12-20-2016, 07:39 AM | #23 |
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I just went and looked at my car and there is just the empty mounting hole the same as the picture posted by Silver6spd. I do not have the smokers option. XENNY, does yours?
I do have the 0563 Lighting Pkg. so you would think it would be there. I guess I'll have to go and see the dealer. This should be an interesting discussion. I'm sure they'll have no clue. I'll post anything I can find out to help others. I would encourage everyone with the missing light to talk with their dealership so if someone admits it should be there others can benefit from it. thanks |
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It seems as if most of us that don't have the smokers package also don't have the central led under the dash, coincidence? |
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I just examined my VIN decode and don't see anything that specifically IDs a particular interior lighting package. However, there is an interior "Storage compartment package" (S493) that I know is standard in the U.S. that could include it. Also, a thought: Perhaps this is keyed to the M Sport package (which includes, among other interior bits, the M Sport steering wheel and gauges with red accents)?
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M240, smokers package (unfortunately; couldn't order the car without it). Nothing special on top of that. As for coding, I was able to get it off the instrument cluster dimmer (fortunately, since I keep the gagues as far down as they go), but coding brightness seemed to have no effect.
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currently my instrument cluster brightness is about halfway i would say, but ambient lighting is maxed out in idrive. dunno why, but I prefer it that way |
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I have the Premium Pkg , the 0563 Lighting Pkg, auto Trans and no smokers Pkg. and no light in the hole. Mine is a 2016 M235xi convertible. Perhaps installation is governed by year. For those who have the light could you indicate what year and model your cars are. This may help pinpoint if it is option related or model year. Maybe BMW has cheaped out on later years to save a buck.
I have contacted the BMW Expert at my dealership and asked him to investigate but not sure of when he will get around to it and be able to provide an answer. |
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12-21-2016, 10:51 AM | #34 | |
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- Market (EU, Canada, U.S., etc.) - Model (Interesting that some M235is don't have this light) - Trim Level (My theory that this is partially tied to either the M Sport trim level or Technology Package still stands, at least for the 2015 model year) - Model Year Based on the breadth of haves/have nots regarding Packages (Technology Package, Premium Package, Lighting Package, etc.), I don't believe any of those are a determinant except possibly the Tech Package -- which, of course, now doesn't exist for 2017 models. (Also: I have experience tracking this kind of stuff. See this thread. I'm not volunteering, however -- That was a full-on extra radiator. This is a tiny LED interior light. Big difference ... )
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I normally keep the dash lighting very low. Last night, my wife turned it up and, voilá, the ambient lighting went way up too!
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