08-03-2013, 05:06 PM | #221 |
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my first post and BMW ![]() I just took my car in last week and asked for the to do this. They had no problem with it. Had my car all day but when I had came back to pick it up the SA told me I lucked out. I was a little confused at first I asked how so? Apparently as of August 1st 2013 BMW will no longer allow the dealers to reprogram this off by default. EPA got after BMW I was told. I would be curious if others heard this or he is just blowing smoke up my rear lol ![]() anyhow, loving my 328I -J |
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08-03-2013, 08:46 PM | #223 | |
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I believe this for certain. They registered the cars with the feature enabled. Then they issued a bulletin authorizing dealers to disable it. They probably shouldn't have issued a formal bulletin. Pretty much all manufacturers have alternative calibrations available to address customer driveability complaints, but they don't go out of their way to spread the word about it. |
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08-04-2013, 06:02 AM | #224 |
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With my 2014 it remembers last setting off and the car was not reprogrammed.
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08-06-2013, 12:25 AM | #226 |
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Wait really? So 2014s have this as a standard configuration? That's good then! I'm expecting my 2014 328i in about 3 weeks... if that's the case, then I won't have to try to "convince" the dealer to reprogram it, since it seemed like such a hassle in my previous two attempts to talk to them about it. I am surprised that the dealer doesn't know anything about this change for the 2014 models though. Can anyone else with a 2014 also confirm this change?
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08-06-2013, 02:24 AM | #227 | |
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He also said there have been some 2014s that have shown up w/ ASS still set to 'default on', but it's been uncommon so far. *shrug* It still turns on in Eco Pro mode of course and doesn't automatically turn off if you switch to a different mode. ![]() |
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12-30-2014, 03:55 PM | #230 |
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It is beyond annoying. It is a blatant intrusion into my personal life by eco crazy tree huggers.
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12-30-2014, 03:58 PM | #231 | |
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ASS is part of what makes the F30 such a cool car. I don't care what your politics are, ASS is great.
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12-30-2014, 05:49 PM | #232 |
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I don't like it, not about politics. I also worry about the effect of starting and stopping the engine all the time. Maybe not a big deal if you're leasing the car but I bought mine and plan to keep it longer than three years.
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BMW as well as experts caution on the ASS as specifically as likely to prematurely wear out specific components, not the least ignition and a few other components. Outside warranty, a single such job would likely eliminate most if not all savings in mpg in a few years. Another issue, and Transport Canada is now on a potential investigation on it, is real pure safety. Happened to me. Imagine coasting in slow traffic, and ENGINE SHUTS OFF. The ASS was ON that incident. In that case, I was unaware it was ON, view-blocked by the pad shifters. Besides, you get used to the light and one forgets it. So, I cruised to nearly a halt, than a halt, and it instantly turned my car off. Problem: although the car ahead had pulled off again, the one in my rear was NOT SLOWING DOWN AND I HAD JUST SHUT OFF ON A HIGHWAY. I lost 0.75-1.5 second prior to restarting and 1 more second before getting to safety. Had the car in the rear hit me it would have been their fault. However, my best driving skills could not change the fact that in the second the car stopped, I could not take evasive action in a 75k CAD car.. Second time it happened was in a parking lot. Similar scenario - and just about any time backing in parallel- stopping before turning, it cuts off the engine. Another car suddenly appeared and I was again 1-1.5 seconds without any reaction.. I was again lucky. Could get worse on winter ice and slush if the wheels really slow down or reach zero traction. ASS will still turn your engine off. TC told me, off the bat, that if the vehicle stops in situations not intended, when needing power, it may be 100% safety issue. This mechanism was meant to kick off and save emissions at a red light stop, not when dropping speed to 0 and restarting!!! Anyway, if this feature ever denied you acessing vehicle power, in a place NOT INTENDED TO STOP, then the best venue is formal notification of your federal Transportation body. That WILL get BMWs attention. So 12000 kms and two unacceptable incidents. Am lucky as I never drive to work and not having experienced that more often as I rarely get stuck in traffic. The ASS would work if 'Smart' to shut engine off after... 5 seconds say? But when you are decelerated temporarily, makes no sense. Mine is deactivated, peace of mind. It only turns on if in Eco mode, but if you remmeber to turn it off, it will remmeber the last setting esp Comfort and Sports |
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The system definitely changes how it functions over time. Mine doesn't shut off nearly as often as it used to.
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Are you sure there was not some software update while you went in for maintenance? When I got rid of mine I must have had 14000 kms and it was the last highway and parking lot stops that did it for me. I can still activate it manually.
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Looking to revive this thread... Just got my 2013, do you think I can get the dealer to perform the SIB?
I can't stand the auto-off feature and find myself manually turning it off EVERY TIME I drive... real annoying. |
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04-24-2016, 09:57 AM | #238 |
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I don't see why not. Call the service department and ask.
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Here's how you ask (to save as much time as possible):
Hi, I have a 2013 3-series, and I was wondering if your service department is able to convert my auto-stop-start to "last user mode" based on SIB 12 15 12.The service advisor will know exactly what you're talking about, because this SIB was so popular. If they say no, call another dealer until you find one that will.
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An update for recent lurkers,
Just called my local dealer, total with tax to disable the Auto Stop/Start on my 2013 X1 is $200. I am going to buy a Carly Adapter ($80) + App ($60) and do it myself...
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