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E53 indicators - 3 flash from a press - it is possible?

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 8:45 pm
by X5Sport
Having got used to driving cars which give three indicator flashes from a quick flick of the stalk, is it possible to program on the E53 series electronics?

The iDrive equipped cars have it as an option now and having put an earlier Mk4 equipped car with no iDrive back on the road I wondered if anyone has come across the function buried in the systems?  If so where, and what was needed to program it?  Scanner 1.4.0 or something more 'serious'.....

Richard

Re: E53 indicators - 3 flash from a press - it is possible?

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:32 pm
by pvr
Works via Intravee though, that is what I had on my M with the MKIV.

Re: E53 indicators - 3 flash from a press - it is possible?

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:39 pm
by Steamyrotter
i think you can on some versions of the LCM
But not sure if they are retrofittable (??!?) to all..

I know there was one you could use to get the corner light arrangement working (Fogs on when you turn) but cant remember the version or if it would fit the E53...

Re: E53 indicators - 3 flash from a press - it is possible?

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:57 pm
by X5Sport
OK.  Not going the Intravee route so will have a look at the scanner to see if the LCM will tell me anything.

Richard

Re: E53 indicators - 3 flash from a press - it is possible?

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 10:09 pm
by Raj
As far as I'm aware Rich it's not possible.

Re: E53 indicators - 3 flash from a press - it is possible?

Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:08 am
by X5Sport
Oh well.....have to 'relearn' the stalks then.  Or follow the rest of the BMW owners around here and not bother.. :)) :))

Re: E53 indicators - 3 flash from a press - it is possible?

Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:36 am
by Sanj
Get an Intravee  ;)

Re: E53 indicators - 3 flash from a press - it is possible?

Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:48 am
by X5Sport
Need a job first!

Re: E53 indicators - 3 flash from a press - it is possible?

Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 10:52 am
by Zakbelle
didn't think you could still buy Intravee??

Re: E53 indicators - 3 flash from a press - it is possible?

Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:59 am
by Sanj
August is the indicated time on the website...

Re: E53 indicators - 3 flash from a press - it is possible?

Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 12:34 pm
by X MAN
On E46 models you can change the LCM to a later software version 4.0 or above for this function to work.
Any other models of the era require a intravee as far as I'm aware.

Re: E53 indicators - 3 flash from a press - it is possible?

Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 1:22 pm
by X5Sport
As it's a 07/2005 built E46 that's handy.  Any way to tell which version is already loaded?

This probably needs to be in the 'other marques' section now..... :-[

Richard

Re: E53 indicators - 3 flash from a press - it is possible?

Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:32 pm
by X MAN
You may be able to get software version from BMW scanner 1.4.0
Click on LCM and at the top of next page you should see the SW version along with UNIT NAME , BMWTNR and so on.

INPA will also give you similar info under identification

Failing both above just pull it out (no need to disconnect) you'll find a sticker with SW version on it.

I think mine is something like SW 3.11  .

Re: E53 indicators - 3 flash from a press - it is possible?

Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:44 pm
by X5Sport
I'll have a look once the weather improves.  Cheers. :D

Richard

Re: E53 indicators - 3 flash from a press - it is possible?

Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:55 pm
by pvr
Moved the topic ...