[WL26]

Whilst trying to add the Gentleman's function button i have hit a stumbling block! When coding the Seat Modules i can only see the drivers side module - SM (6d). There is no passenger side SM (6e).

I have electric seats on both sides with only the driver side having memory functions. Does this mean i don't have a passenger seat module and therefore cant activate this function?

[neverdone]

What is gentleman's function?

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by neverdone

What is gentleman's function?

https://www.bmwblog.com/2009/08/12/w...-the-7-series/

https://showpanmohsin.blogspot.com/2...2011-750i.html

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=bmw+gentle...&t=ffnt&ia=web

[WL26]

I've coded the Drivers side module to GENTLEMAN - Aktive. Function does not work without passenger side module it seems.

[TLK]

It only works with both, because you have to code both. There was some discussion like this a while back on the F10 M5 forum.

The coding is telling the drivers side module to send commands to the passenger side, and for the passenger side to listen for them. Without both modules equipped and the button panel, it will not work.

[WL26]

So next question..... can the passenger side module be retrofitted? The seat is already electric, what's involved in adding a module?

[neverdone]

Am I missing the point of this? Why is it a good feature? The seats just fucking move...I can already do that lol I just dont get it...and why is it called a gentleman's feature?

[starlights]

Yeah Right! I am not going to fall for this!
My wife will smack me on the head if I move her seat..... :P

[WL26]

Originally Posted by neverdone

Am I missing the point of this? Why is it a good feature? The seats just fucking move...I can already do that lol I just dont get it...and why is it called a gentleman's feature?

If someone gets in the back of my car, or if my 2 year old starts booting the back of the passenger seat during a tantrum, i cant reach over to pull the seat forward as the controls are way down the side. This feature allows me to pull the seat forward without stopping, getting out and going round to the passenger side.

Also, if i do have the passenger seat quite far forward and someone gets it, they can never figure out how to move the seat back. Then after the 4th attempt they just give up and sit in discomfort for the rest of the journey.

Possibly called that from the notion that a gentleman would move the seat for a lady(passenger) ?

[WL26]

Originally Posted by starlights

Yeah Right! I am not going to fall for this!
My wife will smack me on the head if I move her seat..... :P

My plan was to just deny it was me and blame 'gremlins' in the system...

[Kwood-F10-535i]

Isnt there a button needed on the door for this function? #5 on this page http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=61_3322

Shows a seat with a #2 on it.

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by Kwood-F10-535i

Isnt there a button needed on the door for this function? #5 on this page http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=61_3322

Shows a seat with a #2 on it.

Yup... IIRC, it's a direct replacement for the factory switch.

[Kwood-F10-535i]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Yup... IIRC, it's a direct replacement for the factory switch.

I have the comfort seats like in image 3 and 4 so I guess I cannot add the function without losing the massage function in the seats.

[thatvan]

You need part 61319361190 for Gentlemen Function and Active Seating.

[Kwood-F10-535i]

Originally Posted by thatvan

You need part 61319361190 for Gentlemen Function and Active Seating.

Great Find! It was never offered on the F10 only the F07 and F01-F04 thats why I did not see it.

[marmit2017]

Originally Posted by thatvan

You need part 61319361190 for Gentlemen Function and Active Seating.

Does it need to be coded or is it plug and play?

[thatvan]

Needs coding.

https://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1499940

[ezaircon4jc]

That switch has become EXPENSIVE!! The cheapest I saw it was just over $101 at Pelican Parts...