Question: Shift Light

JSM3Vert · 04-04-2011, 12:19 PM

Hi, i just recently got the 2011 E93, And according the manuel the shift light suppose to come on from the cluster. I tried turning it on and all, but it still doesn't, does it require dealership cluster programming or it just looks.
i have a DCT. Is it suppose to come on, or its just for looks.
Thanks for any INput.

persian54 · 04-04-2011, 12:28 PM

go to your M drive menu on the iDrive and set it to on

press the M button

and there you go

JSM3Vert · 04-04-2011, 12:49 PM

thanks. but i did that already, and still nothing.

kscarrol · 04-04-2011, 01:11 PM

How high are you revving the engine? They don't come on to 6,500 rpm or higher...

///M Ryder · 04-04-2011, 01:16 PM

If you haven't had the 1200 mile service you won't see them. As stated above, you need to be in upper RPM band to see them................Phil

JSM3Vert · 04-04-2011, 02:35 PM

thanks everyone for the reply.
Yeah i just got the 1200 miles done last week. maybe ill try reving it pass the 6500rpm.
just weird, because the manuel said, it should come on when you rev 3500-5000. its orange then turn red.

MMMeister · 04-04-2011, 02:48 PM

Just remember, look at the road not at the shift lights

arter · 04-04-2011, 05:06 PM

Have to be in S mode and have them set up to go on in the M button setup table.
If your engine is warmed up, probably takes over 7000 rpm to get them.

My flashed before I did the 1200 service ( yeah I know...

)

jmflukeiii · 04-04-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

If you haven't had the 1200 mile service you won't see them. As stated above, you need to be in upper RPM band to see them................Phil

I saw mine during break-in... when I happened to break the 5500 on the few occasions i did

///M Ryder · 04-04-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jmflukeiii

I saw mine during break-in... when I happened to break the 5500 on the few occasions i did

Yeah the lights are active, you're just not suppose to rev that high until after service. At least that's what the manual and the window sticker states

.................Phil

jmflukeiii · 04-04-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

Yeah the lights are active, you're just not suppose to rev that high until after service. At least that's what the manual and the window sticker states

.................Phil

Ha, yes. Service done today by the way, fun to burn rubber rolling out of the dealership parking lot. The best part is just not having to constantly keep an eye on the tack making sure I don't mess up and go to high.... what a fun car.

DragonNeo · 04-04-2011, 07:31 PM

My shift light came on only once so far. Yeah, I mostly drive city. But it was quite exciting to see the light moving and hear the engine roaring with fury to redline. It's intoxicating, to say the least.

sameh · 04-04-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JSM3Vert

thanks everyone for the reply.
Yeah i just got the 1200 miles done last week. maybe ill try reving it pass the 6500rpm.
just weird, because the manuel said, it should come on when you rev 3500-5000. its orange then turn red.

Dude, if shift lights would turn on starting 3500 my car would have them on ALL the time. It varies in each gear and depends on how fast you're accelerating but in general it takes at least 6000 to turn them on.

jmflukeiii · 04-04-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sameh

Dude, if shift lights would turn on starting 3500 my car would have them on ALL the time. It varies in each gear and depends on how fast you're accelerating but in general it takes at least 6000 to turn them on.

Agreed, I'm always driving around at 4k so I can stomp on it if I want. There's a 7th gear in DCT?

JSM3Vert · 04-05-2011, 11:06 AM

thanks for all input guys! you guys are the best.
Yes the DCT has the 7th Gear.

Moxie · 04-05-2011, 11:22 AM

Look at post #30 for set up -

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...t+light&page=2

persian54 · 04-05-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jmflukeiii

There's a 7th gear in DCT?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSM3Vert

thanks for all input guys! you guys are the best.
Yes the DCT has the 7th Gear.

I'm pretty sure he was being sarcastic lol

jmflukeiii · 04-05-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

I'm pretty sure he was being sarcastic lol

LOL, yes I was, thank you for relaying the always lost internet sarcasm to him....

JSM3Vert · 04-06-2011, 11:58 AM

Yes.. got it ON. looks so much better. Now i just gotta rev high!

