A/C Control

h1d · 11-29-2008, 07:22 PM

OK...before everyone starts telling me to RTFM... i did.

Is it possible to set the temperature for both the passenger and the driver at the same time? Every time i want to set the temp. i have to adjust mine then the passenger...

FunRevn · 11-30-2008, 01:16 AM

Yes.... Its so lame that they dont have a dual mode or single mode button like my OLD S4 had.

GT3 Tim · 12-01-2008, 10:04 AM

You cannot. I have rtfm and monkey'ed with the system and cannot find a way to control both temps in unison. Sucks huh! lol. Oh well.....

alpineweissM3 · 12-01-2008, 10:18 AM

What's the big deal?

It takes 2 seconds to adjust the other knob.

Besides, how often do you actually adjust it? Mine has been set to 68 degrees since the day I bought it.

GT3 Tim · 12-01-2008, 12:01 PM

Yeah, it aint a BFD. The issue is that even cheap cars have this feature...

Usually, it is just me in the car. I guess I am lazy and would rather adjust one knob instead of two. lol

PortoM3 · 12-01-2008, 02:45 PM

yeah, it's such a pain that it takes a whole two seconds to adjust the passenger side, and it makes my arm hurt. J/K guys. good question, but it's not an option I would even care about. In my opinion that is something Toyota Sienna owners should be worried about not M3 owners.

waremark · 12-01-2008, 04:47 PM

Non-one is saying it is the most important feature in the world, just that it is a pity BMW left it out. Merc don't include this feature either. Personally, I would rather not have dual zone, in order to only have to adjust one control.

h1d · 12-01-2008, 11:42 PM

The only reason i was even bothered by it is the fact that my old ass A4 had the option. You basically held one of the buttons down and it locked both temp settings to the driver's side.

It's not a big deal, but when you see the feature in other cars and have been used to it, you miss it....sniff sniff.

Big Windy · 12-02-2008, 01:24 AM

It would be awesome if they could integrate it with the seat sensors so that if no passenger is detected you can select a feature under climate: "if no passenger, control climate via driver's knob only" and then both sides will change with the left knob.

should be a pretty easy thing to do and, i agree, it is a pity BMW left this out.

swamp2 · 12-02-2008, 03:11 AM

I guess I'll chime in. I like to have the option for synced or separate L and R temp controls. Honda does this very well. BMW should include it. Sure it is not a big deal but the devil is in the details, just little things like the seat belt assistant or comfort access. Not a big deal not to have it, but it sure is nice to have it.

ebohon · 12-03-2008, 12:43 AM

Agreed. Even our G35 has it. Oh well. I just have to get used to the dual control.

watrob · 12-03-2008, 12:47 AM

Good climate control A/C should have two seperate controls so the passenger can set there's seperately.

My wife always turns her side down really low whereas I refer not to freeze my b**ls off!

MrAdams · 12-03-2008, 02:26 PM

What you can't do it at the same time?!! I'm returning the car TODAY! this is some BS man I can't believe they didn't tell me

Fiebrudo · 12-03-2008, 02:26 PM

Auto Dimming mirrors, rain sensing windshield wipers, technology package!!, idrive!...

The fact is you are paying up to your eyeballs for this car. Something so stupid as a sync temp button should be standard.

I find myself always syncing both temperatures after taking a passenger with me. And I always ask myself the same question, why they didn't add a sync button?

Nobody cares (you know who you are) if you think this is not an issue. When you jump to this level of expense in a car (specially if you ACTUALLY had to WORK hard to be able to afford it) then my friend, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT! to complain about a feature that should be standard.

Have you ever heard about "the client is always right".

Neo2ooo · 12-08-2008, 02:54 PM

I know this is a little off topic but do you guys know how to keep the air recirculation from resetting everyime you turn on the car? I like to keep the AC recycling air from the inside not grabbing air from the outside...I looked thru the manual and I couldnt find it. Is it even possible?

