Auto Mode - Page 3

SpineOnABap · 17-01-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Windowlicker

I thought when auto mode was selected it displayed a "D" next to the gear number display, then tap the gear stick to the right once more to engage, manual.

That was a dashboard revision in Sep 03 - they changed the A to a D and the 0 to an N

edit: must read threads more carefully as Brycey already posted this

bryce · 17-01-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Nathan_

It won't.

Im sure I read it did, Mtorque I think.

E46ACS · 17-01-2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpineOnABap

That was a dashboard revision in Sep 03 - they changed the A to a D and the 0 to an N

Mine is an Aug 03 car so I just missed that one. Not that I'm bothered to be honest, but always nice to learn something new!

_Nathan_ · 17-01-2009, 04:32 PM

You'd need a new display in the dash for that.

The elements in the gear display LCD on mine are in the following pattern:

_
| |
_
|\|
_

If that makes any sense? It couldn't display an N ever.

Also the A & D thing is hard coded to the dash display too - have a look at the little lcd display elements in the SMG lever section of the display - hardcoded to say A or D depending on version.

bryce · 17-01-2009, 04:41 PM

^ Makes sense, thanks.

So when Engleberts in 'A' he is in automatic, and it should change up through the gears itself.

Obviously got a problem somewhere.

_Nathan_ · 17-01-2009, 05:03 PM

There are 2 places it can show the A - in the SMG lever display that shows what mode will be selected if you move the lever over to the right will show S if you are in auto and A if you are in sequential, in addition there is a little A that shows to the bottom right of the gear number if you are in auto.

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17-01-2009, 04:32 PM	#24
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	You'd need a new display in the dash for that. The elements in the gear display LCD on mine are in the following pattern: _ \| \| _ \|\\| _ If that makes any sense? It couldn't display an N ever. Also the A & D thing is hard coded to the dash display too - have a look at the little lcd display elements in the SMG lever section of the display - hardcoded to say A or D depending on version.

17-01-2009, 04:41 PM	#25
bryce S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland (sw) Posts: 1,369 Casino cash: $2512	^ Makes sense, thanks. So when Engleberts in 'A' he is in automatic, and it should change up through the gears itself. Obviously got a problem somewhere.

17-01-2009, 05:03 PM	#26
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	There are 2 places it can show the A - in the SMG lever display that shows what mode will be selected if you move the lever over to the right will show S if you are in auto and A if you are in sequential, in addition there is a little A that shows to the bottom right of the gear number if you are in auto.