6MT Gauge Behavior On Startup

(K) · 10-02-2022, 03:57 PM

I just noticed the needles on the gauge cluster move a little bit during clutch-in (prior to starting the engine). I'm thinking it's a normal function of the car; priming the fuel system, etc. but I wanted to check in with other 6MT owners to see if you've noticed the same?

The car's been so flawless that I'm actively looking for faults lol.

Fred Conoway · 10-02-2022, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by (K)

I just noticed the needles on the gauge cluster move a little bit during clutch-in (prior to starting the engine). I'm thinking it's a normal function of the car; priming the fuel system, etc. but I wanted to check in with other 6MT owners to see if you've noticed the same?

The car's been so flawless that I'm actively looking for faults lol.

I think I've seen that on mine before. I definitely remember seeing it on my E60 before though and it was just a normal function check I would assume.

stefan · 10-04-2022, 07:40 PM

Been doing that since e9x generation.

(K) · 10-04-2022, 09:06 PM

Thank you both for chiming in. First time BMW owner so a lot of these BMW quirks, I'm learning, are features and not bugs.

stefan · 10-05-2022, 06:52 PM

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Thank you both for chiming in. First time BMW owner so a lot of these BMW quirks, I'm learning, are features and not bugs.

Wait till people ask you what that "anti fatigue" dial is for

(K) · 10-06-2022, 03:35 PM

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Wait till people ask you what that "anti fatigue" dial is for

I feel like there's a blinker fluid reference in there somewhere...

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