Little red button

E92mech · 04-12-2013, 10:05 PM

My 4yr/50,000mi BMW Assist will expire at the end of this year. BMW quoted me that to continue this service--of which the only useful features are the SOS button for roadside assistance and Google push-to-nav--will cost $200 per year. They were also kind enough to offer that I pay a non-prorated $800 up front for 4 additional years.

So my question is: has anybody re-wired the SOS button to do something useful, like engage meth? Can it be interfaced with the Procede to change maps? Can I replace the cool-looking safety cover over the button with a cover that has a picture of a skull and crossbones and make this button work for me?

psmitty95 · 04-12-2013, 10:44 PM

that's actually kind of a good idea... hahaa i think mine is expired so i would love to be able to have the button do something cool

E92mech · 04-13-2013, 06:25 AM

All joking aside, does the SOS button go through the DME, or does it go straight to combox? This could make it easier or harder to repurpose it.

flexinator · 04-13-2013, 06:28 AM

Subbed. Perhaps an ejection button?

AWil335i · 04-13-2013, 07:36 AM

I've never had BMW assist since I bought the car used... but I've always wanted to push that button. Definitely has a fighter jet feel.

blue_E92 · 04-13-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by flexinator

Subbed. Perhaps an ejection button?

Haha fast and furious style ejector seat.

But seriously it would be cool to make it do something

e92tt1986 · 04-13-2013, 08:25 PM

Ejecto SEATO cuZ

gpb · 04-13-2013, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flexinator

Subbed. Perhaps an ejection button?

Just don't mix up the right-hand-drive and left-hand-drive versions....

Mahhvinn · 04-14-2013, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by e92tt1986

Ejecto SEATO cuZ

Rotary Rasp · 04-15-2013, 03:00 PM

I believe the button will still work in cases of emergency. I wouldn't disable it.

Smoke4U · 04-15-2013, 06:50 PM

Worked on my ride when I had a message stating the SOS was no good. Had the evaporator for AC replaced after failing and the tech didn't Connect the cable back (also radio did not work, but was fixed by plugging a cable back in).

Lady was very nice and told me my location. I'm sure it works so unless you want to get shaken down for a renewed service plan don't push it

Wescuddles · 04-15-2013, 07:06 PM

Get electric cutouts for exhaust and wire switch into this button? Super stealth!

See5 · 04-15-2013, 07:26 PM

I used BMW Assist when my water pump went out. I was past the 4/50 but said why not?

Surprisingly enough, they took my VIN and got me a tow truck. I'm under CPO but I thought that was interesting.

BillionPa · 04-15-2013, 08:21 PM

On my E34 which was prewired for phone (but had none) but had no garage door opener, i wired the phone button (press in on windshield wiper stalk) to a homelink garage door opener i hid in the sunroof control panel, something like that could be done so you can change maps on JB4 by pressing the SOS button instead of throttle, or my personal fav idea, manual actuation of the seat belt assist instead of automatic

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 04-15-2013, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by e92tt1986

Ejecto SEATO cuZ

I love this button!

04-12-2013, 10:05 PM	#1
E92mech E92 17 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 Le Mans M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Little red button My 4yr/50,000mi BMW Assist will expire at the end of this year. BMW quoted me that to continue this service--of which the only useful features are the SOS button for roadside assistance and Google push-to-nav--will cost $200 per year. They were also kind enough to offer that I pay a non-prorated $800 up front for 4 additional years. So my question is: has anybody re-wired the SOS button to do something useful, like engage meth? Can it be interfaced with the Procede to change maps? Can I replace the cool-looking safety cover over the button with a cover that has a picture of a skull and crossbones and make this button work for me?
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psmitty95 Brigadier General 578 Rep 4,393 Posts Drives: '23 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (11)	that's actually kind of a good idea... hahaa i think mine is expired so i would love to be able to have the button do something cool __________________ < Click picture for photoshoot E90 335i xDrive 6spd, Nav, Prem, Cold Weather, & Sports package - Msport Conversion Mods: JB4 + MHD, Doc Race ST, Pure 6266, AD-Eng PI/Mounts, Fuel-It st. 3, Custom Exhaust, Tuned by TwistedTuning More Pictures: Build Thread /// 683AWHP/675AWTQ
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E92mech E92 17 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 Le Mans M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	All joking aside, does the SOS button go through the DME, or does it go straight to combox? This could make it easier or harder to repurpose it.
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flexinator Captain 86 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Subbed. Perhaps an ejection button?
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AWil335i Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 335i [0.00]	I've never had BMW assist since I bought the car used... but I've always wanted to push that button. Definitely has a fighter jet feel. __________________ 07 E92 335I \| JB4 G5 ISO \| BMS E85 Flash \| DCI \| BMS DPs \| Helix FMIC \| Alpina TCU Flash \| Walbro GLS392 \| E70 \| 429rwhp/474rwtq \|
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e92tt1986 Lieutenant 35 Rep 407 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Greece iTrader: (3)	Ejecto SEATO cuZ
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Rotary Rasp Lieutenant Colonel 241 Rep 1,857 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal - Torrance iTrader: (6)	I believe the button will still work in cases of emergency. I wouldn't disable it. __________________
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Smoke4U Private 16 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 335i '08 E93 Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Treasure Coast, FL iTrader: (0)	Worked on my ride when I had a message stating the SOS was no good. Had the evaporator for AC replaced after failing and the tech didn't Connect the cable back (also radio did not work, but was fixed by plugging a cable back in). Lady was very nice and told me my location. I'm sure it works so unless you want to get shaken down for a renewed service plan don't push it __________________ MHD Tablet Mount /// Mr. 5 Intake - Apollo Style /// iPhone 5 Dash Mount & Cable Custom Install
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Wescuddles Captain 32 Rep 644 Posts Drives: bsm 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Get electric cutouts for exhaust and wire switch into this button? Super stealth! __________________ BSM 2008 135i -VRSF 7" IC -VRSF DP's -n55 mids -BERK race -ER CP -TIAL BOV -BMS DCI -JB4 G5 ISO -ST coils -STOPTECH slotted rotors & pads -SLeK lip Follow me on instagram: wescuddles
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See5 BMW Fan 449 Rep 725 Posts Drives: Nothing Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I used BMW Assist when my water pump went out. I was past the 4/50 but said why not? Surprisingly enough, they took my VIN and got me a tow truck. I'm under CPO but I thought that was interesting.
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04-15-2013, 08:21 PM	#14
BillionPa Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	On my E34 which was prewired for phone (but had none) but had no garage door opener, i wired the phone button (press in on windshield wiper stalk) to a homelink garage door opener i hid in the sunroof control panel, something like that could be done so you can change maps on JB4 by pressing the SOS button instead of throttle, or my personal fav idea, manual actuation of the seat belt assist instead of automatic
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