Are the steering wheel buttons oriented the wrong way or is it me?

disruptv · 08-23-2009, 09:19 AM

Hey guys/gals

I picked up my M and when I press up arrow on the steering wheel or "right" arrow on the radio console, the system rewinds the track, or goes to the previous track instead of going forward...wtf?!

My 06330xi did not do that and instead was set logically not counter logic lol

I'm looking thru the manual and cant find any settings that show i can adjust the orientation of these buttons

thanks

Z4dave · 08-23-2009, 09:35 AM

Mine works like this

Silverstone · 08-23-2009, 09:37 AM

This happens in my car as well...i thought it was normal...but now that u bring it up...hmmmm....

disruptv · 08-23-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4dave

Mine works like this

wow, ur car does it the correct way, mine does the exact opposite! lol

wtf

Petlizard · 08-23-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4dave

Mine works like this

Are those buttons on your paddles? Do they light up? Is this aftermarket?

Swancoat · 08-23-2009, 10:05 AM

Mine goes the 'backwards' way too. I figured it was wrong at first, but then thought it was set up that way because it then matches the list direction in iDrive. Surprised to hear there's someone who's buttons go the 'right' way though.

ChinoOrtega · 08-23-2009, 10:07 AM

mine go the right way, opposite to the OP's

albert1028 · 08-23-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Swancoat

Mine goes the 'backwards' way too. I figured it was wrong at first, but then thought it was set up that way because it then matches the list direction in iDrive. Surprised to hear there's someone who's buttons go the 'right' way though.

Mine too. It seems 'backwards' compared to my E46. Wonder if this is just adjusting the wiring?

powerplay · 08-23-2009, 10:27 AM

mine does the opposite way too..which one is the correct way... I guess it could be simply programmed ...

albert1028 · 08-23-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4dave

Mine works like this

Is it me, or do the paddle shifters look non-oem to me.

r53s65e90 · 08-23-2009, 10:56 AM

Funny. From the small sample so far seems like 09s follow the dct convention. Mine is a 09 and the down arrow goes to the next song/station.

richj777 · 08-23-2009, 11:01 AM

My 09 does this also. Down arrow on the steering wheel goes to the next track, and if you hold it down fast forwards. But on the radio console, this is done with the right arrow, contrary to the OP. I have NAV, which kind of makes sense since the next track is lower on the list and the down arrow would select it. Maybe the buttons on the wheel should have been next to each other instead.

TheBry · 08-23-2009, 12:05 PM

Very odd. I have an '08 (built late-June 08) with DCT, and my buttons function exactly as Z4 Dave's. Also, my paddle shifters don't have the little "buttons" for the -/+ symbols. Those symbols are simply etched into the metal.

Silverstone · 08-23-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Swancoat

Mine goes the 'backwards' way too. I figured it was wrong at first, but then thought it was set up that way because it then matches the list direction in iDrive. Surprised to hear there's someone who's buttons go the 'right' way though.

I thought the same thing. after that i got used to it. I dont mind it as long as im not the only one. hahaha...

Thinker23 · 08-23-2009, 12:24 PM

March 09 build and its opposite the Op's

disruptv · 08-23-2009, 12:27 PM

if it makes a difference mine is a july 09 build

JS11 · 08-23-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by albert1028

Is it me, or do the paddle shifters look non-oem to me.

the pic looks cg to me, it might be old promotional material.

Swancoat · 08-23-2009, 01:31 PM

I'm fully curious now. I'm going to start a poll.

M3luvr · 08-23-2009, 02:22 PM

4/09 built & have the same as the op

richj777 · 08-23-2009, 02:52 PM

What about the arrows on the radio console? OP said his right arrow rewinds/goes to previous track. Mine is opposite although my steering wheel arrows are the same as his (up = rewind/previous preset/track). No one else has commented on those arrows. If it's the build date, mine is May 09. I also have NAV. Maybe if you don't have NAV it works the "normal" way? Unlike mine?

Green///Hell · 08-23-2009, 04:45 PM

My 08' goes the "right" way

I hate the opposite way. All of our Merc cars are backwards and it really throws me off

Z4dave · 08-23-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JS11

the pic looks cg to me, it might be old promotional material.

