Hidden features

kristobendito · 08-05-2021, 06:39 PM

Hi!

I read somewhere that there are cars that come out of factory with some extras that they later choose to enable, if you pay for them.

Is that the case of F34s ?

Billfitz · 08-05-2021, 08:35 PM

Not that I'm aware of. There are many features that can be enabled or modified via coding, which you don't have to pay for.

CajunBMW · 08-05-2021, 09:05 PM

Are you sure he wasn't talking about the hidden rocket launcher and ejector seat?

I do think he may be talking about the various Utube videos on hidden features of BMWs. I was looking for a how to video at some point recently and found a video (or videos) on hidden secrets. I can't remember what they were, but of course they are not hidden secrets, but things that are not common knowledge. Some such as the rear fog light, of course, as you pointed out require coding.

Billfitz · 08-06-2021, 08:01 AM

And there's the hidden service menu, but that doesn't cost anything to use either.

pierooooo · 11-29-2021, 06:37 AM

Do you know how to access the hidden service menu ?

Billfitz · 11-29-2021, 07:43 AM

https://www.google.com/search?q=bmw+...client=gws-wiz

InVermont · 12-04-2021, 05:53 PM

I wonder if there might be confusion among brands. My wife’s Audi has several (expensive) options that can be activated after the build/sale. I’m not aware of any on my (ancient) 2018 BMW.

3-GT · 12-04-2021, 08:33 PM

Some BMW's have options on the car that we're built into the car even if the owner didn't spec them. To use these options owners are required to pay for them via a one time purchase or subscription.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/ne...-mad-it-sounds

I had a one series loan car that had a high beam assist button, but when you pushed it it was telling me on the idrive I needed to purchase it.

I think it's only for cars with idrive 7, which the F34 didn't get.

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kristobendito New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW F34 3 Series GT Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Driving seat iTrader: (0)	Hidden features Hi! I read somewhere that there are cars that come out of factory with some extras that they later choose to enable, if you pay for them. Is that the case of F34s ?
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8216 Rep 16,054 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Not that I'm aware of. There are many features that can be enabled or modified via coding, which you don't have to pay for.
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CajunBMW Lieutenant Colonel 1289 Rep 1,641 Posts Drives: BMW 340i and X1, Chrysler Van Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Shreveport, LA iTrader: (0)	Are you sure he wasn't talking about the hidden rocket launcher and ejector seat? I do think he may be talking about the various Utube videos on hidden features of BMWs. I was looking for a how to video at some point recently and found a video (or videos) on hidden secrets. I can't remember what they were, but of course they are not hidden secrets, but things that are not common knowledge. Some such as the rear fog light, of course, as you pointed out require coding.
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8216 Rep 16,054 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	And there's the hidden service menu, but that doesn't cost anything to use either.
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InVermont Lieutenant Commander 6 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2018 330Xi GT Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Vermont iTrader: (0)	Hidden features I wonder if there might be confusion among brands. My wife’s Audi has several (expensive) options that can be activated after the build/sale. I’m not aware of any on my (ancient) 2018 BMW.
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3-GT Lieutenant 333 Rep 572 Posts Drives: BMW 320d GT Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Wales iTrader: (0)	Some BMW's have options on the car that we're built into the car even if the owner didn't spec them. To use these options owners are required to pay for them via a one time purchase or subscription. https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/ne...-mad-it-sounds I had a one series loan car that had a high beam assist button, but when you pushed it it was telling me on the idrive I needed to purchase it. I think it's only for cars with idrive 7, which the F34 didn't get.
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