:Beep: and temp "F" blinks ...what's it mean?

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  • Moto-Mucci
    R3VLimited
    • Oct 2008
    • 2058

    #1

    :Beep: and temp "F" blinks ...what's it mean?

    What does it mean when the OBC beeps and then the temp pops up with a blinking "F"?

    Sorry, I don't have a manual.

    Sometimes it blinks without beeping too. I thought it meant "stop driving me, I'm too cold" but then when I got back in and restarted it to leave, fully warmed up, it beeped again and blinked.

    Also, while I'm making a thread, how does the OBC calculate the Range? I've heard the Liter read out isn't accurate on many OBC's, so just wondering if this reading is part of the Range calculation. Same question goes for the MPG read out - is the Liter read out part of that calculation as well?

    Thanks
  • s52e30m3
    Wrencher
    • Aug 2008
    • 225

    #2
    It means it cold outside.....Warning you there could be ice on the road

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    • Van Westervelt
      R3V OG
      • May 2006
      • 9365

      #3
      #1, the beep is actually coming from the gong on the under dash panel on the drivers side.

      #2, I think the man above has answered you correctly as it usually chimes when at or below 38 degrees.
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      • Moto-Mucci
        R3VLimited
        • Oct 2008
        • 2058

        #4
        Yea, I said OBC because I actually had no idea where it came from - I just confusingly scanned all my read outs expecting some sort of 'engine detenation in: _ seconds' to be flashing to top off the fucking weekend I had.

        good to know.
        thanks.

        Any word on the calculation portion?

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        • Van Westervelt
          R3V OG
          • May 2006
          • 9365

          #5
          I think its a simple avg mpg multiplied by the fuel remaining. I wouldnt recommend going below 20-40 miles on it though, as you are then in your "reserve" of your fuel tank, and you are straining your fuel pump 10 times harder.
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          • Moto-Mucci
            R3VLimited
            • Oct 2008
            • 2058

            #6
            Ahh I see - so if your Liter read out isn't accurate, then your MPG and Rage read outs arent accurate either.

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            • 87Blue325iC
              E30 Enthusiast
              • Apr 2006
              • 1111

              #7
              Originally posted by E30 Groupie

              #2, I think the man above has answered you correctly as it usually chimes when at or below 38 degrees.

              38 degrees - all BMWs do that. The newer cars beep at 37 degrees. First winter with your car?
              Aaron

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              • Moto-Mucci
                R3VLimited
                • Oct 2008
                • 2058

                #8
                first month with my car!

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                • xLibelle
                  R3VLimited
                  • Aug 2004
                  • 2673

                  #9
                  use the search function please

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