Bmw autohold

romitexworld · 12-17-2023, 03:40 AM

I have 2 BMWs

1. 840i 2021 idrive 7. When the autohold is turned on and I'm driving, once I press on the brakes and the car comes to a complete stop the autohold is automatically activated. (Which is correct) (1 step process)

However :

2. On my 330i m sport pro 2023 idrive 8, same scenario but when I hit the brakes and the car comes to a complete stop, I still have to press the brakes abit deeper for it to function (2 step process) - in my opinion it shouldnt be like this.

Is this normal on newer bmws? Have they changed the coding system? Or are there software updates? Can this be fixed from 2 steps to 1 step.

l asked my dealership and they were not aware of this situation and they are going to ask bmw Germany, it's been 2 weeks of waiting.

Any thoughts? Thanks

c1pher · 12-17-2023, 08:02 AM

I have only turned the Auto H on once just to see how it works and seems to work as you described on your 8 series. I didn’t care for it so have it turned off now.

Westside Guy · 12-17-2023, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by romitexworld

I have 2 BMWs

1. 840i 2021 idrive 7. When the autohold is turned on and I'm driving, once I press on the brakes and the car comes to a complete stop the autohold is automatically activated. (Which is correct) (1 step process)

However :

2. On my 330i m sport pro 2023 idrive 8, same scenario but when I hit the brakes and the car comes to a complete stop, I still have to press the brakes abit deeper for it to function (2 step process) - in my opinion it shouldnt be like this.

Is this normal on newer bmws? Have they changed the coding system? Or are there software updates? Can this be fixed from 2 steps to 1 step.

l asked my dealership and they were not aware of this situation and they are going to ask bmw Germany, it's been 2 weeks of waiting.

Any thoughts? Thanks

The auto hold on my 2022 Z4 acts like scenario #2. I have to give the brake pedal another deeper push after I stop.

romitexworld · 12-17-2023, 08:32 AM

Are you on idrive 7 or 8?

romitexworld · 12-17-2023, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Westside Guy

The auto hold on my 2022 Z4 acts like scenario #2. I have to give the brake pedal another deeper push after I stop.

Are you on idrive 7 or 8?

RigaTony1982 · 12-17-2023, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Westside Guy

The auto hold on my 2022 Z4 acts like scenario #2. I have to give the brake pedal another deeper push after I stop.

That’s odd. On my 2023 Z4, it’s #1 (iDrive 7).

xps · 12-17-2023, 05:37 PM

Unfortunately, the brake pressure activation threshold is calibrated on each vehicle differently for some reason. The advantage of 2 step activation is during parking. Where you want the vehicle to start rolling and don't really want to press gas in close proximity to other objects around.

MMnut · 12-17-2023, 11:44 PM

The (2) process (2 steps auto hold) should be a better way and further improvement from original function I would say.

It can be coded.

romitexworld · 12-17-2023, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RigaTony1982

That’s odd. On my 2023 Z4, it’s #1 (iDrive 7).

That's strange...Just wondering whether on idrive 7 it's the 1 step process. And on idrive 8 it's the 2 step process.

Westside Guy · 12-18-2023, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by romitexworld

Are you on idrive 7 or 8?

I have iDrive 7 in my G29.

Westside Guy · 12-18-2023, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RigaTony1982

That’s odd. On my 2023 Z4, it’s #1 (iDrive 7).

After I come to a complete stop I need to give my brake pedal an extra push to engage it, could it be different on the 2023's?

Jolbex · 12-18-2023, 10:37 AM

2019 first scenario, 2023 second. The second one is annoying!

romitexworld · 12-18-2023, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jolbex

2019 first scenario, 2023 second. The second one is annoying!

Exactly!! The 1 step process is perfect!

RigaTony1982 · 12-18-2023, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Westside Guy

After I come to a complete stop I need to give my brake pedal an extra push to engage it, could it be different on the 2023's?

Maybe. But my 2021 M340i worked the same way as my 2023 Z4.

There’s not a setting somewhere that can adjust this, is there?

Westside Guy · 12-18-2023, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RigaTony1982

Maybe. But my 2021 M340i worked the same way as my 2023 Z4.

There’s not a setting somewhere that can adjust this, is there?

If there is, I haven’t found it yet.

crashoverride · 12-26-2023, 07:02 PM

Having sold Mercedes-Benz for many years. I always preferred their brake hold of if you want it you just push the brake pedal in to engage. I really like having the hold feature. But in the BMW their is no coasting or idling forward a bit. its either stop or go.

As a side note though I was told by someone that used the insurance companies OBD reader driving monitor the dang insurance company noted they had aggressive braking from using and engaging the brake hold feature on a MB.

skyscraper_g80 · 12-28-2023, 07:34 AM

I have a 2022 G80 M3 (ID7) and both the auto hold and the auto stop start activate without any additional pressure on the brake pedal. It's infuriating and I really wish it was a 2-step process.

If anyone knows how to code the 2-step process with Bimmercode, let me know!

RigaTony1982 · 12-28-2023, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by crashoverride

Having sold Mercedes-Benz for many years. I always preferred their brake hold of if you want it you just push the brake pedal in to engage. I really like having the hold feature. But in the BMW their is no coasting or idling forward a bit. its either stop or go.

As a side note though I was told by someone that used the insurance companies OBD reader driving monitor the dang insurance company noted they had aggressive braking from using and engaging the brake hold feature on a MB.

No way am I ever using one of those insurance monitors, just to save $6 a month.

MisanoblueZ4 · 12-28-2023, 12:45 PM

2021 Z4, the auto hold (can) be a 1-step process if I want it. When coming to a stop push brake harder…. One swift motion with pressure will engage the auto hold.

If coasting to a stop and very light on brakes it will not engage.

Works the same way as wife’s CX-5.

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romitexworld New Member 6 Rep 11 Posts Drives: Bmw 840i gran coupe, bmw 330i Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0)	Bmw autohold I have 2 BMWs 1. 840i 2021 idrive 7. When the autohold is turned on and I'm driving, once I press on the brakes and the car comes to a complete stop the autohold is automatically activated. (Which is correct) (1 step process) However : 2. On my 330i m sport pro 2023 idrive 8, same scenario but when I hit the brakes and the car comes to a complete stop, I still have to press the brakes abit deeper for it to function (2 step process) - in my opinion it shouldnt be like this. Is this normal on newer bmws? Have they changed the coding system? Or are there software updates? Can this be fixed from 2 steps to 1 step. l asked my dealership and they were not aware of this situation and they are going to ask bmw Germany, it's been 2 weeks of waiting. Any thoughts? Thanks
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xps Private First Class 315 Rep 144 Posts Drives: bmw M2 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: michigan iTrader: (0)	Unfortunately, the brake pressure activation threshold is calibrated on each vehicle differently for some reason. The advantage of 2 step activation is during parking. Where you want the vehicle to start rolling and don't really want to press gas in close proximity to other objects around.
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MMnut Lieutenant 550 Rep 408 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: May 2021 Location: AU iTrader: (0)	The (2) process (2 steps auto hold) should be a better way and further improvement from original function I would say. It can be coded.
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crashoverride Lieutenant 190 Rep 585 Posts Drives: na Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: na iTrader: (0)	Having sold Mercedes-Benz for many years. I always preferred their brake hold of if you want it you just push the brake pedal in to engage. I really like having the hold feature. But in the BMW their is no coasting or idling forward a bit. its either stop or go. As a side note though I was told by someone that used the insurance companies OBD reader driving monitor the dang insurance company noted they had aggressive braking from using and engaging the brake hold feature on a MB.
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