Here's the dumbest design feature of the 135i

crzy4135i · 11-18-2009, 10:46 AM

WHen you have low tire pressure the warning screen shows up on the NAV screen and can't be cleared.

I get a low tire in the middle of the night in a city I'm not familiar with. I can't use the navigation to find a hotel or anything else because the low tire warning can't be cleared out of the display.

I don't understand why they refuse to let us clear the warning display..

Is there a way to clear it that I haven't figured out? THanks!

Tom K. · 11-18-2009, 10:49 AM

Have you tried resetting the TPMS system so that it accepts the low pressure? Or inflating the offending tire?

Tom

adrean8j · 11-18-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by crzy4135i

WHen you have low tire pressure the warning screen shows up on the NAV screen and can't be cleared.

I get a low tire in the middle of the night in a city I'm not familiar with. I can't use the navigation to find a hotel or anything else because the low tire warning can't be cleared out of the display.

I don't understand why they refuse to let us clear the warning display..

Is there a way to clear it that I haven't figured out? THanks!

Did you try to use the regular on board computer to reset the fault?

arsenyc · 11-18-2009, 11:01 AM

Goto the maintenance option in the Navi and reset ur TPMS, takes a few minutes but it will clear!

chbj · 11-18-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

Did you try to use the regular on board computer to reset the fault?

I had this issue two days ago and resetting the on board computer using the button on the turn signal stalk worked for me. it allowed me to get back to the nav screen.

adrean8j · 11-18-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by chbj

I had this issue two days ago and resetting the on board computer using the button on the turn signal stalk worked for me. it allowed me to get back to the nav screen.

Exactly!

imported_mega · 11-18-2009, 11:42 AM

at least it tells you which tire is low

ohh wait..

BrokenVert · 11-18-2009, 12:36 PM

um no, the dumbest design feature on the 1er is the center console. It corners of the hinge are the only thing that make the back seats uncomfortible. They drill into your knees and piss you off in 10 seconds at the most.

But that is pretty bad

Hind · 11-18-2009, 12:46 PM

Thats pretty messed up.

I thought it was annoying that my seatbelt alarm cant be shut off, even while parked. Or no dual climate temp, or no water temp gauge, or the low gas alarm bings constantly (with flashing lights).

WHY does the iphone cable have to be 3inches!?!? I have to look at my ass to use my phone while connected!!!!!

BMW, we are not retarded, please leave us alone with these alarms!

BrokenVert · 11-18-2009, 12:53 PM

Has anybody noticed that the horn doesnt work unless the car is running? I got bumper tapped in a parking lot because I was waiting with the car off for my sister to come out of a store and I got backed into by someone who didnt know where the ass of her car was, a totally avoidible situation if I could simply beep the horn.

moff · 11-18-2009, 04:35 PM

The dumbest design feature is the Auto wipers light.

It is on the stalk but can't be seen as the steering wheel is in the way.

You need to stretch around to see it... not good when driving. Why couldn't they just put a light on the dash?

Bruck · 11-18-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Has anybody noticed that the horn doesnt work unless the car is running? I got bumper tapped in a parking lot because I was waiting with the car off for my sister to come out of a store and I got backed into by someone who didnt know where the ass of her car was, a totally avoidible situation if I could simply beep the horn.

This is good to know!!

BMW86 · 11-18-2009, 04:56 PM

Nah the dumbest feature is that BMW tuned our cars to 300hp when they could have easily tuned it 400hp from factory. Pretty dumb by BMW

wu2x · 11-18-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by moff

The dumbest design feature is the Auto wipers light.

It is on the stalk but can't be seen as the steering wheel is in the way.

You need to stretch around to see it... not good when driving. Why couldn't they just put a light on the dash?

Quoted for the truth.

ad78 · 11-18-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by moff

The dumbest design feature is the Auto wipers light.

It is on the stalk but can't be seen as the steering wheel is in the way.

You need to stretch around to see it... not good when driving. Why couldn't they just put a light on the dash?

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Originally Posted by wuNasty

Quoted for the truth.

+10000000 Grrrrrrr!!!!

Robert · 11-18-2009, 07:43 PM

No dumbest design is if the wiper is up and you open the hood you are out 700-1000 dollars

Hind · 11-18-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by moff

The dumbest design feature is the Auto wipers light.

It is on the stalk but can't be seen as the steering wheel is in the way.

You need to stretch around to see it... not good when driving. Why couldn't they just put a light on the dash?

I didnt even know I had that, lol

oasis3582 · 11-18-2009, 09:43 PM

Reset through onboard computer. Be sure to hold the button to reset.

