PDC problem

boas1 · 10-19-2005, 10:47 PM

Just picked up my new 325xi tonight and CA did not go over PDC. Got it home and could not get it to work. What am I missing? Cannot fine PDC button that is shown in the manual but sensors are in the back. Any ideas?

timlang · 10-20-2005, 12:33 AM

There is no PDC for North American build models. You only get the PDC button if you have the front *and* read PDC, which we don't get. Since our PDC is rear only, it is activated simply by putting the car in reverse.

David328M-Sport · 10-20-2005, 11:25 AM

yes, my 325 came as standard with rear PDC. With iDrive I see a diagram of the car on screen with green, yellow and red rectangles appearing as I back up closer to say another car. Combined with the beeping interval frequency shortening as I move closer to the object, the PDC works a real treat.

Hope you sort you problem.

E90Fleet · 10-20-2005, 11:46 AM

Put your car in reverse and have someone walk past the back of the car , you will hear the PDC ( dont accidently hit the person)

Broken1 · 10-20-2005, 12:29 PM

And if there is a problem with the PDC (such as one of the sensors not working), you will get an error on the car :-) It looks like a triangle, with a P and 3 arcs!

ska///235i · 10-20-2005, 01:28 PM

no offense but if someone needs PDC then I really think they need drivers Ed

ATC BMW · 10-20-2005, 01:47 PM

Offense taken....just kidding. I got mine becuse it was an inexpensive option that will more than likely become standard when I sell my car. What other "gee whiz" option costs under $400?

bimmer4me · 10-20-2005, 01:49 PM

Offense taken again...I think it's cool.

Broken1 · 10-20-2005, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ska

no offense but if someone needs PDC then I really think they need drivers Ed

I don't NEED PDC, i WANT PDC!

You'd be surprised how much easier it makes things. Reverse parking is a sinch, reversing out of tight spots - i don't even need to turn my head...just peep peep peep peeeeee (omg I am going to die if I go any more backwards) - 1st gear, sound stops and I am on my way...

mBechara · 10-20-2005, 02:13 PM

PDC is really cool….. I am used to it ..... I don’t even need to look back when I backward my car don’t even look in mirrors …. I just have to look at my Idrive display that shows me how far the car is from obstacles. I do envoy this 300$ option (the cheapest option in the cars) I find it really cheap for how often I use it

boas1 · 10-20-2005, 08:18 PM

Glad to see my post generated some interest but really want to thank all of you that filled me in on the US config. What is sad is that BMW can make such a great car and do such a half **s job on the manual. I think they make enough money to have an accurate onwers manual for the US.

justchecking · 10-20-2005, 08:54 PM

PDC is good for us absent minded folks. And for $320, it is a option worth having. Will save you lot of trips to body shops.

-jc

quackman · 10-20-2005, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ska

no offense but if someone needs PDC then I really think they need drivers Ed

First, it's spelled Driver Ed, not "drivers."
How is a Driver Education class supposed to teach someone how to have eyes on the back of their car to see exactly how close they are to anything at all behind them?

Pyrat 2 · 10-20-2005, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boas1

Just picked up my new 325xi tonight and CA did not go over PDC. Got it home and could not get it to work. What am I missing? Cannot fine PDC button that is shown in the manual but sensors are in the back. Any ideas?

Not sure if you have iDrive. If so, there is an option within iDrive to enable/disable it.

icedragon · 10-20-2005, 09:19 PM

I love PDC. It does help you park, but that's not why I like it. I like it because it saves you from running over people! I always park in busy places (crowded malls, supermarkets) where people often walk behind your car out of no where. I had parking sensors on my Subaru and it stopped me from running over people criss-crossing in the parking lot. I also think it's a nice option, since many cars in Europe have it, so it adds to the Euro-spec look.

E24 · 10-20-2005, 10:23 PM

I love PDC for one reason. Have it on both of our vehicles. Given the I don't give a shit attitude by parents these days it's nice to have a bit of a warning when these LOSER parents allow their little ones to run uncontrolled through the local Target parking lot. Whatever happened to holding your todlers hand or looking out for where they are. Oh I forgot - we are in that DON'T GIVE A SHIT ABOUT YOUR KID ERA - sad but true.

kans · 10-20-2005, 10:33 PM

PDC is really cool, our parking spots here in Vancouver are tight

ska///235i · 10-21-2005, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quackman

First, it's spelled Driver Ed, not "drivers."
How is a Driver Education class supposed to teach someone how to have eyes on the back of their car to see exactly how close they are to anything at all behind them?

