Lieutenant 21 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 2014 512i xdrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NH iTrader: (2)	are you using an after market flux capacitor? if so this may void your warranty.
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