Brix · 11-18-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert

No dumbest design is if the wiper is up and you open the hood you are out 700-1000 dollars

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The fuel pump issue can be considered dumb design (replaced twice).
Frameless doors (people want to push on the window). Dumb
A transmission that pops out of gear when you hit a hard bump. Dumb
Run-flat tires with no jack. Really dumb
Slightly narrow and smushed looking. Little dumb
Comes with summer tires, yet does not have a very aggressive suspension. Dumb as hell.
I love this car anyway. Dumb?
Its a toxic relationship. Am I a Dumbass?
Its flaws give it personality. Not dumb
What can you do???
The 135i is a cant live with
cant live without car.
Dumb Love I guess

shmee150 · 11-19-2009, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by moff

The dumbest design feature is the Auto wipers light.

It is on the stalk but can't be seen as the steering wheel is in the way.

You need to stretch around to see it... not good when driving. Why couldn't they just put a light on the dash?

That is totally my biggest design flaw problem with the car, especially again now that we're enterring another winter.

Tim

123D-M · 11-19-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by shmee150

That is totally my biggest design flaw problem with the car, especially again now that we're enterring another winter.

Tim

+ infinity.

Nifty · 11-19-2009, 07:05 AM

Surpised no one has mentioned the cupholder UNDER the armrest.

11-18-2009, 10:46 AM	#1
crzy4135i Major 81 Rep 1,075 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Here's the dumbest design feature of the 135i WHen you have low tire pressure the warning screen shows up on the NAV screen and can't be cleared. I get a low tire in the middle of the night in a city I'm not familiar with. I can't use the navigation to find a hotel or anything else because the low tire warning can't be cleared out of the display. I don't understand why they refuse to let us clear the warning display.. Is there a way to clear it that I haven't figured out? THanks! __________________ Ordered 4/7/08, Delivered 5/15/08, Sold, but not forgotten.
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Have you tried resetting the TPMS system so that it accepts the low pressure? Or inflating the offending tire? Tom
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arsenyc www.BottleneckGallery.com 72 Rep 653 Posts Drives: F90 M5C / F87 M2C Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey City, NJ iTrader: (1)	Goto the maintenance option in the Navi and reset ur TPMS, takes a few minutes but it will clear! __________________ www.BottleneckGallery.com
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11-18-2009, 11:42 AM	#7
imported_mega Colonel 123 Rep 2,200 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	at least it tells you which tire is low ohh wait.. __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	um no, the dumbest design feature on the 1er is the center console. It corners of the hinge are the only thing that make the back seats uncomfortible. They drill into your knees and piss you off in 10 seconds at the most. But that is pretty bad __________________
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Hind ///Mmmm 78 Rep 796 Posts Drives: '09 BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i LCI [0.00]	Thats pretty messed up. I thought it was annoying that my seatbelt alarm cant be shut off, even while parked. Or no dual climate temp, or no water temp gauge, or the low gas alarm bings constantly (with flashing lights). WHY does the iphone cable have to be 3inches!?!? I have to look at my ass to use my phone while connected!!!!! BMW, we are not retarded, please leave us alone with these alarms! __________________ Current: E90 LCI 335i JetBlack - BMS OCC, JB4 w/ E85, ETS Charge Pipe, Vishnu Catted DP Retired:///E82 135i LeMans - 12.710 @ 108 MPH Riss Racing OCC, Shadowline Grills, Magnaflow Axle-Back, JB4, ETS FMIC, BMS DCI, BMW Perf Sideskirts, BMS 12/10 Spacers, E93 Front Sway PDC Flickr YouTube
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Has anybody noticed that the horn doesnt work unless the car is running? I got bumper tapped in a parking lot because I was waiting with the car off for my sister to come out of a store and I got backed into by someone who didnt know where the ass of her car was, a totally avoidible situation if I could simply beep the horn.
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11-18-2009, 04:35 PM	#11
moff Colonel 1363 Rep 2,495 Posts Drives: X4M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham GB iTrader: (0)	The dumbest design feature is the Auto wipers light. It is on the stalk but can't be seen as the steering wheel is in the way. You need to stretch around to see it... not good when driving. Why couldn't they just put a light on the dash? __________________ Arrived! 2022 X4M Competition, SPY + Black Merino Gone: 2019 X3M Competition, Toronto Red, Adelaide Grey.
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Nah the dumbest feature is that BMW tuned our cars to 300hp when they could have easily tuned it 400hp from factory. Pretty dumb by BMW
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11-18-2009, 07:43 PM	#16
Robert Major General 417 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	No dumbest design is if the wiper is up and you open the hood you are out 700-1000 dollars
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oasis3582 Lieutenant 146 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	Reset through onboard computer. Be sure to hold the button to reset. __________________ Current: 2021 BMW X3 M40i Previous: VW GTI, Tesla Model 3 LR, Mazda MX-5 RF, Ford Mustang GT (x2), Mazda 3, BMW Z4 sDrive35i, Acura TSX, BMW 135i, Acura TSX, Honda Accord Coupe V6, Acura RDX, Pontiac GTO 6.0, Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
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11-19-2009, 07:05 AM	#22
Nifty Second Lieutenant 74 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Illinois iTrader: (1)	Surpised no one has mentioned the cupholder UNDER the armrest.
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