Auxiliary usage

Ricardinhouk · 11-27-2016, 05:07 PM

I've noticed a drop in my MPG recently so started to check my driving efficiency in the mobile app. Every time it shows auxiliary usage as zero stars - I've tried no AC/heaters, no radio/screen, daytime lights off - nothing makes a difference. Previously I'd get 3 sometimes 4 stars and all the other factors vary depending on the drive.

Any suggestions on where I go next?

FrequentFlyer · 03-13-2018, 01:17 PM

I’m glad someone else noticed this. I managed to get 1 star today by turning off the Aircon with Eco Pro Mode on and the fan set to minimum and driving in the middle of the day. No idea what you would have to do to get more than that. Otherwise I have only ever got zero stars for the Auxiliary Category.

Don’t think it means my car has a fault but you do have to wonder how BMW calibrates the app.....

fishpond · 03-13-2018, 02:32 PM

I believe the iRemote app is end of life (even though it still seems to work without issue for the most part).

BMW recommended switching to the BMW Connected app some time ago. From what I recall, a message popped up in the car one day informing of the change.

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Ricardinhouk Enlisted Member 2 Rep 46 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Auxiliary usage I've noticed a drop in my MPG recently so started to check my driving efficiency in the mobile app. Every time it shows auxiliary usage as zero stars - I've tried no AC/heaters, no radio/screen, daytime lights off - nothing makes a difference. Previously I'd get 3 sometimes 4 stars and all the other factors vary depending on the drive. Any suggestions on where I go next?
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FrequentFlyer Private 10 Rep 60 Posts Drives: i8 & X3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I’m glad someone else noticed this. I managed to get 1 star today by turning off the Aircon with Eco Pro Mode on and the fan set to minimum and driving in the middle of the day. No idea what you would have to do to get more than that. Otherwise I have only ever got zero stars for the Auxiliary Category. Don’t think it means my car has a fault but you do have to wonder how BMW calibrates the app.....
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fishpond First Lieutenant 77 Rep 367 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	I believe the iRemote app is end of life (even though it still seems to work without issue for the most part). BMW recommended switching to the BMW Connected app some time ago. From what I recall, a message popped up in the car one day informing of the change.
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