[Navypilot]

This is a dumb question. Does my 22 M40i have AWD? On my Macan, it showed me what percent was going to front and back wheels. I never thought to ask the question! Dumb.

[sunay27]

Yes the M40i by default has xDrive which is the AWD system of BMW. You can see the driving dynamics on your infotainment screen

You can navigate to CAR—> Driving Information —> xView and it will show you the details.

[MontyB1]

I’ve had a funny one in the last few drives. I used the voice assistance to plan a route and normally it’s super fast but took ages so I cancelled it. But now it randomly starts up without me pressing the button mid playing music.

I’ve not changed anything, anyone had anything similar?

[brettl]

Originally Posted by MontyB1

I've had a funny one in the last few drives. I used the voice assistance to plan a route and normally it's super fast but took ages so I cancelled it. But now it randomly starts up without me pressing the button mid playing music.

I've not changed anything, anyone had anything similar?

Yes, my Nav has been super slow to identify a location I'm trying to find. I've given up and used waze instead. Started a thread on it a couple days ago.

[Navypilot]

Thanks for telling me that I do have AWD.

[Itsmeagain]

I recently purchased the the BMW Safety Camera Information digital download for the connected drive.
Does it automatically show up because , theres nothing different to my display at all. No cameras show up on the map or warnings that I am approaching one. Any ideas?

[MasAyinde]

Originally Posted by Itsmeagain

I recently purchased the the BMW Safety Camera Information digital download for the connected drive.
Does it automatically show up because , theres nothing different to my display at all. No cameras show up on the map or warnings that I am approaching one. Any ideas?

Does it show on the apps page? Mine took a day or two before it showed up there, but there should be a new "Route warnings" setting on the HUD (if equipped)

[Itsmeagain]

Originally Posted by MasAyinde

Does it show on the apps page? Mine took a day or two before it showed up there, but there should be a new "Route warnings" setting on the HUD (if equipped)

Thanks, I will check when I go out

[CFonAir]

Originally Posted by Itsmeagain

Thanks, I will check when I go out

There is nothing to see until you're close to a camera, then it will give you a notification.

Be aware, it isn't perfect. I don't know how often the database is updated, but it completed missed a speed camera the other day. I knew about it, so I was already slowing down, but it's less than a year old, and clearly missing from their database.

[abbike18]

Let's see how this fits in "too stupid go ask"

I recently bought a used 2019 X3 M40i. Carfax said it had the brake fluid flushed at 31k in August of 2021 at the BMW dealer. It's now 5 months and 2k miles later.

I was pushing it the other day and felt like the brakes didn't feel as good as they should. Checked the fluid with the voltmeter test, got 0.25 volts (0.3 is the limit). Opened up the right rear bleeder and started sucking out cloudy fluid. Like 30k cloudy fluid, not 2k cloudy fluid.

Is it possible a dealer "said" they did a brake fluid flush but actually didn't?

[MontyB1]

Originally Posted by brettl

Yes, my Nav has been super slow to identify a location I'm trying to find. I've given up and used waze instead. Started a thread on it a couple days ago.

Response seems absolutely fine now.

Its more that it keeps popping up as if I've pressed the button but it hasn't. Quite annoying its like its still listening but this is over multiple journeys.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by abbike18

... Is it possible a dealer "said" they did a brake fluid flush but actually didn't?

Yes, but it's still under warranty so take it in and see what they do or don't do.

[Coi]

Originally Posted by abbike18

I recently bought a used 2019 X3 M40i. Carfax said it had the brake fluid flushed at 31k in August of 2021 at the BMW dealer. It's now 5 months and 2k miles later.

I was pushing it the other day and felt like the brakes didn't feel as good as they should. Checked the fluid with the voltmeter test, got 0.25 volts (0.3 is the limit). Opened up the right rear bleeder and started sucking out cloudy fluid. Like 30k cloudy fluid, not 2k cloudy fluid.

Is it possible a dealer "said" they did a brake fluid flush but actually didn't?

It's possible the dealer said they changed the fluid and didn't, so much as anything is possible. That would be highly expected and completely unacceptable if true. Somewhere with a tough climate and older vehicle that could be downright dangerous.

I've personally never seen cloudy brake fluid, only dark. I once changed brake fluid that was nearly 10 years old with tens of thousands of miles and it was very dark but not cloudy. It should stay translucent even if it's old, so I'm not sure what would make it opaque. It would have to be severely contaminated for you to notice a difference under regular circumstances. Usually you have to be driving a car pretty hard (boil the fluid) or have it be really bad before the pedal will start to feel off. Even brake fluid from a new vehicle with 30k miles on it should look nearly new and not feel different.