...want a cookie? Did I spell that right?

chrissal1 · 10-21-2005, 09:13 AM

Lack of the bitchiness fellas.... I didn't order PDC, but with the rear of the e90 being so high I see how it could come in handy

davinet78 · 10-21-2005, 09:52 AM

its just so comfortable parking with pdc

BMW786 · 10-22-2005, 10:53 AM

PDC is great, but I just wish they had parking sensors for the front of the car as well...I don't know why the European models get it and we don't. The new IS has it....

underDAWG · 10-26-2005, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW786

PDC is great, but I just wish they had parking sensors for the front of the car as well...I don't know why the European models get it and we don't. The new IS has it....

Yes we do. It called VPD - Valet Parking Dude

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timlang Private First Class 4 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	There is no PDC for North American build models. You only get the PDC button if you have the front and read PDC, which we don't get. Since our PDC is rear only, it is activated simply by putting the car in reverse. __________________ 18' 330i xDrive M Sport Edition II - Mineral Gray/Black (Canadian Model 'eh!) 14', 13', 11' & 08' 328i xDrive - Mineral Gray/Black, Steptronic, PP, Nav (Canadian) 06' 325i - Sparkling Graphite/Black/Burl, Steptronic, PP (Canadian)
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10-20-2005, 11:25 AM	#3
David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	yes, my 325 came as standard with rear PDC. With iDrive I see a diagram of the car on screen with green, yellow and red rectangles appearing as I back up closer to say another car. Combined with the beeping interval frequency shortening as I move closer to the object, the PDC works a real treat. Hope you sort you problem. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Put your car in reverse and have someone walk past the back of the car , you will hear the PDC ( dont accidently hit the person)
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	And if there is a problem with the PDC (such as one of the sensors not working), you will get an error on the car :-) It looks like a triangle, with a P and 3 arcs!
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ska///235i ***** noob 1369 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	no offense but if someone needs PDC then I really think they need drivers Ed __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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ATC BMW Air Traffic Controller 4 Rep 60 Posts Drives: F32 Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ashburn, VA iTrader: (0)	Offense taken....just kidding. I got mine becuse it was an inexpensive option that will more than likely become standard when I sell my car. What other "gee whiz" option costs under $400? __________________ Ordered 1/18/18, Built 2/1/18, Bremerhaven 2/7/18, Tirranna 2/9/18, Baltimore 2/24/18, 3/1/18 Delivery F32 Mineral Grey Metallic
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10-20-2005, 02:13 PM	#10
mBechara Enlisted Member 0 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 325I Idrive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Montreal Canada iTrader: (0)	PDC is really cool….. I am used to it ..... I don’t even need to look back when I backward my car don’t even look in mirrors …. I just have to look at my Idrive display that shows me how far the car is from obstacles. I do envoy this 300$ option (the cheapest option in the cars) I find it really cheap for how often I use it __________________ e90 325 , sport, prem, Idrive e46 330xi
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10-20-2005, 08:18 PM	#11
boas1 Private 4 Rep 64 Posts Drives: BMW 325xi 2006 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Works fine Glad to see my post generated some interest but really want to thank all of you that filled me in on the US config. What is sad is that BMW can make such a great car and do such a half **s job on the manual. I think they make enough money to have an accurate onwers manual for the US.
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justchecking New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: bullock cart Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calipornia iTrader: (0)	PDC is good for us absent minded folks. And for $320, it is a option worth having. Will save you lot of trips to body shops. -jc
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E24 DUBYA 28 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2012 328I - 6MT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	I love PDC for one reason. Have it on both of our vehicles. Given the I don't give a shit attitude by parents these days it's nice to have a bit of a warning when these LOSER parents allow their little ones to run uncontrolled through the local Target parking lot. Whatever happened to holding your todlers hand or looking out for where they are. Oh I forgot - we are in that DON'T GIVE A SHIT ABOUT YOUR KID ERA - sad but true.
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10-20-2005, 10:33 PM	#17
kans New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2001 X5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	PDC is really cool, our parking spots here in Vancouver are tight
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10-21-2005, 09:13 AM	#19
chrissal1 Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Lack of the bitchiness fellas.... I didn't order PDC, but with the rear of the e90 being so high I see how it could come in handy
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davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,832 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	its just so comfortable parking with pdc __________________ e90 320d,arktis,lumber support, hifi speaker, alarm, dakota beige, 162 18", xenon with washer spray,window chrome trimmings, professional radio, 6 cd changer wood trimmings 6 speed manual.
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10-22-2005, 10:53 AM	#21
BMW786 Lieutenant 28 Rep 537 Posts Drives: SGraphite90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Bay, CA iTrader: (1)	PDC is great, but I just wish they had parking sensors for the front of the car as well...I don't know why the European models get it and we don't. The new IS has it....
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