Activating Launch Control

javkhan · 04-15-2023, 08:27 PM

hey guys,
I have a '22 X5M and I am struggling to activate launch control all of a sudden. I have all the right settings on my M2 button: traction control off, S3, etc. but nothing happens. I know it does work on the car having launched it 15 or so times since I have owned it but all of a sudden it's not working. Any one with similar experience or have any ideas?

onfireX5 · 04-15-2023, 08:53 PM

On our 22 we have to have the settings correct like you mentioned and hold the brake down VERY HARD. Then SNAP the accelerator pedal down VERY FAST. Or it will not activate.

javkhan · 04-15-2023, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by onfireX5

On our 22 we have to have the settings correct like you mentioned and hold the brake down VERY HARD. Then SNAP the accelerator pedal down VERY FAST. Or it will not activate.

Tried that and it still doesn't activate. So strange. Only thing that's changed is a regular software update but I can't imagine that would be the cause

ajob · 04-17-2023, 01:45 PM

Wasn't there a maximum allowed number of such launches over the car's lifetime?

hdahman · 04-18-2023, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ajob

Wasn't there a maximum allowed number of such launches over the car's lifetime?

seriously? that would be interesting one!

bellabimmer · 04-19-2023, 07:01 PM

I configure M1 with DSC OFF, Engine Sport Plus, Suspension Sport Plus and Shifting S3...also I put M Mode when I do those launches the button which changes also remember your engine needs to be in operational temp...not too hot after many launches or cold.

Then you stop and push brake very hard first with left leg then full throttle fast with right leg...you see the flag release brake and here you go.

Hit_Apex · 04-21-2023, 07:46 AM

Second the comments above. Issues activating when all settings are correct are almost always related to not pushing and holding brake firmly as far as it will go. It takes a second for it to settle at the lowest position. Then, smash accelerator to the floor, past the kickdown switch. After a second of both pedals held down firmly the "prepating lc" notice will appear, this changes to "ready to launch" another second later.

BLUEX5M · 05-01-2023, 04:43 PM

I have NEVER launched my X5M but want to give it a go, i notice in this thread that you guys have set up M1 or M2 so you can launch easier, I am so interested in doing this, could someone possibly give me the exact settings ?

ajob · 05-06-2023, 03:43 AM

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javkhan Private 6 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M4 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Activating Launch Control hey guys, I have a '22 X5M and I am struggling to activate launch control all of a sudden. I have all the right settings on my M2 button: traction control off, S3, etc. but nothing happens. I know it does work on the car having launched it 15 or so times since I have owned it but all of a sudden it's not working. Any one with similar experience or have any ideas? __________________ F82 M4 Mineral White \| DCT \| Competition Pack
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onfireX5 Brigadier General 3619 Rep 4,532 Posts Drives: F90M5,F85X5M Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Va iTrader: (0)	On our 22 we have to have the settings correct like you mentioned and hold the brake down VERY HARD. Then SNAP the accelerator pedal down VERY FAST. Or it will not activate.
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ajob Lieutenant 456 Rep 493 Posts Drives: X5 M Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Monaco iTrader: (0)	Wasn't there a maximum allowed number of such launches over the car's lifetime?
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bellabimmer Private First Class 91 Rep 197 Posts Drives: BMW X5M F95 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	I configure M1 with DSC OFF, Engine Sport Plus, Suspension Sport Plus and Shifting S3...also I put M Mode when I do those launches the button which changes also remember your engine needs to be in operational temp...not too hot after many launches or cold. Then you stop and push brake very hard first with left leg then full throttle fast with right leg...you see the flag release brake and here you go.
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Hit_Apex Riding the knock sensor 2371 Rep 1,591 Posts Drives: 21 X5MC \| 23 M4CSL Join Date: May 2008 Location: PCH iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW X5MC [0.00]	Second the comments above. Issues activating when all settings are correct are almost always related to not pushing and holding brake firmly as far as it will go. It takes a second for it to settle at the lowest position. Then, smash accelerator to the floor, past the kickdown switch. After a second of both pedals held down firmly the "prepating lc" notice will appear, this changes to "ready to launch" another second later. __________________
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BLUEX5M Private 109 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA iTrader: (0)	I have NEVER launched my X5M but want to give it a go, i notice in this thread that you guys have set up M1 or M2 so you can launch easier, I am so interested in doing this, could someone possibly give me the exact settings ?
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