Questions You Thought Were Too Dumb To Ask

[shimmy23]

Perhaps if we have a thread dedicated to silly questions we'll have less "search newb" answers in the threads that have been popping up lately. Newbs post here!

Safe zone here... thought I'd start a thread for questions "you thought were too dumb to ask." Whether you're a newb or seasoned enthusiast, e-mechanic or certified tech, hard parker or tracker, post up your silly questions here without fear of negative comments.



I'll start:

I use the "convenience blinker" when switching lanes, but lately I've noticed my car does not consistently blink 3 times. Just today when I went to signal I would only get 1 blink. Its hit or miss, sometimes I get 3 and other times 1.

Does anyone else experience this or know why this happens and what I can do to get consistent 3 blinks?

[Solo_M_Tech]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

Perhaps if we have a thread dedicated to silly questions we'll have less "search newb" answers in the threads that have been popping up lately. Newbs post here!

Safe zone here... thought I'd start a thread for questions "you thought were too dumb to ask." Whether your a newb or seasoned enthusiast, e-mechanic or certified tech, hard parker or tracker, post up your silly questions here without fear of negative comments.



I'll start:

I use the "convenience blinker" when switching lanes, but lately I've noticed my car does not consistently blink 3 times. Just today when I went to signal I would only get 1 blink. Its hit or miss, sometimes I get 3 and other times 1.

Does anyone else experience this or know why this happens and what I can do to get consistent 3 blinks?

Be like the rest of us and dont use your signal at all.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

Perhaps if we have a thread dedicated to silly questions we'll have less "search newb" answers in the threads that have been popping up lately. Newbs post here!

Safe zone here... thought I'd start a thread for questions "you thought were too dumb to ask." Whether your a newb or seasoned enthusiast, e-mechanic or certified tech, hard parker or tracker, post up your silly questions here without fear of negative comments.



I'll start:

I use the "convenience blinker" when switching lanes, but lately I've noticed my car does not consistently blink 3 times. Just today when I went to signal I would only get 1 blink. Its hit or miss, sometimes I get 3 and other times 1.

Does anyone else experience this or know why this happens and what I can do to get consistent 3 blinks?

Is your finger strong enough ?

[Landru]

I will say a fun one I always read on the Camaro5 forums, which is not that bad of a question.

"At what RPM do you downshift?"

When I am driving normally around 3k. On track way higher.

[smyles]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

I'll start:

I use the "convenience blinker" when switching lanes, but lately I've noticed my car does not consistently blink 3 times. Just today when I went to signal I would only get 1 blink. Its hit or miss, sometimes I get 3 and other times 1.

Does anyone else experience this or know why this happens and what I can do to get consistent 3 blinks?

On a same trip/using same remote?

[shimmy23]

Originally Posted by Uber///Madd

Be like the rest of us and dont use your signal at all.

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Is your finger strong enough ?

Yes, I do 100 finger push ups every morning

Originally Posted by smyles

On a same trip/using same remote?

I reckon so, but tomorrow I'll try using a different remote.

[kscarrol]

It's not hard but can be easy to miss. There is a pressure point in pushing the signal stalk. You have to press right up to the point for the short signal, push past it for the the full signal. Simply pressing the stalk without going all the way to the pressure point will get you one quick blink...

As I recall this is not a setting that will be saved to the key.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

Yes, I do 100 finger push ups every morning

No pain no gain. Good job ! Now you should have consistent 3 blinks ...

[BzsBimmer]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

Yes, I do 100 finger push ups every morning



I reckon so, but tomorrow I'll try using a different remote.

The blink count is dependent on the amount of blinker fluid you have in the reservoir. I'd have it checked out by a dealer

[BzsBimmer]

No but really... the blink count is in your settings. It is key dependent probably.
If you lightly press on the blinker switch, it will use the blink count. If you press on it firmly, it will stay on until you shut the switch off or turn the wheel past its release point.

[loveskiing]

Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

No but really... the blink count is in your settings. It is key dependent probably.
If you lightly press on the blinker switch, it will use the blink count. If you press on it firmly, it will stay on until you shut the switch off or turn the wheel past its release point.

Thank you for a cogent reply. Do remember that this is a thread for folks to ask questions without worrying about feeling ignorant about not knowing all the answers.
Having said that, in a light hearted manner, I got to admit that my SA was glad that I came in for a blinker check and told me that if I hadn't come in my blinker rod bearings were down to the copper...

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

I use the "convenience blinker" when switching lanes, but lately I've noticed my car does not consistently blink 3 times. Just today when I went to signal I would only get 1 blink. Its hit or miss, sometimes I get 3 and other times 1.

Does anyone else experience this or know why this happens and what I can do to get consistent 3 blinks?

sometimes if you hold it for too long (only about the time it takes for one blink) it will only blink once. you probably have to be quicker with it.

[jdamore]

Any one know if Blackstone will test blinker fluid?

[Rat3d ///M]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

Yes, I do 100 finger push ups every morning

You have 100 fingers?

[opihi5]

Originally Posted by Landru

I will say a fun one I always read on the Camaro5 forums, which is not that bad of a question.

"At what RPM do you downshift?"

When I am driving normally around 3k. On track way higher.

or when you want to scare someone lol

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Rat3d ///M

You have 100 fingers?

Chicks would die for it ...

[Scrippy]

IDrive "settings", "lighting" and tick the 3blink option.

[shimmy23]

Originally Posted by Scrippy

IDrive "settings", "lighting" and tick the 3blink option.

thanks! also seems to be programmed with the key

[srmast1]

Ok, so here is probably the dumbest question ever but..how the hell do I make it so that the car is on, but ALL headlights are off? So the other day, I left my fiance in the car while I ran in somewhere for 20 munutes. As I was walking into the store, i noticed that my lights were blinding, even in the darkest setting. Is this just user error?

[Ink09]

Originally Posted by srmast1

Ok, so here is probably the dumbest question ever but..how the hell do I make it so that the car is on, but ALL headlights are off? So the other day, I left my fiance in the car while I ran in somewhere for 20 munutes. As I was walking into the store, i noticed that my lights were blinding, even in the darkest setting. Is this just user error?

Umm, you turn the light switch to the off position... Works for me every time

[shimmy23]

Originally Posted by srmast1

Ok, so here is probably the dumbest question ever but..how the hell do I make it so that the car is on, but ALL headlights are off? So the other day, I left my fiance in the car while I ran in somewhere for 20 munutes. As I was walking into the store, i noticed that my lights were blinding, even in the darkest setting. Is this just user error?

completely off, including angel eyes? If thats what you want, I believe you'll have to turn off the "driving lights" in idrive and turn the light switch to off

[srmast1]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

completely off, including angel eyes? If thats what you want, I believe you'll have to turn off the "driving lights" in idrive and turn the light switch to off

Ok thank you, and yes, completely off, angel eyes included. I will try that. However, this would not affect luminosity/lights on during driving would it?