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e46jb · Aug 9th, 2007, 08:28 PM

I am trying to find out if the 2007 Mini's are able to have their turn signals programmed similar to that of any Bangle designed BMW. (New style 5 series and newer)

What I am trying to find out is that on the BMW's you can touch the turn signal and the indicator will automatically blink 3 times (typically for lane changes). this would make it easier instead of holding the turn signal down (or up) to make a lane change.

Seems that most BMW's in my area have this feature as well as a few loaners I have driven. Takes a bit to get used to, but is great once you have adapted to it.

Thanks for the advice, searches were unsuccessful.

Paul · Aug 9th, 2007, 08:43 PM

Yes.

valk009 · Aug 10th, 2007, 04:35 AM

My R56 came standard with the short three times blinking with a little touch and constant blinking with a harder touch on the directions shifter. So, I assume you may be able to program it.

Paul · Aug 10th, 2007, 07:58 AM

Yes.

Again.

rec · Aug 10th, 2007, 10:03 AM

it's all in the manual

Fanis · Aug 10th, 2007, 01:26 PM

As fellow members said, YES you can programme it to blinik either once or three times.

It is done through the settings, when the ignition is on....refer to the manual for details. Same way you programme many features, like daylights, auto lock, follow-me-home lights etc.

aid · Aug 10th, 2007, 01:37 PM

dont suppose you can do the same on a may 06 build date r53 mcs???????????

FergusM · Aug 10th, 2007, 02:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by aid (original)

dont suppose you can do the same on a may 06 build date r53 mcs???????????

Very much doubt it... and you feel a definite progression from the 3-flashes to the older "on till steering wheel centres" function. Never heard of this feature on the r53's...

e46jb · Aug 10th, 2007, 03:28 PM

thanks for the feedback, maybe I can get this programmed before I take delivery then. Makes it easier than me doing it from the instructions in the manual

rec · Aug 10th, 2007, 05:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by FergusM (original)

Very much doubt it... and you feel a definite progression from the 3-flashes to the older "on till steering wheel centres" function. Never heard of this feature on the r53's...

no, the indicators on the R56 are electronic, the ones on the R50/52/53 are mechanic.

chilliaddict · Aug 23rd, 2007, 05:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by e46jb (original)

thanks for the feedback, maybe I can get this programmed before I take delivery then. Makes it easier than me doing it from the instructions in the manual

Well, I took delivery of my new Cooper last Friday. According to my dealer, from August onwards BMW have now programmed these settings with the most sensible defaults up front. So you'll probably find it does 3 flashes by default -- it did for me.

Strangely, the options in the menu to change this didn't appear until I'd driven the car the 2nd time but as most of the options seem sensible, I confess, I've not had any reason to change anything.

Sowellman · Aug 26th, 2007, 11:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by chilliaddict (original)

According to my dealer, from August onwards BMW have now programmed these settings with the most sensible defaults up front. So you'll probably find it does 3 flashes by default -- it did for me. .

The most sensible default would be to give us five flashes and eliminate the single flash. Three means you have to move pretty quick to get into the other lane.

Aug 9th, 2007, 08:28 PM	#1
e46jb MINI Fan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Canada Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 13 Offline	Turn Signal Programming I am trying to find out if the 2007 Mini's are able to have their turn signals programmed similar to that of any Bangle designed BMW. (New style 5 series and newer) What I am trying to find out is that on the BMW's you can touch the turn signal and the indicator will automatically blink 3 times (typically for lane changes). this would make it easier instead of holding the turn signal down (or up) to make a lane change. Seems that most BMW's in my area have this feature as well as a few loaners I have driven. Takes a bit to get used to, but is great once you have adapted to it. Thanks for the advice, searches were unsuccessful.

Aug 9th, 2007, 08:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 10:17 PM Posts: 40,513 Offline	Yes. Trained Monkeys

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Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 10:17 PM Posts: 40,513 Offline	Yes. Again. Trained Monkeys

Aug 10th, 2007, 10:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 1,209 Offline	it's all in the manual Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

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Fanis MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 154 Offline	As fellow members said, YES you can programme it to blinik either once or three times. It is done through the settings, when the ignition is on....refer to the manual for details. Same way you programme many features, like daylights, auto lock, follow-me-home lights etc. Caedite eos. Novit enim Dominus qui sunt eius.

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Aug 10th, 2007, 04:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
valk009 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 06:17 AM Posts: 85 Offline	My R56 came standard with the short three times blinking with a little touch and constant blinking with a harder touch on the directions shifter. So, I assume you may be able to program it.

Aug 10th, 2007, 01:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
aid i love that noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hamilton Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 278 Offline	dont suppose you can do the same on a may 06 build date r53 mcs??????????? 06 mcs alta cai gtt re route pipe ngk iridum sparks and big tunes

Aug 10th, 2007, 02:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 692 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by aid (original) dont suppose you can do the same on a may 06 build date r53 mcs??????????? Very much doubt it... and you feel a definite progression from the 3-flashes to the older "on till steering wheel centres" function. Never heard of this feature on the r53's...

Aug 10th, 2007, 03:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
e46jb MINI Fan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Canada Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 13 Offline	thanks for the feedback, maybe I can get this programmed before I take delivery then. Makes it easier than me doing it from the instructions in the manual

Aug 10th, 2007, 05:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 1,209 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by FergusM (original) Very much doubt it... and you feel a definite progression from the 3-flashes to the older "on till steering wheel centres" function. Never heard of this feature on the r53's... no, the indicators on the R56 are electronic, the ones on the R50/52/53 are mechanic. Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Aug 23rd, 2007, 05:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
chilliaddict MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by e46jb (original) thanks for the feedback, maybe I can get this programmed before I take delivery then. Makes it easier than me doing it from the instructions in the manual Well, I took delivery of my new Cooper last Friday. According to my dealer, from August onwards BMW have now programmed these settings with the most sensible defaults up front. So you'll probably find it does 3 flashes by default -- it did for me. Strangely, the options in the menu to change this didn't appear until I'd driven the car the 2nd time but as most of the options seem sensible, I confess, I've not had any reason to change anything.

Aug 26th, 2007, 11:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
Sowellman Quack Quack Oregon Ducks Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oregon Local Time: 02:17 PM Posts: 236 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by chilliaddict (original) According to my dealer, from August onwards BMW have now programmed these settings with the most sensible defaults up front. So you'll probably find it does 3 flashes by default -- it did for me. . The most sensible default would be to give us five flashes and eliminate the single flash. Three means you have to move pretty quick to get into the other lane.

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