Should it stay on

Ref light

Not that im aware of.
It does not on mine.
The only lights that stay on for about 10 seconds on entry or until key is put in ignition are the three interior lights if they are in the correct switch position.

Alastair,

I just checked mine.

The P was not lit when I checked - but on opening door and locking again it stayed on for few minutes. It is lashing with rain here so I dived back in house so couldn't wait to see if it went out.

My guess then - is that it stays on for a few minutes before going out.

I also have 1 flashing red light on stereo and 1 flashing red LED of alarm indicator (top left by gear stick)

Ian

Just rechecked and it has gone out now !

M badge

Hi Alisdair.
The M Badge is available from the main dealer as a part but I think you will find that unless you have a chasis number for an M3 or M5 they might not supply you.
"They don,t approve of badging non M cars".
I purchased mine from http://www.cooksferry.com by mail order under the BMW section.
There are numerous M badges and other goodies as well.

Regards

Chris.

Chris

M Badge.

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The car takes approximately 15 minutes to completely turn itself off.

If you shut the car off and stay inside for a while you will periodically hear motors running as the climate control returns to default positions.

The odometer and gearshift indicator lights stay on for a period of time also.

Just as a friendly note on ///M badges.

First let me state that I personally don't really care-it is your car.

General consensus on several BMW boards that I frequent is if it isn't an M it should not have an M badge.

The only 8 no one comments on M badges is the 850CSi which really is an M, just not an M8.

V12 badges are considered a matter of individual taste and usually admired by many. However that usually sparks a discussion on BMW versus MB V-12 insignia.

Upgrading "lesser" models to Csi bodywork is routinely admired.

So if you post pictures on Roadfly be prepared for a lively discussion.
Only a few on Bimmerforums would know the difference (mostly kids with 3s that I encourage to drool occasionally) but they can find a Fake M3 at 10,000 meters in deep fog.

Currently they are beating each other up over blacked out rear lights. Roadfly is usually a quite civil place though.

Have to agree with Terry on this one... no M car no M badge, leave that
to the kids with the 3 series...
even took my 850 badge off, like it better without,

Good for you, no badges unless they are of naked women

Maybe we should get Philippe to set up a BABE'S section, i know other boards have them, ofcourse only if there is a 850 in the background

Yes, excuse me for my rudeness , also for the little brothers the 840's

I have a pretty sister and Philippe like's her a lot ...............