Did the fluid look cloudy in the line, or was it in a container after you drained it? I've seen like-new fluid do some strange things only after draining it into a container that had a little water or other fluid in it. Seen it change to weird colors or form precipitate but only after taking it out of the lines.

[Snave01]

I didn’t find this elsewhere, I’ve seen images of the key fob with a screen on it…was that an option and if not, where do people get them?

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by Snave01

I didn’t find this elsewhere, I’ve seen images of the key fob with a screen on it…was that an option and if not, where do people get them?

The display key ( see diagram below) is option code S3DSA:

https://bimmercat.com/bmw/en/search/...8D/USA/41_3209

[abbike18]

Originally Posted by Coi

It's possible the dealer said they changed the fluid and didn't, so much as anything is possible. That would be highly expected and completely unacceptable if true. Somewhere with a tough climate and older vehicle that could be downright dangerous.

I've personally never seen cloudy brake fluid, only dark. I once changed brake fluid that was nearly 10 years old with tens of thousands of miles and it was very dark but not cloudy. It should stay translucent even if it's old, so I'm not sure what would make it opaque. It would have to be severely contaminated for you to notice a difference under regular circumstances. Usually you have to be driving a car pretty hard (boil the fluid) or have it be really bad before the pedal will start to feel off. Even brake fluid from a new vehicle with 30k miles on it should look nearly new and not feel different.

Did the fluid look cloudy in the line, or was it in a container after you drained it? I've seen like-new fluid do some strange things only after draining it into a container that had a little water or other fluid in it. Seen it change to weird colors or form precipitate but only after taking it out of the lines.

The fluid was slightly darker than normal, and slightly less transparent than normal when I pulled it out and examined it in the catch can of the vacuum bleeder. So It wasn't terrible. The bad brake feel I described was only under very hard driving where I was intentionally testing the brakes. I got the squishy pedal boiled fluid feel far before I was expecting it, which made me wonder what was going on. The fluid was not 'dangerous' per se, maybe just not perfect for hard driving.

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

Yes, but it's still under warranty so take it in and see what they do or don't do.

I just bled it myself with 2L of new fluid. That was faster than going to the dealer and seeing what they wanted to do, scheduling, and letting them do it

Took it out this morning for a quick test - way better. Didn't get any fluid boiling after many repeated 90-30 stops. Bravo!

[jsh139]

Originally Posted by abbike18

Let's see how this fits in "too stupid go ask"

I recently bought a used 2019 X3 M40i. Carfax said it had the brake fluid flushed at 31k in August of 2021 at the BMW dealer. It's now 5 months and 2k miles later.

I was pushing it the other day and felt like the brakes didn't feel as good as they should. Checked the fluid with the voltmeter test, got 0.25 volts (0.3 is the limit). Opened up the right rear bleeder and started sucking out cloudy fluid. Like 30k cloudy fluid, not 2k cloudy fluid.

Is it possible a dealer "said" they did a brake fluid flush but actually didn't?

I would take what Carfax says with a grain of salt. Did you contact the dealer to ask if they have it on record as being changed?

[spangle1980]

Originally Posted by Snave01

I didn’t find this elsewhere, I’ve seen images of the key fob with a screen on it…was that an option and if not, where do people get them?

Be careful what you wish for - quite possibly the most useless key on the planet.

I got one with mine and have never used it. it's big, has shit functionality and is just plain flamed in most circles.

I hope to God my new one (if it ever comes - slated for f**king August now) has two 'normal' keys.

[avi66]

Originally Posted by spangle1980

I hope to God my new one (if it ever comes - slated for f**king August now) has two 'normal' keys.

Yea, but August of what year ???

[megf]

I figured out how to get the heated seats to turn on with remote start, but they turn on at the lowest level (1 light). Anyone know how to get them to turn on at a higher setting with remote start?

[Itsmeagain]

Originally Posted by CFonAir

There is nothing to see until you're close to a camera, then it will give you a notification.

Be aware, it isn't perfect. I don't know how often the database is updated, but it completed missed a speed camera the other day. I knew about it, so I was already slowing down, but it's less than a year old, and clearly missing from their database.

I dunno about them updating the database but it ain't picked up nothing yet. Taking my son back to uni on the weekend in London, so will give it another chance before i ask for a refund.

[TX3M]

Originally Posted by MasAyinde

Does it show on the apps page? Mine took a day or two before it showed up there, but there should be a new "Route warnings" setting on the HUD (if equipped)

FYI - You can go into settings and choose where you want the warning to display, either in the HUD (if you have HUD) or the Instrument Cluster.