11-29-2008, 07:22 PM	#1
h1d Private First Class 32 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 - BSM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	A/C Control OK...before everyone starts telling me to RTFM... i did. Is it possible to set the temperature for both the passenger and the driver at the same time? Every time i want to set the temp. i have to adjust mine then the passenger...
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11-30-2008, 01:16 AM	#2
FunRevn Captain 60 Rep 736 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Western Region iTrader: (0)	Yes.... Its so lame that they dont have a dual mode or single mode button like my OLD S4 had.
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12-01-2008, 10:04 AM	#3
GT3 Tim Moderator 94 Rep 1,920 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	You cannot. I have rtfm and monkey'ed with the system and cannot find a way to control both temps in unison. Sucks huh! lol. Oh well..... __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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12-01-2008, 10:18 AM	#4
alpineweissM3 I love my beautiful wife! 22 Rep 628 Posts Drives: e90 ///M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	What's the big deal? It takes 2 seconds to adjust the other knob. Besides, how often do you actually adjust it? Mine has been set to 68 degrees since the day I bought it.
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12-01-2008, 12:01 PM	#5
GT3 Tim Moderator 94 Rep 1,920 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, it aint a BFD. The issue is that even cheap cars have this feature... Usually, it is just me in the car. I guess I am lazy and would rather adjust one knob instead of two. lol __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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12-01-2008, 02:45 PM	#6
PortoM3 M3lover 27 Rep 485 Posts Drives: SSII M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wiesbaden, Germany iTrader: (1)	yeah, it's such a pain that it takes a whole two seconds to adjust the passenger side, and it makes my arm hurt. J/K guys. good question, but it's not an option I would even care about. In my opinion that is something Toyota Sienna owners should be worried about not M3 owners.
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12-01-2008, 04:47 PM	#7
waremark Private First Class 2 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Coupe DCT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Non-one is saying it is the most important feature in the world, just that it is a pity BMW left it out. Merc don't include this feature either. Personally, I would rather not have dual zone, in order to only have to adjust one control.
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12-01-2008, 11:42 PM	#8
h1d Private First Class 32 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 - BSM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	The only reason i was even bothered by it is the fact that my old ass A4 had the option. You basically held one of the buttons down and it locked both temp settings to the driver's side. It's not a big deal, but when you see the feature in other cars and have been used to it, you miss it....sniff sniff.
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12-02-2008, 01:24 AM	#9
Big Windy Major General 152 Rep 5,124 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	It would be awesome if they could integrate it with the seat sensors so that if no passenger is detected you can select a feature under climate: "if no passenger, control climate via driver's knob only" and then both sides will change with the left knob. should be a pretty easy thing to do and, i agree, it is a pity BMW left this out.
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12-02-2008, 03:11 AM	#10
swamp2 Lieutenant General 611 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	I guess I'll chime in. I like to have the option for synced or separate L and R temp controls. Honda does this very well. BMW should include it. Sure it is not a big deal but the devil is in the details, just little things like the seat belt assistant or comfort access. Not a big deal not to have it, but it sure is nice to have it.
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12-03-2008, 12:43 AM	#11
ebohon Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe, 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Anaheim Hills, CA iTrader: (2)	Agreed. Even our G35 has it. Oh well. I just have to get used to the dual control. __________________ 2009 M3 : 6MT : Carbon : Silverstone : Fox Red Novilo : Aluminum Trim : Tech Package : iPod : MODS: Performance Spoiler: Clear Reflectors : H&Rs : Escort 9500ix hardwired : Tint : Macht Schnell Filter : RPI Scoops : Rogue Pulley : Fabspeed resonated x-pipe with Remus Race : ESS Tune: TVinMotion
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Fiebrudo Private 7 Rep 52 Posts Drives: M3 Convertible Space Gray E93 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: STL iTrader: (0)	Auto Dimming mirrors, rain sensing windshield wipers, technology package!!, idrive!... The fact is you are paying up to your eyeballs for this car. Something so stupid as a sync temp button should be standard. I find myself always syncing both temperatures after taking a passenger with me. And I always ask myself the same question, why they didn't add a sync button? Nobody cares (you know who you are) if you think this is not an issue. When you jump to this level of expense in a car (specially if you ACTUALLY had to WORK hard to be able to afford it) then my friend, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT! to complain about a feature that should be standard. Have you ever heard about "the client is always right".
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Neo2ooo Enlisted Member 3 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami Lakes, FL iTrader: (0)	I know this is a little off topic but do you guys know how to keep the air recirculation from resetting everyime you turn on the car? I like to keep the AC recycling air from the inside not grabbing air from the outside...I looked thru the manual and I couldnt find it. Is it even possible? __________________ 2008 M3 6MT - Space Gray - Everything! except heated seats and DCT 2006 Lexus IS350 - SOLD 2002 VW GTI 337 edition - SOLD
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