Not my car Searched google images and just put arrows on it

08-23-2009, 09:19 AM	#1
disruptv Major 86 Rep 1,139 Posts Drives: 3M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ny iTrader: (10) Garage List 09 3m [0.00]	Are the steering wheel buttons oriented the wrong way or is it me? Hey guys/gals I picked up my M and when I press up arrow on the steering wheel or "right" arrow on the radio console, the system rewinds the track, or goes to the previous track instead of going forward...wtf?! My 06330xi did not do that and instead was set logically not counter logic lol I'm looking thru the manual and cant find any settings that show i can adjust the orientation of these buttons thanks
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08-23-2009, 09:35 AM	#2
Z4dave First Lieutenant 40 Rep 392 Posts Drives: 2012 STI Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Mine works like this Attached Images
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08-23-2009, 09:37 AM	#3
Silverstone Lieutenant 31 Rep 534 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E93 M DCT SILVERSTONE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Saudi Arabia iTrader: (0)	This happens in my car as well...i thought it was normal...but now that u bring it up...hmmmm....
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08-23-2009, 10:05 AM	#6
Swancoat Lieutenant 136 Rep 504 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Mine goes the 'backwards' way too. I figured it was wrong at first, but then thought it was set up that way because it then matches the list direction in iDrive. Surprised to hear there's someone who's buttons go the 'right' way though.
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08-23-2009, 10:07 AM	#7
ChinoOrtega Captain 50 Rep 604 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Guatemala iTrader: (0)	mine go the right way, opposite to the OP's
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08-23-2009, 10:27 AM	#9
powerplay Private First Class 5 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe black widow Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ATHENS iTrader: (0)	mine does the opposite way too..which one is the correct way... I guess it could be simply programmed ...
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08-23-2009, 10:56 AM	#11
r53s65e90 8300 19 Rep 573 Posts Drives: r53 s65e90 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	Funny. From the small sample so far seems like 09s follow the dct convention. Mine is a 09 and the down arrow goes to the next song/station.
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08-23-2009, 11:01 AM	#12
richj777 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Denver iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [0.00]	My 09 does this also. Down arrow on the steering wheel goes to the next track, and if you hold it down fast forwards. But on the radio console, this is done with the right arrow, contrary to the OP. I have NAV, which kind of makes sense since the next track is lower on the list and the down arrow would select it. Maybe the buttons on the wheel should have been next to each other instead. __________________ 2009 E92 JzB/FR/4MX:ZCW:ZPP:ZTP:752:655:6FL:415 3M 20%:3M clear mask:matte black front and side grilles:SilverVision rear turn signals:reflectors delete:Euro headlight switch, w/o front fog button:6000K LED Angel Eyes
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08-23-2009, 12:05 PM	#13
TheBry Major 139 Rep 1,020 Posts Drives: 2016 G12 750i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco, California iTrader: (0)	Very odd. I have an '08 (built late-June 08) with DCT, and my buttons function exactly as Z4 Dave's. Also, my paddle shifters don't have the little "buttons" for the -/+ symbols. Those symbols are simply etched into the metal. __________________ Past: 2008 M3 (E93) naturally aspirated V8 realness! Past: 2012 740Li (F02) M-Sport (European Delivery) Present: 2016 750i (G12) M-Sport
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08-23-2009, 12:24 PM	#15
Thinker23 Private First Class 6 Rep 194 Posts Drives: '09 E92 M3 - AW, 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	March 09 build and its opposite the Op's __________________ 03/09 Alpine White E92 - 6MT BMW Performance Steering Wheel : BMW Stainless Steel Pedals
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08-23-2009, 12:27 PM	#16
disruptv Major 86 Rep 1,139 Posts Drives: 3M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ny iTrader: (10) Garage List 09 3m [0.00]	if it makes a difference mine is a july 09 build
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08-23-2009, 01:31 PM	#18
Swancoat Lieutenant 136 Rep 504 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	I'm fully curious now. I'm going to start a poll.
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M3luvr Private First Class 2 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 09 M3 E90 DCT Silverstone Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South San Francisco iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 DCT [0.00]	4/09 built & have the same as the op __________________ 09 E90 MDCT Silverstone, Black Extended, Prem/Tech/Cold, Carbon Leather, 19's, Enhanced Sound, IPod, PDC, 3M clear bra, 3M tint 35% front, 20% rear, painted reflectors
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richj777 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Denver iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [0.00]	What about the arrows on the radio console? OP said his right arrow rewinds/goes to previous track. Mine is opposite although my steering wheel arrows are the same as his (up = rewind/previous preset/track). No one else has commented on those arrows. If it's the build date, mine is May 09. I also have NAV. Maybe if you don't have NAV it works the "normal" way? Unlike mine? __________________ 2009 E92 JzB/FR/4MX:ZCW:ZPP:ZTP:752:655:6FL:415 3M 20%:3M clear mask:matte black front and side grilles:SilverVision rear turn signals:reflectors delete:Euro headlight switch, w/o front fog button:6000K LED Angel Eyes
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08-23-2009, 04:45 PM	#21
Green///Hell Colonel 183 Rep 2,872 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, F15 X5, 1199S Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	My 08' goes the "right" way I hate the opposite way. All of our Merc cars are backwards and it really throws me off
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