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      06-19-2018, 09:20 AM   #1
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Gentleman switch function active ?

Dear Sir,

Do anyone know the coding of active 'GENTLEMAN SWITCH' function ?after change a new seat switch panel from the side door with that function button.



(above youtube video could explain in details)

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      06-19-2018, 01:00 PM   #2
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I was expecting the Gentleman's Switch was something else..
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I was expecting the Gentleman's Switch was something else..
Ha ha. I was thinking the same
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      06-19-2018, 03:14 PM   #4
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Ha ha. I was thinking the same
I was thinking something rude...…..but it could also have been a mute button for the wife
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Definitely not what I was expecting...
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Hey man,

That's real... not a nude thing. Function was adopted at G12 as grand function......I watched at Youtube from korea video...and that's real help for any passenger not familar with your car seat adjustment.

ok, anyone knew it as question?

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      06-20-2018, 05:12 AM   #7
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Hey man,

That's real... not a nude thing. Function was adopted at G12 as grand function......I watched at Youtube from korea video...and that's real help for any passenger not familar with your car seat adjustment.

ok, anyone knew it as question?

Best regards,

Stanley
Having watched the video I fully understand it's function.

In fact I wouldn't mind having the function, Since my kids always leave the passenger seat as high as it would go, making it awkward for adults to get in.
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it could also have been a mute button for the wife
Now that would be worth a handsome price...
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      06-20-2018, 12:53 PM   #9
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Now that would be worth a handsome price...
I wonder how many spouses see the comments here! hummh.
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      06-20-2018, 04:10 PM   #10
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Similar to others, I wasn't quite sure what this would be... but I totally get it and really would find it helpful (as I often ferry older family members). Never seen this before.

Am interested in the answer - plus finding out how much the module costs.
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Thats the module and couold cost around EUR70+
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by the way I still looking for coding expert to tell how to code if they will like to disclose it.
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Thats the module and couold cost around EUR70+
Thanks!
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by the way I still looking for coding expert to tell how to code if they will like to disclose it.
If it requires a hardware change, it likely isn't codeable.
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Thanks!
Im not sure.......because this "gentleman switch" panel was came from G12; but Korean proved can use as G30 also in the same system of i-drive 6.

that's why I confuse if need coding.....by the way, I do ask local shop ordered might try in my car soon......(what I ask is for reference in case we need it to complete the job)

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That's a really cool idea.
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Dear Sir,

Do anyone know the coding of active 'GENTLEMAN SWITCH' function ?after change a new seat switch panel from the side door with that function button.
Same coding as previous generation. Set to active in both seat modules.
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Hi All,
I am new to the forum so please allow me to introduce myself first. I am Onur and I live in Turkey and drive a G30 520i ( 1.6 version).
I am interested in doing this retrofit but unsure if it would work on standard seats with memory function. I do not have the multicontour (comfort) seats fitted. Anyone can advise on this?
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Part number?

Anyone know the part number for the switch?
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      01-30-2020, 08:46 AM   #20
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Anyone know the part number for the switch?
Depends on what trim color you have currently, and if you have the massaging/ventilated seats or not. This page below lists them all with the different colors.

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/en/showp...diagId=61_6278
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      01-30-2020, 01:38 PM   #21
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Depends on what trim color you have currently, and if you have the massaging/ventilated seats or not. This page below lists them all with the different colors.

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/en/showp...diagId=61_6278
I have black interior with massaging seats so i'm guessing number 3.

I also found this video: https://youtu.be/JlI1WgxPEXo


Seems like there is a change in code
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      01-30-2020, 04:01 PM   #22
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I can see that being useful, should have exist by default if you ask me...
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