How'd you disable 'power' and 'edc' completely..

Boxed · 07-08-2012, 05:19 PM

Everytime I turn on the car both of these are on??

MKE_M3 · 07-08-2012, 05:24 PM

I believe you can do it through iDrive (I don't have it), but I'm 90% sure it's covered in your owner's manual.

kscarrol · 07-08-2012, 05:24 PM

You have iDrive? There are settings in the Mkey menu for the default settings. You can set Power off and EDC to Normal there...

Transfer · 07-08-2012, 05:27 PM

Go to settings, M Mode settings, scroll to power, push to the right and it should be in there under M Key settings. I think your key needs to be inserted but not I'm not totally sure. The M key settings are the default for your keyfob.

Boxed · 07-08-2012, 05:33 PM

I thought the m drive settings are only to be turned on when you press the M button on the steering wheel?

Boxed · 07-08-2012, 05:35 PM

Ah nvm found it, under options within m drive under m key. Thanks guy!

mdosu · 07-08-2012, 10:42 PM

and massive confusion ensues...

Stealth ///M · 07-09-2012, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IamLegend

You cannot have these on by default. You have to press the button.

My power button is always activated upon startup.

luis_m3 · 07-09-2012, 02:49 AM

Unless you code the car you cannot have EDC automatically turned off every time you turn on the car. I honestly can't find a good reason to do this, but to each his/her own.

It seems like you've already gotten your answer regarding the Power button.

jqsmooth · 07-09-2012, 09:09 AM

If you have iDrive, you can default the settings on Power ON and EDC on other settings than Comfort. I found a thread that shows how to do it.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/newrepl...e=1&p=12291932

I wanted to keep the Power ON on startup due to another thread saying better gas mileage with it ON. I tested it, and I believe it. So, it's ON always.

luis_m3 · 07-09-2012, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IamLegend

How?

Someone must have modified the car, i.e coded it. This is not the normal behavior.

This IS normal behavior... read the manual dude.

C|3R1C · 07-09-2012, 07:47 PM

My edc and power is always off when I start the car. Been like this since day one and still the same 51k miles later

mot · 07-09-2012, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jqsmooth

If you have iDrive, you can default the settings on Power ON and EDC on other settings than Comfort. I found a thread that shows how to do it.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/newrepl...e=1&p=12291932

I wanted to keep the Power ON on startup due to another thread saying better gas mileage with it ON. I tested it, and I believe it. So, it's ON always.

Really? That's interesting. I'll try it on my next tank of gas!

DARK_M3 · 07-10-2012, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IamLegend

You cannot have these on by default. You have to press the button.

because yes you can

luis_m3 · 07-10-2012, 04:53 AM

It's amazing how many people buy an M3, but never bother to read the manual to figure out how to make their driving experience better or easier.

Please read the manual people... it WILL only help you.

jamze132 · 07-10-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jqsmooth

If you have iDrive, you can default the settings on Power ON and EDC on other settings than Comfort. I found a thread that shows how to do it.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/newrepl...e=1&p=12291932

I wanted to keep the Power ON on startup due to another thread saying better gas mileage with it ON. I tested it, and I believe it. So, it's ON always.

What's the MPG difference with the power always ON?

DARK_M3 · 07-10-2012, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamze132

What's the MPG difference with the power always ON?

I went from 14.5 mpg to 34 mpg.

NOT! Unfortunately it's not all that great if at all. I don't drive in full on kick ass mode for the fuel savings. I do it because if the car's going to be stamped "M"otorsport, it better damn well feel that way!

jqsmooth · 07-10-2012, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamze132

What's the MPG difference with the power always ON?

Well, on mostly highway, I was getting about 18-19mpg calculated(not computed by M3). With Power Button ON, I got 21-22mpg. But, I must say for that one trial tank of gas, I did go the lengths to get the best mileage. If the Power Button staying ON vs. OFF gives better throttle response without hurting gas mileage, I think the choice is obvious.

MA///M3 · 07-10-2012, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kscarrol

You have iDrive? There are settings in the Mkey menu for the default settings. You can set Power off and EDC to Normal there...

correct!

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