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BMW740I · 01-13-2007, 12:12 AM

I just got a 94 BMW 740I and I have no clue what the A on that switch right next to the shifter. If anyone can help ide appreciate it thanks
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**CF-Mike** · 01-13-2007, 10:06 AM

Hmmmm can you post a picture?

BMW740I · 01-13-2007, 08:04 PM

I wish I could but i need four posts, i def will once i have four posts

BMW740I · 01-13-2007, 08:08 PM

Here is a picture
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1125...38674251FCHVQv

BMW740I · 01-13-2007, 08:09 PM

Its not all wheel drive i know that,its a free moving switch, it pushes up towards the A and down towars the arrow, but i dont know what it does. i heard there is a "boost" button, but that button goes two ways, wouldent an overdrive be a single button? i dunno, if anyone can help ide appreciate it thanks

hondamatic · 01-13-2007, 08:51 PM

Hmm, my two bets...

1) Automatic/Manual mode? Maybe it takes out the transmission so that you can row manually through all four forward gears?

2) Doesn't make as much sense, but... overdrive on/off?

My friend's '90 Maxima has a switch where you can set the transmission for 'power' or 'economy'...

BTW, nice car. My dad's friend let me try his '95 740i and I thought it was the shit. Love the exhaust note, the steering feel, the comfort, the auto transmission that engine-brakes for you... definitely a sportier ride than the '95 S320 that I tried.

sajafari · 01-27-2007, 05:55 PM

Auotmatic/Manual mode psosibly...take it to a bimmer dealership

carampsonline · 01-27-2007, 08:19 PM

yeah it looks like a auto/man mode

Dragonfly · 02-15-2007, 04:05 AM

I think some of the pre '90 cars where marked A, S and * instead of E, S and * that we all know. It's very strange that your car should have this. Do you know in which country it was made???

01-13-2007, 10:06 AM	#2
CF-Mike Mayor of CF CF Admin Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 25,153 Vehicle Profile: Year: 1993 Make: Mazda Model: RX-7	Hmmmm can you post a picture? __________________ Forum Rules \| Member Map \| Car Reviews \| Project RX-7 \| Project GTO

01-13-2007, 08:09 PM	#5
BMW740I Car Enthusiast CF Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5 Vehicle Profile: Year: 1994 Make: BMW Model: 704I	Its not all wheel drive i know that,its a free moving switch, it pushes up towards the A and down towars the arrow, but i dont know what it does. i heard there is a "boost" button, but that button goes two ways, wouldent an overdrive be a single button? i dunno, if anyone can help ide appreciate it thanks Last edited by BMW740I : 01-13-2007 at 08:27 PM.

02-15-2007, 04:05 AM	#9
Dragonfly Car Enthusiast CF Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 6 Vehicle Profile: Year: 1996 Make: BMW Model: 318i	I think some of the pre '90 cars where marked A, S and * instead of E, S and * that we all know. It's very strange that your car should have this. Do you know in which country it was made??? Last edited by Dragonfly : 02-15-2007 at 04:13 AM.

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01-13-2007, 08:04 PM	#3
BMW740I Car Enthusiast CF Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5 Vehicle Profile: Year: 1994 Make: BMW Model: 704I	I wish I could but i need four posts, i def will once i have four posts

01-13-2007, 08:08 PM	#4
BMW740I Car Enthusiast CF Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5 Vehicle Profile: Year: 1994 Make: BMW Model: 704I	Here is a picture http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1125...38674251FCHVQv

01-27-2007, 05:55 PM	#7
sajafari Car Enthusiast CF Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 18 Vehicle Profile: Year: 2006 Make: BMW Model: M6	Auotmatic/Manual mode psosibly...take it to a bimmer dealership

01-27-2007, 08:19 PM	#8
carampsonline Car Enthusiast CF Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13 Vehicle Profile: Year: 2004 Make: Infiniti Model: G 35	yeah it looks like a auto/man mode

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