Climate Control Question...does anyone know? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Shaw · 02-11-2013, 06:21 PM

Hi all,
Is it me or...?
So, the 328iX is great. But while comparing it with my 2011 X3 (which are by the way, VERY similar in terms of interior design, IDrive,...) I find a couple of issues:
1- 328iX 's Climate Control is ALWAYS set ON by default. Is this right? Whenever I turn on the car, the climate is ON regardless of its last status. In my X3 (and all the other cars I've ever had), the rule of climate stated: the climate's status always relects its last status before engine shut off. That means, if I leave the climate on before shutting off the engine, the climate is on next time I turn on the car. If I turn it off before engine shut off, then it shouldn't turn on next time I start the car; should it? this is certainly the case with my X3 and all the other brand cars I've ever owned. Why is this 328iX different?
2- The dual-climate control can not be set to mono-climate. In my X3, I have an "ALL" button that I can select the overall climate control to be synched and unified. It appears that this is not the case in 328iX and I will always have a different climate (left and right). Is this correct?

I appreciate any feedback.
Cheers

Number · 02-11-2013, 06:38 PM

I thought it was really weird that the f30 did not have the dual-side-sync or last-state function. I'd just leave it off all the time if I could. My ac stinks like wet rag.

Shaw · 02-11-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Number

I thought it was really weird that the f30 did not have the dual-side-sync or last-state function. I'd just leave it off all the time if I could. My ac stinks like wet rag.

So you are saying that yours also turns on everytime?

jrortiz · 02-11-2013, 07:23 PM

Mine, also turns on everytime.

Number · 02-11-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaw

So you are saying that yours also turns on everytime?

Yep. It's how it's programed. I'm sure that someone can code it out though.

kon · 02-11-2013, 10:24 PM

it can be coded to have last memory, if it's off, it will start with off

Shaw · 02-12-2013, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kon

it can be coded to have last memory, if it's off, it will start with off

who can code it?

kon · 02-12-2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaw

who can code it?

I do it myself, or you can look for friends that are willing to code for you in your area:

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=696777

SCBimmerKid · 02-12-2013, 09:45 AM

An ALL button sure would be nice. I always feel so lazy when I think that but it's a first world problem that sometimes indulge.

Shaw · 02-12-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SCBimmerKid

An ALL button sure would be nice. I always feel so lazy when I think that but it's a first world problem that sometimes indulge.

I think I'm already over the "ALL" issue. Although it is a short coming in my opinion. My X3 has this capability and I just don't see the reason why they haven't incorporated it into a "newer" BMW. That's a very convenient option.
The bigger point for me right now is the fact that the climate control is set as "ON" by default!!! Very stupid and doesn't make sense.

makonto · 02-12-2013, 01:00 PM

mine too. stupid set up from bmw

Chris's Bimmer · 02-12-2013, 01:59 PM

Yes same with mine and when I went in to ask the dealer they don't know why that is..lol

02-11-2013, 06:21 PM	#1
Shaw First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 X3 28i &2013 328ix-Luxury Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 340 iTrader: (0)	Climate Control Question...does anyone know? Hi all, Is it me or...? So, the 328iX is great. But while comparing it with my 2011 X3 (which are by the way, VERY similar in terms of interior design, IDrive,...) I find a couple of issues: 1- 328iX 's Climate Control is ALWAYS set ON by default. Is this right? Whenever I turn on the car, the climate is ON regardless of its last status. In my X3 (and all the other cars I've ever had), the rule of climate stated: the climate's status always relects its last status before engine shut off. That means, if I leave the climate on before shutting off the engine, the climate is on next time I turn on the car. If I turn it off before engine shut off, then it shouldn't turn on next time I start the car; should it? this is certainly the case with my X3 and all the other brand cars I've ever owned. Why is this 328iX different? 2- The dual-climate control can not be set to mono-climate. In my X3, I have an "ALL" button that I can select the overall climate control to be synched and unified. It appears that this is not the case in 328iX and I will always have a different climate (left and right). Is this correct? I appreciate any feedback. Cheers
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jrortiz Private First Class Drives: 2012 328i Modern Line Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 131 iTrader: (0)	Mine, also turns on everytime. __________________ Black Sapphire Metallic / Premium Package / Technology Package / Cool Weather Package / Lighting Package / Harmon Kardon surround sound system

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SCBimmerKid Lieutenant Drives: Mineral Grey F30 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hilton Head, SC Posts: 581 iTrader: (0)	An ALL button sure would be nice. I always feel so lazy when I think that but it's a first world problem that sometimes indulge. __________________ NO LONGER ON ORDER *'12 328i* Mineral Grey Metallic w/black leather/aluminum&black gloss trim/ZSL/ZPP/Xenons

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02-11-2013, 06:38 PM	#2
Number ✚ Drives: ✚ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ✚ ✚ Posts: 989 iTrader: (1)	I thought it was really weird that the f30 did not have the dual-side-sync or last-state function. I'd just leave it off all the time if I could. My ac stinks like wet rag.

02-11-2013, 10:24 PM	#6
kon Lieutenant Drives: F30 316i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sillypore Posts: 412 iTrader: (0)	it can be coded to have last memory, if it's off, it will start with off

02-12-2013, 01:00 PM	#11
makonto Private Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ind Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	mine too. stupid set up from bmw

02-12-2013, 01:59 PM	#12
Chris's Bimmer Enlisted Member Drives: bmwf30 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: CANADA Posts: 32 iTrader: (0)	Yes same with mine and when I went in to ask the dealer they don't know why that is..lol