P indicator light on all the time?

whodatracin · 09-30-2007, 07:15 PM

Hi guys, wondering if it's normal for the P indicator light on the automatic shifter console to stay on all the time even when the key's out and the car's locked.

antimatter · 09-30-2007, 07:22 PM

Normal. I've seen this on e46s as well. Whats the purpose of this though?

sky · 09-30-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by whodatracin

Hi guys, wondering if it's normal for the P indicator light on the automatic shifter console to stay on all the time even when the key's out and the car's locked.

Mine stays on for a little while (10-15 mins). It should turn off.

FirstClass · 09-30-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sky

Mine stays on for a little while (10-15 mins). It should turn off.

Yup, it does turn off.

whodatracin · 09-30-2007, 09:40 PM

Thanks, guys, I just checked and it did go off. Seems like it takes longer than 15 min. though.

raleedy · 09-30-2007, 09:48 PM

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pokerface · 09-30-2007, 11:13 PM

I wonder why it stays lit though.. what's the logic behind it?

ik999 · 10-01-2007, 05:34 AM

^^ maybe so you can confirm that the car is parked with ease?

Neema · 10-01-2007, 05:40 AM

i dunno why either, but it got me in trouble back in the day with our E46. I used to take my moms 330CI out on the town when she'd go to LA, but this was WAY back before i had a license, so i was 15 or so. I only did it 3 times, but on the last time i had just got home about 10 mins before my mom arrived and the damn car was still clicking and clacking and the park indicator light on the center console was still on............yea, she knew what was up. Its years later now........and anyway, yea my e92 does it as well, its just a bmw thing i guess. I dont know what the point is, maybe it stays on as long as the car is still somewhat on even after you remove the key, and then turns off when the car has fully shut down its electronics and ecu and battery flow.

clc5174 · 10-01-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by whodatracin

Thanks, guys, I just checked and it did go off. Seems like it takes longer than 15 min. though.

FWIW I've checked mine and the P LED goes off somewhere between 60 - 90 minutes after I shut the car off. If I open a door or the trunk the process starts all over again

sparkyg · 04-14-2008, 10:07 PM

Has anyone heard any cures for this one lately, mine is on for 1+ hour.

2008 335xi, Feb build

BK · 04-14-2008, 10:24 PM

Yeah, I don't have an AT, but the "window lock" LED stays on like this, too. When I wash the car, I can hear all sorts of little electronic motors whirring and spinning, so the lights aren't the only things still on. And I have CA, so I make sure to keep the key far from the car when I wash. Oh well. No battery issues for me, so it doesn't bother me.

Tag · 04-15-2008, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sparkyg

Has anyone heard any cures for this one lately, mine is on for 1+ hour.

2008 335xi, Feb build

So what if it's on that long, it's not going to drain your battery. LED's consume very, very, very little power. And unlike incandescent bulbs it will far outlast the life of the car so it's really a non issue.

GMWNashville · 04-15-2008, 06:27 AM

its called sleep mode...when that goes out basically all modules in the car should be asleep or powered down if you wanna call it that...

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whodatracin New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	P indicator light on all the time? Hi guys, wondering if it's normal for the P indicator light on the automatic shifter console to stay on all the time even when the key's out and the car's locked.
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whodatracin New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks, guys, I just checked and it did go off. Seems like it takes longer than 15 min. though.
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Neema Major General 788 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	i dunno why either, but it got me in trouble back in the day with our E46. I used to take my moms 330CI out on the town when she'd go to LA, but this was WAY back before i had a license, so i was 15 or so. I only did it 3 times, but on the last time i had just got home about 10 mins before my mom arrived and the damn car was still clicking and clacking and the park indicator light on the center console was still on............yea, she knew what was up. Its years later now........and anyway, yea my e92 does it as well, its just a bmw thing i guess. I dont know what the point is, maybe it stays on as long as the car is still somewhat on even after you remove the key, and then turns off when the car has fully shut down its electronics and ecu and battery flow. __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Yeah, I don't have an AT, but the "window lock" LED stays on like this, too. When I wash the car, I can hear all sorts of little electronic motors whirring and spinning, so the lights aren't the only things still on. And I have CA, so I make sure to keep the key far from the car when I wash. Oh well. No battery issues for me, so it doesn't bother me. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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GMWNashville Colonel 172 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: 19 G05, 16 F80, 10 E70x5D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2)	its called sleep mode...when that goes out basically all modules in the car should be asleep or powered down if you wanna call it that...
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