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This is off of e46fanatics.com... it may be what my service dept did but I can't guarantee it. It's written for setting the speed sensitive function, but according to the text you can get into the country mode also:
Q: How do I change the speed-sensitive volume control setting?
A: This feature allows you to decrease the speed sensitive volume with the HK system as well as put your radio in different country modes (such as Europe mode). This doesn't work on all radio options, but give it a shot:
On cars without NAV
First, don't be driving while doing this procedure.
Turn the radio off then on again. Dont touch any button except the 'm' button - the button you use to tune the radio frequency manually. Press and hold the 'm' button for TEN seconds or until the display changes. IIRC, it shows the serial number of the unit. Normally when you press 'm', the display will reflect that by replacing 'ST' (stereo tuning) with 'm'. When holding the 'm' button for this procedure, the display should not do this - you will continue to see 'ST' for the ten seconds.
Now if the display has changed, you are in a configure mode on the radio. If you press the '+' or '-' button you change modes. The mode you want will display as "GAL (1-6)". This mode allows you to adjust the speed-sensitive volume control. Use the radio preset buttons 1-6 to set the amount of volume change you want at speed. Setting 1 is the smallest change, 6 is the highest.
I use 1 with the windows closed, and 4 when it's a nice day and I drive with the windows open which makes for a lot of ambient noise at speed. The car is so quiet with the windows closed that setting 1 is plenty. On my car the default setting from the factory was 3 and it bugged me too.
Then turn the radio OFF to save the settings. Turn it back on and go for a drive to test it. The other semi-useful test mode will tell you the signal strength of any give station from 0 to 15 (highest). Use the preset buttons to change stations in the mode. This capability is probably used in the automatic tuning funtion in the radio.
On cars with NAV
Get in the car, close the door, and turn the ignition to position 1 (accessory. As soon as the monitor comes on, press and hold the RDS button for aprox 12 sec. Using the arrow keys, near the Tone and Select buttons, scroll to heading "GAL" (German acronym for speed depandant volume) The default setting will be displayed. To change, use the number keys 1-6, 1 being less increase, 6 being maximum.
Finally, they pointed out that the damage was from the two license retaining bolt heads on the car that hit me. A minor detail but each estimator commented on it instantly.
I plan to get the work done as soon as they can take me.
Thanks,
DTG
Frame/Unibody Repair and setup - Part type/part number - Sublet (What is meant by sublet??) - Dollar amount is: $ 352.00
Is it possible to repair Frame/Unibody? How safe is it? My ins co. (State Farm) is saying that it is fixable. BMW dealership is saying that it'd be perfect. Should I believe it? What is my recourse?
Your only other "recourse" is to make a claim against the other party's insurance for "diminution of value"...which presumes that your car is now worth less because of the accident, even though fixed perfectlly. The argument is that given two identical cars, one previously damaged and one not, that a buyer would not choose yours unless you discounted it.
The other insurance company will resist this claim, of course, and you may need to hire a professional appraiser.
just below the climate control is a digital display for outside temp, warnings and the clock settings etc...the problem is most of the little orange lights are out so i can't read anything although the unit seems to work..do you have a fix for these little lights?- thanks mucho chris puccio n. hollywood calif.
I live in California, with pretty low humidity, but when I wash my car and park it in the garage, the next time I back out sounds like a bull rhino in heat. Once the rust and oxidation gets burnt off the rotors and calipers the problem is solved.....until the next car wash.
I just purchased a 2002 325 CI and I noticed the inspection light was showing -25 for the first time. I was planning to
send it to the dealer in a month. Then the next day a noise was coming from the fan belt area and so I got it service at a third party high-end shop. They replaced the belt because they needed it and did the all other inspection requirements.
The next day the squeaking noise was back. I noticed that the noise was only in the morning and went away after a few minutes. I called the dealer and they said if it's not the belts then it was a section in that area that needs to be lubed. I'm taking it in to the dealer for that to get fixed. I will say I still got more bang for my buck going to a third party.
The upside this problem is covered under my warranty.
Good Luck! I hope this helps.
When driving your car in the rain or other wet conditions, this usually doesn't happen because your brakes heat up enough that even if they're wet when you park it, the residual heat dries them off fairly quickly.
abfisch
R&R relay is not a big job but you will need to pull your barkelight fuse or your battery will drain down to dead.
thanks in advance.
ben
I think you might have a bad headlight switch. You can change it out without too much trouble on that model I think, except for the part about paying for the stalk switch.
Many thanks.
Best Regards,
Shipo
Thanks,
Kyle
Unfortunately, most dealers charge at least 1/2 hour labor to make changes.
Catalytic Converter(s)
Engine Control Module
Onboard Emissions Dignostic Device
The standard Federal Emissions Warranty for all other emissions parts is 2 yrs./24,000 miles - whichever comes first. In California, the emissions parts you're concerned with are covered for 3 yrs./50,000 miles - whichever comes first.
Complex systems on expensive cars equate to expensive repairs at the dealership level. Get busy with a wrench or get out your checkbook. (Mass Airflow Sensors can sometimes be successfully serviced with judicious use of carb cleaner after removal if the vane is sticking in its travel - but, gotta be real careful with the stuff around plastic pieces. The Fuel Valve is probably a sealed unit that'll have to be replaced outright, though - and it can be a bugger to get to on some cars.)
A MAF sensor does not have any moving parts; it utilizes either a hot wire or hot film to measure air mass. BMW gradually phased out the older air flow meters(which did utilize a flapper door and a rheostat) and went to MAFs exclusively in 1996.
A dead MAF is often caused by an over-oiled gauze or foam aftermarket filter.
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Shipo had a 530i (non-xi) with winter tires and did quite well with them, based on his reports. You may want to seek his input out about how winter tires will help. If you live in an area with lots of snow or winter conditions for a long winter season, then winter tires make sense. Plus using your other tires for the rest of the year will give you longer life with them.
-Paul
Good luck and keep us posted.
Best Regards,
Shipo
P.S.
Next time, buy a stick. ;-)
Most dealers consider this to be a customer-selected option at time of delivery. Change your mind later and you'll have to pay for it. It's not a "warranty" issue since it is not a defect or anything wrong with the car. It is strictly up to the dealer as to what, if anything, he will charge for making the change.
Well then you heard it here first folks, I'd be more than happy to dub my two BMWs the "Ultimate Reliability Machines". ;-)
Best Regards,
Shipo
Me too, though they can't measure up to a Hyundai or Toyota when it comes to sheer driving pleasure; that's why I'm saving up for an Azera. I want to live life on the ragged edge of excitement...