iPhone 4 interference with remote key start

TexRacker · 08-29-2011, 07:46 PM

So I posted on this when I picked up my M3 E92 late 2009 a year ago. I put it down to some weird thing with my phone. I'm now looking for other posts.

Bottom line is that if I have my remote key and iPhone 4 in the same pocket I get all sorts of interference where sometime I actually have to put them in different pocket to allow the car to start. It's like the phone blocks out the key signal.

Anyone else had this problem?

Thanks
Nick

bigtex · 08-31-2011, 08:49 PM

I noticed the same thing. Also happens when driving my wife's Lexus. Therefore it is an iPhone issue and not BMW.

cpars006 · 09-01-2011, 11:56 AM

yep happens to me too

Z K · 09-01-2011, 12:17 PM

I notice that the phone also interferes with the comfort access when opening the door and trunk.

leo95se · 09-02-2011, 07:27 AM

Me too. Sometimes even different pockets makes it happen!

Hunter399 · 09-02-2011, 09:57 PM

Happens to me too!

So annoying

tlp · 09-02-2011, 10:30 PM

Why would you put your key and the iphone in the same pocket to begin with?

thurston · 12-23-2011, 07:49 AM

Same happened to me on my '07 335i. I just never put any proximity-based remotes in the same pocket anymore. Problem solved.

THE TECH · 12-23-2011, 10:04 AM

Odd issue since BMW pretty much only promotes the iPhone in their cars. And why is this issue only being reported with the iPhone? Seems like it wouldn't matter what phone was involved.

whats77inaname · 12-23-2011, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlp

Why would you put your key and the iphone in the same pocket to begin with?

This.

08-29-2011, 07:46 PM	#1
TexRacker New Member 3 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (0)	iPhone 4 interference with remote key start So I posted on this when I picked up my M3 E92 late 2009 a year ago. I put it down to some weird thing with my phone. I'm now looking for other posts. Bottom line is that if I have my remote key and iPhone 4 in the same pocket I get all sorts of interference where sometime I actually have to put them in different pocket to allow the car to start. It's like the phone blocks out the key signal. Anyone else had this problem? Thanks Nick
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08-31-2011, 08:49 PM	#2
bigtex Private First Class 30 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 - sold Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (2)	I noticed the same thing. Also happens when driving my wife's Lexus. Therefore it is an iPhone issue and not BMW. __________________ 2013 M5 - sold 2011 E90 M3 - Sold
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09-01-2011, 11:56 AM	#3
cpars006 Private First Class 17 Rep 177 Posts Drives: AW E93 Join Date: May 2007 Location: irvine, ca iTrader: (0)	yep happens to me too __________________ 2011 E93 M3 Jerez Black 19x10 19x11 Matte Black VMR v710; B&G springs; Matte black side grill; Matte Black kidney grills; Matte black emblem
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09-01-2011, 12:17 PM	#4
Z K Major General 1889 Rep 5,506 Posts Drives: E90 M3, G20 M340i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	I notice that the phone also interferes with the comfort access when opening the door and trunk.
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09-02-2011, 07:27 AM	#5
leo95se Captain 126 Rep 938 Posts Drives: '09 e92 M3, '15 F15 X5d Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (3)	Me too. Sometimes even different pockets makes it happen!
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09-02-2011, 09:57 PM	#6
Hunter399 Major General 323 Rep 8,091 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	Happens to me too! So annoying
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tlp Colonel 276 Rep 2,216 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, Sold:'11 e92 M3 SG/FR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Las Vegas/SoCal iTrader: (6) Garage List SOLD 2011 BMW e92 M3 [9.10]	Why would you put your key and the iphone in the same pocket to begin with? __________________ 991 GT3, Sold: '11 e92 M3 SG/FR ZCP\|ZCV\|ZP2\|2MK\|494\|415\|6NR\|752
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thurston Lieutenant 215 Rep 565 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (0)	Same happened to me on my '07 335i. I just never put any proximity-based remotes in the same pocket anymore. Problem solved. __________________ Designer & Photographer
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THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 307 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas iTrader: (45) Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00] 2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00]	Odd issue since BMW pretty much only promotes the iPhone in their cars. And why is this issue only being reported with the iPhone? Seems like it wouldn't matter what phone was involved.
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