Park Distance Control

tex2670 · 06-08-2015, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 46reg93

I ordered the driver's assistance package (PDC and rear camera) and my console looks like #1 ..........traction control button and sport/eco rocker switch......that's it.

I'd make a stink.

rolltidef32 · 06-08-2015, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 46reg93

Sorry guys, but no such button on my car......maybe only comes with top camera option?? I ordered the driver assist option which got me the PDC sensors plus the rear backup camera....but it only comes on when I hit reverse, which I can do by stopping as I enter the parking spot, put it in reverse to activate the system, then back into drive to complete parking the car....kind of goofy way to do it, but it works.......

I have the button in my 4 series.

How about you take us a picture of your center stack and post it here? That'll settle what's going on.

46reg93 · 06-13-2015, 08:18 PM

The Service Director looked at it , played around with the car for a couple of minutes (looked through the i-Drive menu, tried easing up to another car to see if it would turn on automatically like some X vehicles do) and then said he's "never seen a mis-build before" and agreed to order the parts to add the button, like every other car on their lot with PCD.

Damon44 · 06-14-2015, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rolltidef32

I have the button in my 4 series.

How about you take us a picture of your center stack and post it here? That'll settle what's going on.

I am thankful for the PDC set up every day. Amazing way to be aware of traffic and obstacles as I get older. The extra 5 cameras and sensors are incredible. Not much extra money and definitely saves dings.

Daas · 06-15-2015, 10:02 AM

I have PDC with rear-camera only (not the 360 view). The front sensors only come on if I hit the PDC button (I would prefer this to be automatic). Both front and rear sensors come on by default when in reverse.

46reg93 · 06-16-2015, 09:20 PM

They installed the missing PDC button in my car today so all is well. They noted on the service report that when they ran the diagnostic program, it gave them an error..."PCD button bad"......actually it was missing altogether !!

CalCarNut · 06-16-2015, 11:11 PM

And we wonder how a car can leave a dealership with little to no oil......

VikH · 09-19-2015, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Correct.
The X3 with front PDC will activate automatically if you approach an object at low speed.
X5 has the same.

Im wondering if the F30LCI may also get this

2014 X3 manual

I got a new X3 loaner and noticed that the front PDC sensors automatically turn on at low speed (like they should). Does anyone with a new 2016 LCI know if their PDC automatically turns on at low speed?

Billfitz · 09-19-2015, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tex2670

Does anyone have just PDC?

I do. It comes on with the camera when you put it in reverse. It won't come on by pressing the console button unless the car is stopped. When I enter a parking space head first I bring the car to a stop well before any obstacle or car in front of me, push the button, then continue forward until the beep becomes a constant tone. I have mine set so that happens at one foot away.

CalCarNut · 10-02-2015, 07:23 PM

^This. I do the exact same thing so I can use the front sensors to park near bumpstops/curbs, etc. Works amazingly well

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casperM4 · 10-02-2015, 07:33 PM

I have '15 328i and PDC is automatically activated as I slowly roll into a parking space, both front and rear

Lost Horizon · 10-02-2015, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hollandog

I have #3. I have top view camera option.

As an aside, I have #3 also, and prefer to use the front camera set button (one up from PDC) for closing in on the concrete curbs when front first parking. Once you figure out where the yellow lines are, it works great.

Otherwise, I 've gotten over the idea that it's a big deal to have to push the PDC to activate the beeping warnings and top view going fwd. Options... worth the pain of having to choose..

tturedraider · 10-03-2015, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

I do. It comes on with the camera when you put it in reverse. It won't come on by pressing the console button unless the car is stopped. When I enter a parking space head first I bring the car to a stop well before any obstacle or car in front of me, push the button, then continue forward until the beep becomes a constant tone. I have mine set so that happens at one foot away.

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Originally Posted by SoCalDave

^This. I do the exact same thing so I can use the front sensors to park near bumpstops/curbs, etc. Works amazingly well

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If you have the camera then you do not have JUST PDC. There was a time when PDC was available as a stand alone option without the camera.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 10-04-2015, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by fecurtis

The weird thing is, the last time I was in an X3 loaner, it'd just come on automatically if I got too close to something while trying to park.

The X3/X5 are the only cars as of now to have Auto PDC. The X1 and 7 will have it also.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 10-04-2015, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by VikH

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Correct.
The X3 with front PDC will activate automatically if you approach an object at low speed.
X5 has the same.

Im wondering if the F30LCI may also get this

2014 X3 manual

I got a new X3 loaner and noticed that the front PDC sensors automatically turn on at low speed (like they should). Does anyone with a new 2016 LCI know if their PDC automatically turns on at low speed?

It won't. Only the X3/X5 are equipped with auto PDC. That will change with the new 7.

NicoF31-Dk · 09-11-2021, 11:40 AM

Hi all - quick question related to PDC. I have a 2017 F31 touring, with rear PDC (no button in the center piece, as it doesn't have front PDCs.

The system kicks in when I put the car in reverse (its a manual), which is perfect. But I would love to be able to code that the PDC deactivate when the gear leaves reverse (either in neutral or 1st gear).

