Cluster shift lights

SameerG · 05-24-2020, 05:25 PM

Whats going on M Family,

I just bought a 2013 e92 M3. Im having issues with the shift lights not turning on my car. Does anyone else have this issue ? I did get the car from a dealership after handing in my 340 lease. The M3 only has 12k miles. Would like any type of recommendations into modding my car thank you.[IMG][/IMG]

kscarrol · 05-24-2020, 05:31 PM

It is a setting you can turn on or off. I have iDrive and it is the car settings but I'd have to go look to see as I set it years ago and have not changed it since! If you don't have iDrive the shift lights can still be turned on or off using the steering wheel stalk on the left side od the steering column but I am not familiar with that. Did the car come with the manual? If not you can find a PDF version on the BMWUSA website.

Edit: Just took a closer look at your pictures (beautiful car!) but I see the middle hump indicating the car has iDrive.

///M Power-Belgium · 05-24-2020, 05:42 PM

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kscarrol · 05-24-2020, 05:58 PM

The instructions are on pages 29 and 30 in the M3 Supplemental Manual.

///M Power-Belgium · 05-24-2020, 06:22 PM

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The instructions are on pages 29 and 30 in the M3 Supplemental Manual.

How are you my friend ?

SameerG · 05-24-2020, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kscarrol

It is a setting you can turn on or off. I have iDrive and it is the car settings but I'd have to go look to see as I set it years ago and have not changed it since! If you don't have iDrive the shift lights can still be turned on or off using the steering wheel stalk on the left side od the steering column but I am not familiar with that. Did the car come with the manual? If not you can find a PDF version on the BMWUSA website.

Edit: Just took a closer look at your pictures (beautiful car!) but I see the middle hump indicating the car has iDrive.

@kscarrol I tried both instances but the lights still don't turn on is it possibly because of the setting I have it adjusted to ? Or do they light up at a certain speed and rpm?

4130 · 05-24-2020, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SameerG

Whats going on M Family,

I just bought a 2013 e92 M3. Im having issues with the shift lights not turning on my car. Does anyone else have this issue ? I did get the car from a dealership after handing in my 340 lease. The M3 only has 12k miles. Would like any type of recommendations into modding my car thank you.[IMG][/IMG]

Another thing is that the shift lights probably go on much later than you think they should if you're not accustomed to such a high revving engine.

SameerG · 05-24-2020, 06:29 PM

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I tried that as well, but i noticed that once i turn the car off and turn it back on it turns off automatically.

///M Power-Belgium · 05-24-2020, 06:39 PM

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I tried that as well, but i noticed that once i turn the car off and turn it back on it turns off automatically.

Mate keep in mind :
Shift lights work only in M-mode or with the MDM button activated on the steering wheel.
Just floor it till you go past 7K rpm's !

SameerG · 05-24-2020, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SameerG

Whats going on M Family,

I just bought a 2013 e92 M3. Im having issues with the shift lights not turning on my car. Does anyone else have this issue ? I did get the car from a dealership after handing in my 340 lease. The M3 only has 12k miles. Would like any type of recommendations into modding my car thank you.[IMG][/IMG]

Another thing is that the shift lights probably go on much later than you think they should if you're not accustomed to such a high revving engine.

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Originally Posted by 4130

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Originally Posted by SameerG

Whats going on M Family,

I just bought a 2013 e92 M3. Im having issues with the shift lights not turning on my car. Does anyone else have this issue ? I did get the car from a dealership after handing in my 340 lease. The M3 only has 12k miles. Would like any type of recommendations into modding my car thank you.[IMG][/IMG]

Another thing is that the shift lights probably go on much later than you think they should if you're not accustomed to such a high revving engine.

I'll take that into consideration. It actually is my first v8 and im absolutely in love with the car. 😍

kscarrol · 05-24-2020, 06:48 PM

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How are you my friend ?

I am well! How are things in Belgium? Hope you and your family are safe and healthy!

kscarrol · 05-24-2020, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SameerG

I'll take that into consideration. It actually is my first v8 and im absolutely in love with the car. 😍

Yes, you won't see them activate until you approach the redline.

///M Power-Belgium · 05-24-2020, 06:56 PM

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I am well! How are things in Belgium? Hope you and your family are safe and healthy!

Nice to hear you are well my friend

Busy at work like usual and I'm well .

Thanks for asking my friend .
#stayhealthyandsafe !

Damn virus !

wyatth · 05-24-2020, 06:59 PM

It’s a setting in iDrive and/or via the steering wheel stalk. It’s also KEY dependent.
Shift lights do not require M Mode or MDM to be turned on, they can be set independently.

