Turn signal questions

lamasheen · 07-10-2016, 06:15 PM

1. Is there anyway to turn off the blinker lights on the side view mirrors for the turn signal? I find this very distracting.

2. Is there anyway for the turn signal to disengage automatically after X number of blinks for quick lane changes? I had this on my 07 328, can't believe my 335 doesn't have it. I have to manually shut it off every time?

donkey · 07-10-2016, 06:20 PM

1 yes in the settings
2 just touch lightly, i had trouble adjusting too but now i don't even think about it

tex2670 · 07-10-2016, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lamasheen

1. Is there anyway to turn off the blinker lights on the side view mirrors for the turn signal? I find this very distracting.

2. Is there anyway for the turn signal to disengage automatically after X number of blinks for quick lane changes? I had this on my 07 328, can't believe my 335 doesn't have it. I have to manually shut it off every time?

Don't press the turn signal stalk all the way--just 1/2 way, and it will blink 3 times. If this isn't working, check your iDrive settings--it could be disabled.

As for the turn signal mirror--I don't ever remember an iDrive setting for that--it's a safety feature.

x5mad · 07-10-2016, 08:13 PM

Both can be coded.

I have mine set at 5 blinks with the one touch

etinifni · 07-10-2016, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by x5mad

Both can be coded.

I have mine set at 5 blinks with the one touch

+1 me too.

Billfitz · 07-10-2016, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lamasheen

1. Is there anyway to turn off the blinker lights on the side view mirrors for the turn signal? I find this very distracting.

You'll find getting run into by a car in your blind spot who can't see your tail lights even more distracting.

Versipellis · 07-10-2016, 09:06 PM

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You'll find getting run into by a car in your blind spot who can't see your tail lights even more distracting.

This. I've avoided many a collision because the driver wasn't checking their blindspot and suddenly decided to switch lanes.

tuco44 · 07-10-2016, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

You'll find getting run into by a car in your blind spot who can't see your tail lights even more distracting.

+1

lens · 07-10-2016, 10:42 PM

....We have turn signals?

x5mad · 07-11-2016, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

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Originally Posted by lamasheen

1. Is there anyway to turn off the blinker lights on the side view mirrors for the turn signal? I find this very distracting.

You'll find getting run into by a car in your blind spot who can't see your tail lights even more distracting.

Huh? Are we talking about the same thing?

I didn't disable the mirror turn signal just saying can be done.

wrickem · 07-11-2016, 08:53 AM

I find it distracting too. On the F10 5 series, even though the signal repeater is in the same spot on the mirror, they designed it so you can't see it at all from the driver's seat. I don't know why it's not the same on all BMWs. You can't turn it off, better safe than sorry though.

dassub · 07-11-2016, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by lamasheen

1. Is there anyway to turn off the blinker lights on the side view mirrors for the turn signal? I find this very distracting.

2. Is there anyway for the turn signal to disengage automatically after X number of blinks for quick lane changes? I had this on my 07 328, can't believe my 335 doesn't have it. I have to manually shut it off every time?

#2 is literally done the same way as in the E90

tex2670 · 07-11-2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wrickem

I find it distracting too. On the F10 5 series, even though the signal repeater is in the same spot on the mirror, they designed it so you can't see it at all from the driver's seat. I don't know why it's not the same on all BMWs. You can't turn it off, better safe than sorry though.

I like seeing it--to each his own, I guess.

89alpinem3 · 07-11-2016, 09:34 AM

They are super bright but I also like seeing them and feel they make it safer

DS NC F32 · 07-11-2016, 09:48 AM

Small piece of electric tape would do the trick. You could even put a small hole in it to limit the size of the flash.

DrivenByE30 · 07-11-2016, 10:08 AM

Tape it and code it...

I have it coded for only 1 blink, because thats how fast i change lanes...

Set your mirrors right and you will eliminate most of the blind spot... Thats how you can prolong your turn signal bulb life...

paul e · 07-11-2016, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

Tape it and code it...

I have it coded for only 1 blink, because thats how fast i change lanes...

Set your mirrors right and you will eliminate most of the blind spot... Thats how you can prolong your turn signal bulb life...

Wow, that's putting a lot on other drivers. One blink = one finger, guess which one.

wrickem · 07-11-2016, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tex2670

I like seeing it--to each his own, I guess.

I agree and if I didn't go back and forth between the two cars and was able to get used to it as a constant, it wouldn't bother me at all.

I use my turn signals religiously, and the way you're supposed to - AFTER I've looked to make sure it's clear THEN I put the directional on to let people know I've looked, seen it's clear and I am coming over (not looking for "permission" to be let in), so when I see the light, it makes me think there's a car I didn't see.

It's not a big deal though, for now though I prefer the 5 where it's there but I can't see it. That may change with some miles on my 4.

bad karma · 07-12-2016, 12:30 AM

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I have it coded for only 1 blink, because thats how fast i change lanes...

Good job being a dick. Way to embrace the Douchebag BMW Owner stereotype.

bueller · 07-12-2016, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by lamasheen

1. Is there anyway to turn off the blinker lights on the side view mirrors for the turn signal? I find this very distracting.

2. Is there anyway for the turn signal to disengage automatically after X number of blinks for quick lane changes? I had this on my 07 328, can't believe my 335 doesn't have it. I have to manually shut it off every time?

You signal in a BMW?

You are doing it wrong!

Seriously though, I had a Golf where it was a bit distracting, I just cut some little squares with electrical tape and covered most of the light. Problems solved. There are also these sticker sets on Amazon called dim-its that are handy for lights that are too bright. I used them on my radar detector power cord and the lock button in my Porsches that is ill designed to reflect off the windsheild at night. I think I am used to it now as I don't find it distracting on my wagon.

B.

ErkanTR16 · 07-12-2016, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chaungo

....We have turn signals?

wrickem · 07-12-2016, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

Tape it and code it...

I have it coded for only 1 blink, because thats how fast i change lanes...

Set your mirrors right and you will eliminate most of the blind spot... Thats how you can prolong your turn signal bulb life...

Yeah, the ole 1 blink. The guy who hit me thought he looked good enough for his quick lane change and 1 blink wasn't enough for me to do anything. 3 would have given me time to stop. He fared worse

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wrickem Big Beaver Smile 2101 Rep 3,791 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	I find it distracting too. On the F10 5 series, even though the signal repeater is in the same spot on the mirror, they designed it so you can't see it at all from the driver's seat. I don't know why it's not the same on all BMWs. You can't turn it off, better safe than sorry though. __________________ ______________________________________________ Current- '21 430 , '19 911, 07 M6 ,'17 Jeep Wrangler, "23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch
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donkey Captain 464 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 6MT M2 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Flavortown iTrader: (0)	1 yes in the settings 2 just touch lightly, i had trouble adjusting too but now i don't even think about it
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DS NC F32 New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 16 F32 M Sport Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	Small piece of electric tape would do the trick. You could even put a small hole in it to limit the size of the flash.
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DrivenByE30 Brigadier General 592 Rep 3,870 Posts Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal iTrader: (0)	Tape it and code it... I have it coded for only 1 blink, because thats how fast i change lanes... Set your mirrors right and you will eliminate most of the blind spot... Thats how you can prolong your turn signal bulb life...
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