[F87LUV]

So when I picked up my car, my CA said launch control would not be activated until the first service. I figured that was lie but I didn't try it anyway. Now that I've had the car serviced, I've attempted to launch numerous times with no success. I've done it on other BMWs before so I'm not sure what the issue is. Could it really be inactive?

[jc9elfer]

It is indeed inactive...it will be activated after the 2000Km service. Same with M3/M4.

[F87LUV]

Originally Posted by jc9elfer

It is indeed inactive...it will be activated after the 2000Km service. Same with M3/M4.

But I already got my 1200 mile service.

[Artemis]

Try the steps explained in the M2 owner's manual:
http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...26&postcount=1

[F87LUV]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Try the steps explained in the M2 owner's manual:
http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...26&postcount=1

I did. Numerous times. Is it possible that they forgot to activate it during service?

[bim2er]

Originally Posted by F87LUV

I did. Numerous times. Is it possible that they forgot to activate it during service?

Was the engine warm enough?

Please excuse my listing the steps. Just trying to help.

Uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles (it's probably measuring oil temp to enable)

Disable Dynamic Stability Control

Select Sequential First Gear

With the engine running, fully press brake with left foot

Fully depress accelerator, the starting engine speed will adjust to about 3500 and the launch control message should be on.

Engine speed can be adjusted via the cruise control adjustment for a better launch.

Release the brake, and launch control will stay active if the accelerator pedal remains fully depressed.

If the dash does not show Launch Control below the tach under the 0, it may be time to chat with the service advisor again.

Here's a link of an M2 launch

[F87LUV]

bim2er Yup. Nothing works. Engine won't even rev when I have my foot on the brake. Contacted the dealer SA. He's "looking into it". Not sure why this wasn't done in the first place.

[zenmaster]

Does it say dangerous driving conditions still?

[Smiley1175]

From the Technical Training pdf Found Here it says:

The
2000*km
(1200
mile)
pre-delivery
check
must
have
been
completed
and
reset/confirmed
with
the
Integrated
Service
Technical
Application
(ISTA)
(do
not
reset
by
the
instrument
cluster
service
function,
as
otherwise
the
launch
control
is
not
enabled).

... I wonder if the dealer hasn't done this step correctly.

[F87LUV]

Originally Posted by Smiley1175

From the Technical Training pdf Found Here it says:

The
2000*km
(1200
mile)
pre-delivery
check
must
have
been
completed
and
reset/confirmed
with
the
Integrated
Service
Technical
Application
(ISTA)
(do
not
reset
by
the
instrument
cluster
service
function,
as
otherwise
the
launch
control
is
not
enabled).

... I wonder if the dealer hasn't done this step correctly.

You might be right. This is my service slip. It seems like maybe they reset service display?

[OrangeCrush]

Are you sure you didn't accidentally code it out? Snoogins!


I'm going to go try mine right now.

Edit: just tried it, works a charm. 0-60 in 1.2 seconds! Nice!

[F87LUV]

Originally Posted by OrangeCrush

Are you sure you didn't accidentally code it out? Snoogins!


I'm going to go try mine right now.

Lmao. I will cut you!

[Bluenose-2er]

What?!? BMW service dept missing something? Can't be!!

[F87LUV]

Originally Posted by OrangeCrush

Are you sure you didn't accidentally code it out? Snoogins!


I'm going to go try mine right now.

Edit: just tried it, works a charm. 0-60 in 1.2 seconds! Nice!

Yup and the dealer called me back. Won't admit they messed up. "We just want to be sure the car is working, please bring it back in...."

[bim2er]

Originally Posted by F87LUV

Yup and the dealer called me back. Won't admit they messed up. "We just want to be sure the car is working, please bring it back in...."

When we call the telephone company for data circuits that are down, they often get back to us and indicate they could not find any issues, but we see the ticket opened at a certain time and service restored five minutes later. Uh-huh.

Let's see what they say after they are done "checking"

[gmzanatta]

Originally Posted by OrangeCrush

Edit: just tried it, works a charm. 0-60 in 1.2 seconds! Nice!

Holy sh*t! Now that is a fast M2!

[Robin_NL]

F87LUV are you in a hurry, why use the bloody launch control, you're not even @ Cape Canaveral FGS.

On a serious note: Let OrangeCrush errrr your dealer take a look at it...

Cheers
Robin

[F87LUV]

Originally Posted by Robin_NL

F87LUV are you in a hurry, why use the bloody launch control, you're not even @ Cape Canaveral FGS.

On a serious note: Let OrangeCrush errrr your dealer take a look at it...

Cheers
Robin

Well since this week marked the 30 year anniversary of Top Gun, I thought I might have a need....a need for speed.

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by F87LUV

Well since this week marked the 30 year anniversary of Top Gun, I thought I might have a need....a need for speed.

LOL, then check your 6 Miss Maverick, cause I 'm at your tail within a few weeks and not in an F5 Northrop/Mig whatever those 'Russian' things were

Already 30 years ago, Top Gun I had a crush on Kelly McGillis(I was 16), it wasn't mutual

Cheers
Robin

[OrangeCrush]

Originally Posted by gmzanatta

Holy sh*t! Now that is a fast M2!

I activated the secret launch control menu.

[David1]

Dumb question but does the car shift itself when using launch control? This will be my first DCT car.

[pikkagtr]

Yes , if it feels wheelspin or traction is limited the DCT will short shift 1st gear on its own as well