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      05-19-2020, 07:02 PM   #111
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No, there are predetermined parameters already available for changing the memory settings.

Here is what the coding option looks like for changing the heating steering wheel heated memory, on an F-Series BMW:
If i ask the dealer, can he adjust this? or i have to do it?
What are the steps involved?
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The buttons are flat. I find it hard to know which one my finger is on. Are they the cheaper membrane type? They don't feel like mechanical, spring loaded buttons.
I may be wrong but I feel like the buttons are like the MacBook's trackpads where it doesn't physically press but there is a vibration that makes it feel as if you clicked it.
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No, there are predetermined parameters already available for changing the memory settings.

Here is what the coding option looks like for changing the heating steering wheel heated memory, on an F-Series BMW:
If i ask the dealer, can he adjust this? or i have to do it?
What are the steps involved?
No, the dealer is not going to touch coding that's not sanctioned by BMW, it's sort of a legality and liability thing, on changing features that didn't originally come so.

The good news is any chimp can use a simple OBD2 dongle and the Bimmercode APP, to make this change or hit up one of the vendors here, for them to code it remotely.
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No, the dealer is not going to touch coding that's not sanctioned by BMW, it's sort of a legality and liability thing, on changing features that didn't originally come so.

The good news is any chimp can use a simple OBD2 dongle and the Bimmercode APP, to make this change or hit up one of the vendors here, for them to code it remotely.
OK thanks! il check out the coding section of the forum... and figure out what i need... then get myself a obd cable
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To update this comprehensive list for future generations, two features that I've discovered is missing on the G20 are; two asymmetry "rear fog lights" LEDs, within the taillight (There is only one LED on the driver's side now).

Also, Brake Force Display (enlarged brake light surface area or flashing) also seems to be missing..


https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=26304844

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=26402215
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I like the old stalk too, have been using it for 10 years since E90. The advantage is when you want to turn it off, you won't over do it by pushing to the other direction and makes both sides signal blinked. To turn off the normal one you might over push it.
I feel sorry it had to go for G20, I guess most people can't get used to it and blame the ingenious design instead.
Yes, I really miss the auto-handles that return to the 0-position. They feels good and are premium. The new ones feels like an Toyota Corolla from 1980s. Definitely a big backward step from BMW.

For you guys that miss the auto handles. Please send BMW email with your suggestions. If many enough complain about the new mechanical versions, maybe they will give us the soft touch handles back.

And for thos who really miss them. I successfully retrofitted 0-position handles on an 2018 M140i with mechanical stalks. Im planning to try to retrofit the same handles on an G20 320d. Hope it will work!







Tested them on an G31 540i, and almost everything worked. I have to figure out some few things to get them be successfully.







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