Comfort Access Key

EternityE92M · 09-14-2010, 08:50 PM

I don't know if anyone else is having this problem, but both of my keys are very finicky when it comes to unlocking the doors or trunks. My lexus was a no brainer... walk to door/trunk, pull handle... it opens...

but with the BMW, it takes several tries, or sometimes, I get frustrated and just press the button like I'm supposed to on the key itself. Is there a problem with my car/keys?

Krozi · 09-14-2010, 09:09 PM

Just slow down .5 sec and it'll be fine....

elp_jc · 09-14-2010, 09:22 PM

Mine sometimes doesn't detect the stupid key, and have to wave it in front of the dash

. And same with unlocking the car by touching the handle. As far as the range of the buttons, they have worked fine when CA didn't.

NYCMCBM3 · 09-14-2010, 09:26 PM

mine dosent open the trunk and i always noticed it being slow but i learned to slow down, at 1st its was annoying

elp_jc · 09-14-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by NycE93M3

mine dosent open the trunk and i always noticed it being slow but i learned to slow down, at 1st its was annoying

The trunk key has a delay, like most cars. You need to press it down for a second or so. I always use the button though.

achenator · 09-15-2010, 11:32 AM

Tinted windows?

Jaypod · 09-15-2010, 11:46 AM

try a new battery maybe?

unclejesse1 · 09-16-2010, 01:09 AM

yeah gets annoying, it does the same for me, i guess just have to slow down

mastek · 09-16-2010, 09:34 AM

same here

BMW's RF technology has always been weak

mazda3ndp · 09-16-2010, 09:48 AM

I noticed that if i keep my keys in the same pocket as my cell it interferes with the key/car signal.

Jaypod · 09-16-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mazda3ndp

I noticed that if i keep my keys in the same pocket as my cell it interferes with the key/car signal.

I have this problem with my X5, but not the M3

Kyoshi71 · 09-16-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by EternityE92M

I don't know if anyone else is having this problem, but both of my keys are very finicky when it comes to unlocking the doors or trunks. My lexus was a no brainer... walk to door/trunk, pull handle... it opens...

but with the BMW, it takes several tries, or sometimes, I get frustrated and just press the button like I'm supposed to on the key itself. Is there a problem with my car/keys?

Do you have tinted windows? If so......

WCH · 09-17-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaypod

I have this problem with my X5, but not the M3

Weird - I've had the opposite experience. My X5 works like a charm and the M3 sometimes ignores me.

timv · 09-17-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mazda3ndp

I noticed that if i keep my keys in the same pocket as my cell it interferes with the key/car signal.

Cell phone and Bank Cards with RFID (paypass?) does the same for me. If i keep the key separate from those signal generating devices it works fine for me.

Krozi · 09-17-2010, 03:02 PM

BTW, when I wash my car and I have the keys close by, the water constantly locks and unlocks the car hahaha

JS11 · 09-17-2010, 06:11 PM

Mine's been finicky from day 1. I would say my success rate on the first try is around 30%. When it's really bad I need to try multiple times or even take out the key from my pocket for the car to detect it. I often just use the button on the key fob to save myself from the frustration.

EternityE92M · 10-01-2010, 04:05 PM

The buttons on the actual key fob work fine.. it's the comfort access (key in pocket and walking to the door) that doesn't work too well.

My friend can have his keys on the windshield and the car still unlocks...

I do have Huper Optik window tint on the car, but it's been like this since day 1 and the stealership can't figure it out either...

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EternityE92M Wheel Whore 4 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 09 AW E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Bay \| 3oneO iTrader: (1)	Comfort Access Key - Finicky I don't know if anyone else is having this problem, but both of my keys are very finicky when it comes to unlocking the doors or trunks. My lexus was a no brainer... walk to door/trunk, pull handle... it opens... but with the BMW, it takes several tries, or sometimes, I get frustrated and just press the button like I'm supposed to on the key itself. Is there a problem with my car/keys?
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Krozi Colonel 80 Rep 2,730 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoFla - Bonita Springs iTrader: (24)	Just slow down .5 sec and it'll be fine.... __________________ 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White//Fox Red//6MT// Florida Bimmer - Join us on FaceBook!
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elp_jc Brigadier General 122 Rep 4,910 Posts Drives: . Join Date: May 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Mine sometimes doesn't detect the stupid key, and have to wave it in front of the dash . And same with unlocking the car by touching the handle. As far as the range of the buttons, they have worked fine when CA didn't.
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NYCMCBM3 Colonel 117 Rep 2,716 Posts Drives: 2012 MCB E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Ozone Park,NY iTrader: (13)	mine dosent open the trunk and i always noticed it being slow but i learned to slow down, at 1st its was annoying __________________ 2012 MCB///M3
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achenator Lieutenant 13 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2017 LBB M2, 2017 R8+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	Tinted windows?
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unclejesse1 Private First Class 1 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 13 f13 M6 Sakhir, 12 GTR SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Irvine/Pasadena iTrader: (0)	yeah gets annoying, it does the same for me, i guess just have to slow down
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mastek e36s54, e70x5d 82 Rep 1,699 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (15)	same here BMW's RF technology has always been weak
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mazda3ndp Captain 26 Rep 605 Posts Drives: E9x M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bergen NJ iTrader: (8)	I noticed that if i keep my keys in the same pocket as my cell it interferes with the key/car signal.
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Krozi Colonel 80 Rep 2,730 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoFla - Bonita Springs iTrader: (24)	BTW, when I wash my car and I have the keys close by, the water constantly locks and unlocks the car hahaha __________________ 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White//Fox Red//6MT// Florida Bimmer - Join us on FaceBook!
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JS11 Private First Class 9 Rep 192 Posts Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cambridge, MA iTrader: (3)	Mine's been finicky from day 1. I would say my success rate on the first try is around 30%. When it's really bad I need to try multiple times or even take out the key from my pocket for the car to detect it. I often just use the button on the key fob to save myself from the frustration.
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EternityE92M Wheel Whore 4 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 09 AW E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Bay \| 3oneO iTrader: (1)	The buttons on the actual key fob work fine.. it's the comfort access (key in pocket and walking to the door) that doesn't work too well. My friend can have his keys on the windshield and the car still unlocks... I do have Huper Optik window tint on the car, but it's been like this since day 1 and the stealership can't figure it out either...
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