SameerG · 05-24-2020, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wyatth

It’s a setting in iDrive and/or via the steering wheel stalk. It’s also KEY dependent.
Shift lights do not require M Mode or MDM to be turned on, they can be set independently.

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Originally Posted by 4130

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Originally Posted by SameerG

Whats going on M Family,

I just bought a 2013 e92 M3. Im having issues with the shift lights not turning on my car. Does anyone else have this issue ? I did get the car from a dealership after handing in my 340 lease. The M3 only has 12k miles. Would like any type of recommendations into modding my car thank you.[IMG][/IMG]

Another thing is that the shift lights probably go on much later than you think they should if you're not accustomed to such a high revving engine.

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Originally Posted by wyatth

It's a setting in iDrive and/or via the steering wheel stalk. It's also KEY dependent.
Shift lights do not require M Mode or MDM to be turned on, they can be set independently.

Got it did not know that. Now do I need to have the key inserted ?

wyatth · 05-24-2020, 07:05 PM

Nope. I went through this when I rotated keys and couldn’t figure out why my lights stopped working. Now my settings are shift lights always on, regardless of other modes, with either key. I’ve never inserted a key into the socket (CA).

There are a few threads which detail it better than I can off hand, Google search “m3post shift lights” or something of the like.

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=289367

timothy2001 · 05-24-2020, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SameerG

I'll take that into consideration. It actually is my first v8 and im absolutely in love with the car. 😍

It only gets better.

SameerG · 05-24-2020, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wyatth

Nope. I went through this when I rotated keys and couldn’t figure out why my lights stopped working. Now my settings are shift lights always on, regardless of other modes, with either key. I’ve never inserted a key into the socket (CA).

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Originally Posted by wyatth

Nope. I went through this when I rotated keys and couldn't figure out why my lights stopped working. Now my settings are shift lights always on, regardless of other modes, with either key. I've never inserted a key into the socket (CA).

I will give this a try thank you 🙏🏽

akkando · 05-25-2020, 02:59 PM

I have them set to come on when I hit the M button but they only light up at high rpm. Apparently they also work outside of M mode if you set it with the buttons on the stock. Only works on DCT cars though.

amrazM · 05-26-2020, 05:12 AM

Usually on by default in M mode and they come on very fast try to turn it on in the idrive for the M drive settings and give it a go in third gear.

Space Fox · 05-26-2020, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SameerG

Whats going on M Family,

I just bought a 2013 e92 M3. Im having issues with the shift lights not turning on my car. Does anyone else have this issue ? I did get the car from a dealership after handing in my 340 lease. The M3 only has 12k miles. Would like any type of recommendations into modding my car thank you.[IMG][/IMG]

Stunning car. Love the color and that rolling shot is great. Don't be afraid of the redline! These motors love to be ringed out. Exhaust of your choosing and intake (I recommend aFe carbon fiber stage II) are a good place to start. The GTS DCT tune is another excellent addition. I'm a fan of minor cosmetic mods as well - color matched reflectors, black kidney grills, OEM carbon trunk spoiler, etc. Enjoy it! Such a low mileage example as well, excellent pick up.

This will give you a better idea of when those shift lights are supposed to come on. You can see it changes depending on what gear you're in:

GtiGyver · 05-26-2020, 09:24 AM

Can the shift lights be retrofitted to a manual car?

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kscarrol Brigadier General 8906 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	It is a setting you can turn on or off. I have iDrive and it is the car settings but I'd have to go look to see as I set it years ago and have not changed it since! If you don't have iDrive the shift lights can still be turned on or off using the steering wheel stalk on the left side od the steering column but I am not familiar with that. Did the car come with the manual? If not you can find a PDF version on the BMWUSA website. Edit: Just took a closer look at your pictures (beautiful car!) but I see the middle hump indicating the car has iDrive. __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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wyatth Colonel 3549 Rep 2,824 Posts Drives: E90 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	It’s a setting in iDrive and/or via the steering wheel stalk. It’s also KEY dependent. Shift lights do not require M Mode or MDM to be turned on, they can be set independently.
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wyatth Colonel 3549 Rep 2,824 Posts Drives: E90 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Nope. I went through this when I rotated keys and couldn’t figure out why my lights stopped working. Now my settings are shift lights always on, regardless of other modes, with either key. I’ve never inserted a key into the socket (CA). There are a few threads which detail it better than I can off hand, Google search “m3post shift lights” or something of the like. https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=289367 Last edited by wyatth; 05-24-2020 at 07:13 PM..
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