New X3

Hi,

Just got a new X3 2.0d SE.

Got some problems with it and not sure the cause of it cos cant get it
into BMW till 2 weeks time.

1. Button on remote will not open boot/trunk unless car is unlocked
2. Mirror does not tilt down in reverse at all
3. It was raining hard yesterday but wipers never started
automatically?

Any help would be appreciated

Cheers

Matt

"cvrom" > wrote in message
ups.com...
> Hi,
>
> Just got a new X3 2.0d SE.
<snip>

> 3. It was raining hard yesterday but wipers never started
> automatically?
>
Matt,

Don't know about the X3 but on the E90 330i there is a little push button on
the wiper control arm which needs to be pushed to engage autowipe and resets
every time you switch off, so you need to push it again to re-enable it.

Hope this helps.

Roger

cvrom wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Just got a new X3 2.0d SE.
>
> Got some problems with it and not sure the cause of it cos cant get it
> into BMW till 2 weeks time.
>
> 1. Button on remote will not open boot/trunk unless car is unlocked
> 2. Mirror does not tilt down in reverse at all
> 3. It was raining hard yesterday but wipers never started
> automatically?
>
> Any help would be appreciated
>
> Cheers
>
> Matt
>

Not sure if it's the same on the newer cars such as yours, but on the
older BMWs I have owned the passenger side mirror only tilts down in
reverse if the power mirror adjustment switch is in the position to
adjust the driver's side. When in the passenger side adjust position no
tilting. Kind of handy to have that control actually.

--
-Fred W

"Roger Matthews" > wrote in message
...
>
> "cvrom" > wrote in message
> ups.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> Just got a new X3 2.0d SE.
> <snip>
>
>> 3. It was raining hard yesterday but wipers never started
>> automatically?
>>
> Matt,
>
> Don't know about the X3 but on the E90 330i there is a little push button
> on the wiper control arm which needs to be pushed to engage autowipe and
> resets every time you switch off, so you need to push it again to
> re-enable it.
>
> Hope this helps.

And on the X5, the autowipe is a position on the stalk. It also resets on
switch-off and needs to be moved to off than back to auto to start
functioning again.

Mike P

> Roger
>

Fred W wrote:
> cvrom wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Just got a new X3 2.0d SE.
>>
>> Got some problems with it and not sure the cause of it cos cant get
>> it into BMW till 2 weeks time.
>>
>> 1. Button on remote will not open boot/trunk unless car is unlocked
>> 2. Mirror does not tilt down in reverse at all
>> 3. It was raining hard yesterday but wipers never started
>> automatically?
>>
>> Any help would be appreciated
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Matt
>>
>
> Not sure if it's the same on the newer cars such as yours, but on the
> older BMWs I have owned the passenger side mirror only tilts down in
> reverse if the power mirror adjustment switch is in the position to
> adjust the driver's side. When in the passenger side adjust position
> no tilting. Kind of handy to have that control actually.

All of the information kindly given in reply to the OP so far is clearly
printed in the drivers manual. Surely the OP has read and understood this
and has some serious problem, which is why he has booked it in to the
dealer?

Huw

The weird thing is, the manual refers to things that dont even exist on
the vehicle, for example, it clearly shows you a switch to turn off the
passenger airbag...do I have one...NO!!

There is no push button on the wipers stalk, just selections for down
for one wipe, up for intermittent, slow and fast.

Whether the mirror swithch in on the drivers or the passenger side, no
mirror moves!!

"cvrom" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> The weird thing is, the manual refers to things that dont even exist on
> the vehicle, for example, it clearly shows you a switch to turn off the
> passenger airbag...do I have one...NO!!
Not everything in the manual is sold in the US. The manual itself describes
options that are present on either the US or Canadian models.
As an example, my E46 manual tells a lot about the 320 which isn't sold in
the US.
>
> There is no push button on the wipers stalk, just selections for down
> for one wipe, up for intermittent, slow and fast.
Doesn't the intermittent setting turn on the rain sensing?
>
> Whether the mirror swithch in on the drivers or the passenger side, no
> mirror moves!!
>
Only the passenger side moves if the transmission is in reverse and if the
switch is set to the passenger side.
The driver side mirror never moves.

What did your dealer say about your issues?
Jim

"cvrom" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> The weird thing is, the manual refers to things that dont even exist on
> the vehicle, for example, it clearly shows you a switch to turn off the
> passenger airbag...do I have one...NO!!
>
> There is no push button on the wipers stalk, just selections for down
> for one wipe, up for intermittent, slow and fast.
>
> Whether the mirror swithch in on the drivers or the passenger side, no
> mirror moves!!
>

One of my 735's described how the auxiliary paraffin heater worked,
including the timer programmed switch on etc. I don't think any were sold
in the UK with this feature, even as an option...

"cvrom" > wrote in message
ups.com...
> Hi,
>
> Just got a new X3 2.0d SE.
>
> Got some problems with it and not sure the cause of it cos cant get it
> into BMW till 2 weeks time.
>
> 1. Button on remote will not open boot/trunk unless car is unlocked
<Snip>

This can be a Good Thing. Imagine opening the rear lid while the car is
locked. Now pull something out and accidentally drop your keys into the car
while closing the lid.......

Mike P

>
> Matt
>

"JD" > wrote in message
...
>
> "cvrom" > wrote in message
> ups.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> Just got a new X3 2.0d SE.
>>
>> Got some problems with it and not sure the cause of it cos cant get it
>> into BMW till 2 weeks time.
>>
>> 1. Button on remote will not open boot/trunk unless car is unlocked
> <Snip>
>
> This can be a Good Thing. Imagine opening the rear lid while the car is
> locked. Now pull something out and accidentally drop your keys into the
> car while closing the lid.......
>
> Mike P
>
>>
>> Matt
>>
>

Another good reason for this feature is to prevent accidental unlocking
while the keys are in your pocket. I was getting worried about frequently
finding my E46 330i boot open until I realised what the cause was. The boot
unlock button is very exposed on this key and far too easy to activate. Got
the dealer to enable the 2-stage unlocking - problem solved!
Chris.