04-04-2011, 12:19 PM	#1
JSM3Vert New Member Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Queens Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	Question: Shift Light Hi, i just recently got the 2011 E93, And according the manuel the shift light suppose to come on from the cluster. I tried turning it on and all, but it still doesn't, does it require dealership cluster programming or it just looks. i have a DCT. Is it suppose to come on, or its just for looks. Thanks for any INput.
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04-04-2011, 12:28 PM	#2
persian54 Lieutenant General Drives: MW E93 M3/E89 Z4 35i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal Posts: 15,411 iTrader: (260)	go to your M drive menu on the iDrive and set it to on press the M button and there you go __________________ Next track day: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651089 Sorry I'm just someone who comes on here to fill a void..I dont have the $ to own a BMW. This is a nice E93:http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=434032

04-04-2011, 01:11 PM	#4
kscarrol Major Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 1,476 iTrader: (0)	How high are you revving the engine? They don't come on to 6,500 rpm or higher... __________________ Current: 2011 Space Grey E90 M3, DCT, Comp. Pkg., Conv. Pkg., everything but Cold Weather Pkg! Gone: 2008 550, Space Grey, Sports Package, Sport Auto Transmission. Sold: 2004 545i (U.S.), Steptronic, Silver Gray.

04-04-2011, 01:16 PM	#5
///M Ryder Grown Azz Man Drives: 2011.5 Dinan ///M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 2,015 iTrader: (3)	If you haven't had the 1200 mile service you won't see them. As stated above, you need to be in upper RPM band to see them................Phil __________________ 2011.5 E92 Dinan///M3: SSII DCT, Comp Pkg, Prem Pkg 2, Conv Pkg, Heated Seats, Enhanced Premium Sound, Black Kidney Grilles, BMW M Performance Steering Wheel, BMW Carbon Fiber Performance Spoiler, BMW Aluminum Pedals, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan X-Pipe, Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake, Dinan Software Tune, Dinan Pulley Kit, Dinan CH-R Wheels, Dinan Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Braces, Arkym Lip, Carbon Reflectors, Lux H8 V3, Brembo 365mm BBK

04-04-2011, 02:48 PM	#7
MMMeister Enlisted Member Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	Just remember, look at the road not at the shift lights __________________ 2011 E92 SG DCT ZCP

04-04-2011, 12:49 PM	#3
JSM3Vert New Member Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Queens Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	thanks. but i did that already, and still nothing.

04-04-2011, 02:35 PM	#6
JSM3Vert New Member Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Queens Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	thanks everyone for the reply. Yeah i just got the 1200 miles done last week. maybe ill try reving it pass the 6500rpm. just weird, because the manuel said, it should come on when you rev 3500-5000. its orange then turn red.

04-04-2011, 05:06 PM	#8
arter collecting toys Drives: M3 MCB Join Date: May 2008 Location: rochester, ny Posts: 567 iTrader: (0)	Have to be in S mode and have them set up to go on in the M button setup table. If your engine is warmed up, probably takes over 7000 rpm to get them. My flashed before I did the 1200 service ( yeah I know...) __________________ 2011 e92 M3 Monte Carlo Blue ESS 535 2010 Honda FIT 2006 SLK 55 AMG

04-04-2011, 07:31 PM	#12
DragonNeo Private First Class Drives: 09 M3 E93 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MA Posts: 134 iTrader: (0)	My shift light came on only once so far. Yeah, I mostly drive city. But it was quite exciting to see the light moving and hear the engine roaring with fury to redline. It's intoxicating, to say the least. __________________ 2009 M3 E93 DCT SG/FR Extended Winter beater: 2009 M3 E93 DCT with Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D

04-05-2011, 11:06 AM	#15
JSM3Vert New Member Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Queens Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	thanks for all input guys! you guys are the best. Yes the DCT has the 7th Gear.

04-05-2011, 11:22 AM	#16
Moxie Lieutenant Colonel Drives: AW E90 M3/SG 335d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 1,786 iTrader: (10)	Look at post #30 for set up - http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...t+light&page=2

04-06-2011, 11:58 AM	#19
JSM3Vert New Member Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Queens Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	Yes.. got it ON. looks so much better. Now i just gotta rev high!

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