Shift Lights

kidney1 · 12-04-2008, 07:26 AM

'09 clamtop, MDCT, 31.2 via factory, 4 days old.
Can't find a good answer on prior threads.

Do shift lights become active only after 1200mi. service?

Have set them on via iDrive and column lever, revved, and see zotz.

I know we have to keep cool for a while but....

erio · 12-04-2008, 08:14 AM

Remember that they only light up at the MAXIMUM rpm for a given gear in S mode, which you probably are not reaching frequently if you are following break in period recc. regarding not exceeding 5500 rpms. If you really just want to see it for kicks, give it a lot of throttle and then don't shift until you see it start to light up. It may go past 5500, but once or twice will not hurt it (as per the head tech at my dealer) as long as you don't make a habit of it. They should start to light up. Hope that works.

Big Windy · 12-04-2008, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erio

Remember that they only light up at the MAXIMUM rpm for a given gear in S mode, which you probably are not reaching frequently if you are following break in period recc. regarding not exceeding 5500 rpms. If you really just want to see it for kicks, give it a lot of throttle and then don't shift until you see it start to light up. It may go past 5500, but once or twice will not hurt it (as per the head tech at my dealer) as long as you don't make a habit of it. They should start to light up. Hope that works.

the car is 4 days old. don't do it...

nusevad · 12-04-2008, 08:41 AM

you activate shift lights via the turn signal when the car is on. Not sure if they show up when you rev but you always have shift lights, its just a matter of turning them on.

And read your manual!!!

erio · 12-04-2008, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Windy

the car is 4 days old. don't do it...

I agree. Didn't see the 4 day old part. I would wait a little longer to be on the safe side.

RL in Florida · 12-04-2008, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

you activate shift lights via the turn signal when the car is on. Not sure if they show up when you rev but you always have shift lights, its just a matter of turning them on.

And read your manual!!!

I've been doing it via I-Drive.
This sounds like a cool shortcut though...can you give me more details on how it works?
Thanks

watrob · 12-04-2008, 08:58 PM

Wecome to the forum and congrats on your new car!

waremark · 12-05-2008, 08:23 AM

You should try to forget the shift lights until after the 1,200 mile break in period if you value your new car.

valeram · 12-05-2008, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waremark

You should try to forget the shift lights until after the 1,200 mile break in period if you value your new car.

+1 Wait until you've done your first service. The shift light is there and it will not go away.

12-04-2008, 07:26 AM	#1
kidney1 Giggity 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: '09 M3 Vert Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Shift Lights '09 clamtop, MDCT, 31.2 via factory, 4 days old. Can't find a good answer on prior threads. Do shift lights become active only after 1200mi. service? Have set them on via iDrive and column lever, revved, and see zotz. I know we have to keep cool for a while but....
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

12-04-2008, 08:14 AM	#2
erio Captain 56 Rep 807 Posts Drives: e92 JB M3, 2012 GTR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	Remember that they only light up at the MAXIMUM rpm for a given gear in S mode, which you probably are not reaching frequently if you are following break in period recc. regarding not exceeding 5500 rpms. If you really just want to see it for kicks, give it a lot of throttle and then don't shift until you see it start to light up. It may go past 5500, but once or twice will not hurt it (as per the head tech at my dealer) as long as you don't make a habit of it. They should start to light up. Hope that works.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-04-2008, 08:41 AM	#4
nusevad O! So Sour!! 552 Rep 15,615 Posts Drives: Fast 240z / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 'Merica! iTrader: (24) Garage List 1971 Datsun 240z [0.00] 2008 M3 [9.60]	you activate shift lights via the turn signal when the car is on. Not sure if they show up when you rev but you always have shift lights, its just a matter of turning them on. And read your manual!!! __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-04-2008, 08:58 PM	#7
watrob Lieutenant Colonel 140 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: MY2022 X5 M-Sport 45e White Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Toyota Yaris Z ... [0.00] 2022 BMW X5 G05 e45 [0.00] 2015 Ferrari Cali T [0.00]	Wecome to the forum and congrats on your new car! __________________ MY22 X5 M-Sport 45e White, 22"rims, Red Calipers, Ceramic Pads. Better off saying what it does not have and that's a B&O Audio System, otherwise all option boxes are ticked.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-05-2008, 08:23 AM	#8
waremark Private First Class 2 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Coupe DCT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	You should try to forget the shift lights until after the 1,200 mile break in period if you value your new car.
	Appreciate 0 Quote