Turn Signal Programming

[e46jb]

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]

Yes.

[valk009]

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]

Yes.

Again.

[rec]

it's all in the manual

[Fanis]

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]

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

[FergusM]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.