I have tried with a Carly OBD reader, but that doesn't work. Would it be possible to code it with Bimmercode? According to BMW Denmark it cannot be done. But I honeslty cannot grasp why it can not be coded.

In case not possible - can the button be retrofitted?

thanks for your help.

WDE82 · 09-11-2021, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NicoF31-Dk

Hi all - quick question related to PDC. I have a 2017 F31 touring, with rear PDC (no button in the center piece, as it doesn't have front PDCs.

The system kicks in when I put the car in reverse (its a manual), which is perfect. But I would love to be able to code that the PDC deactivate when the gear leaves reverse (either in neutral or 1st gear).

I have tried with a Carly OBD reader, but that doesn't work. Would it be possible to code it with Bimmercode? According to BMW Denmark it cannot be done. But I honeslty cannot grasp why it can not be coded.

In case not possible - can the button be retrofitted?

thanks for your help.

The coding options are the coding options. There is a speed and distance setting. You can set them at minimums but that's it.

im_an_alien · 09-12-2021, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by NicoF31-Dk

Hi all - quick question related to PDC. I have a 2017 F31 touring, with rear PDC (no button in the center piece, as it doesn't have front PDCs.

The system kicks in when I put the car in reverse (its a manual), which is perfect. But I would love to be able to code that the PDC deactivate when the gear leaves reverse (either in neutral or 1st gear).

I have tried with a Carly OBD reader, but that doesn't work. Would it be possible to code it with Bimmercode? According to BMW Denmark it cannot be done. But I honeslty cannot grasp why it can not be coded.

In case not possible - can the button be retrofitted?

thanks for your help.

Waaay off topic...you have a 2017 f31 with manual transmission? Pics or your pants are on fire, had no idea the manual touring made it to 2017. Congrats on joining the forum yesterday btw....

NicoF31-Dk · 09-12-2021, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by im_an_alien

Quote:

Originally Posted by NicoF31-Dk

Hi all - quick question related to PDC. I have a 2017 F31 touring, with rear PDC (no button in the center piece, as it doesn't have front PDCs.

The system kicks in when I put the car in reverse (its a manual), which is perfect. But I would love to be able to code that the PDC deactivate when the gear leaves reverse (either in neutral or 1st gear).

I have tried with a Carly OBD reader, but that doesn't work. Would it be possible to code it with Bimmercode? According to BMW Denmark it cannot be done. But I honeslty cannot grasp why it can not be coded.

In case not possible - can the button be retrofitted?

thanks for your help.

Waaay off topic...you have a 2017 f31 with manual transmission? Pics or your pants are on fire, had no idea the manual touring made it to 2017. Congrats on joining the forum yesterday btw....

Thanks. Here you go. Love her to bits (also my dog puts some perspective to the pic.

2017F30 · 09-12-2021, 07:45 AM

Hehe makes me appreciate the original owner being older and leasing the vehicle with all the parking and camera assists. I value the extra buttons lol.

im_an_alien · 09-12-2021, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by NicoF31-Dk

Thanks. Here you go. Love her to bits (also my dog puts some perspective to the pic.

Very nice, that's a rarity, on this side of the pond it's non existent

NicoF31-Dk · 09-13-2021, 01:23 PM

Is it possible and relatively easy to install the button for rear PDC (not having front sensors)? What would it cost roughly?

06-13-2015, 08:18 PM	#25
46reg93 New Member 10 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2012 red E93 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	The Service Director looked at it , played around with the car for a couple of minutes (looked through the i-Drive menu, tried easing up to another car to see if it would turn on automatically like some X vehicles do) and then said he's "never seen a mis-build before" and agreed to order the parts to add the button, like every other car on their lot with PCD.
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Daas Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 268 Posts Drives: A British car Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I have PDC with rear-camera only (not the 360 view). The front sensors only come on if I hit the PDC button (I would prefer this to be automatic). Both front and rear sensors come on by default when in reverse. __________________ Previous 2018 M3, 2015 F36 428i GC; 2007 E92 335i; 2002 E46 325i
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NicoF31-Dk Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW F31 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW F31 320d [0.00]	Hi all - quick question related to PDC. I have a 2017 F31 touring, with rear PDC (no button in the center piece, as it doesn't have front PDCs. The system kicks in when I put the car in reverse (its a manual), which is perfect. But I would love to be able to code that the PDC deactivate when the gear leaves reverse (either in neutral or 1st gear). I have tried with a Carly OBD reader, but that doesn't work. Would it be possible to code it with Bimmercode? According to BMW Denmark it cannot be done. But I honeslty cannot grasp why it can not be coded. In case not possible - can the button be retrofitted? thanks for your help.
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2017F30 Private First Class 42 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2017 330iX AT Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Hehe makes me appreciate the original owner being older and leasing the vehicle with all the parking and camera assists. I value the extra buttons lol.
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NicoF31-Dk Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW F31 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW F31 320d [0.00]	Is it possible and relatively easy to install the button for rear PDC (not having front sensors)? What would it cost roughly?
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