C.A. acting up?

JCtx · 11-07-2009, 06:53 PM

Tried to unlock the M (touching the handle) thru the passenger side, and it was just relocking the car every time. Tried it 3 times and gave up; had to unlock it with the remote (key). Oh, and I locked the car from the passenger handle, so it should have opened it as well (like it does from the driver's side). Is C.A. supposed to unlock the car from the driver's handle only?

. Comments welcome.

Fuzzz · 11-08-2009, 04:10 AM

I am sure you are doing it right, but your post is a little confusing so I wanted to double check...

Touch the outside of the door handle, where the key would go, and it will lock, touch the inside as if you are pulling on the handle and it will unlock.

When you are trying to open the passenger door, you are putting your hand into the handle, and not touching the outside, right?

Also was it raining, or was the car wet by chance? That sometimes messes with the sensors.

gucci22 · 11-08-2009, 04:51 AM

I never had any issues rain or shine on either door (was my 335 though).

JCtx · 11-08-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzz

I am sure you are doing it right

Wrong

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Originally Posted by Fuzzz

touch the inside as if you are pulling on the handle and it will unlock.

Duh!

To my defense, yesterday was the first time I needed to unlock the car in 5 months. And yes, I knew how to do it, but forgot (47 here)

. Thanks buddy. I should change the title to 'Memory acting up', no?

Have a good one folks.

frankzlin79 · 11-08-2009, 06:14 PM

With Comfort Access, you should be able to unlock the door by touching the handle from the passenger side.

JCtx · 11-08-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by frankzlin79

With Comfort Access, you should be able to unlock the door by touching the handle from the passenger side.

The INSIDE of the handle. I was touching the same place where you lock

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frankzlin79 · 11-08-2009, 07:16 PM

Ah haha..yes there's your problem.

davedave · 11-08-2009, 07:21 PM

you tint your window?

JCtx · 11-08-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by davedave

you tint your window?

Not yet. Purely operator error

. But read metallic paint could cause problems, so better stick with ceramic, no? My installer only carries the 3M brand, but should be basically the same as the others (Huber Optik, Pinnacle, etc.), no? My car is only exposed to the elements when I drive it, and that's only a few thousand miles per year. Take care.

davedave · 11-08-2009, 07:28 PM

right after i tint my window on my 335 and M3, both Comfort Access acting up. it works 50% of the time. most of the time, i just pressing my key remote. I can live with that

JCtx · 11-08-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by davedave

I can live with that

But is it metallic or ceramic tint? And what brand? Just curious. Not a big deal to me either, but if I can avoid a problem using the right tint, rather do it right. Tinter said he hasn't had a problem with CA acting up with regular (metallic) tint, and others have reported problems even with ceramic, so I'm a bit confused with the issue

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Jlnike · 11-09-2009, 06:47 AM

I never knew how to lock the car with C.A. before i got tints put on, unlocking it with C.A. works fine and great right now... how do i lock it? i messed around this morning touching differnt parts but it never locked.

frankzlin79 · 11-09-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jlnike

I never knew how to lock the car with C.A. before i got tints put on, unlocking it with C.A. works fine and great right now... how do i lock it? i messed around this morning touching differnt parts but it never locked.

You must touch, not the outside or inside of the door handle, but a sweet spot on the TOP of the handle. This top portion has a textured or ridged surface with several parallel lines. You only need to touch and hold for 1 second with one finger.

mrtm2008 · 11-09-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

But read metallic paint could cause problems, so better stick with ceramic, no?

My E90 M3 was tinted with metallic tint by N. Scottsdale BMW & I have never had any problem with C.A.

frankzlin79 · 11-09-2009, 05:58 PM

I've got ceramic tint (Pinnacle F1) with no problems either.

SlammedR8 · 11-09-2009, 05:58 PM

does anyone know how to change the battery and what battery is needed in the CA key?

JCtx · 11-09-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

does anyone know how to change the battery and what battery is needed in the CA key?

I'm almost positive it's a CR2032, and the manual has a pretty clear picture of how to do it. I haven't done it yet, but you remove the metal key and lift the cover from a notch in there.

I'm going to start a thread asking who has changed the battery on their CA keys and at what mileage/time from build date. What a PITA to find your battery is dead on a trip. Car should have a low battery warning.

Crazy Bimmer · 11-09-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

I'm almost positive it's a CR2032, and the manual has a pretty clear picture of how to do it. I haven't done it yet, but you remove the metal key and lift the cover from a notch in there.

I'm going to start a thread asking who has changed the battery on their CA keys and at what mileage/time from build date. What a PITA to find your battery is dead on a trip. Car should have a low battery warning.

I went searching on the E90post since their cars been out much longer.

From the threads i seen, they do have a low battery warning for the key fob. I'd assume ours is the same.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...9&postcount=13

SlammedR8 · 11-09-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesal@Project 808

I went searching on the E90post since their cars been out much longer.

From the threads i seen, they do have a low battery warning for the key fob. I'd assume ours is the same.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...9&postcount=13

thanks
wow - 2.5-3 years IS pretty damn good. But I think that all depends on the usage, and I open and close my roof from the key fob 90% of the time, so I would say my battery is on its way out..

JCtx · 11-09-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesal@Project 808

From the threads i seen, they do have a low battery warning for the key fob. I'd assume ours is the same.

Thanks buddy. And yes, it has to be the same; hopefully an M3 owner will confirm that

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Oh, and I don't think you have to insert the key for 'database' purposes; SA read my key and everything was current without inserting it, but could be wrong. Main reason it's there is if battery dies.

Only question left is if settings don't get erased while battery gets replaced. If it's done within 10 seconds it shouldn't happen. Curious to hear if that's true. Thanks again.

SlammedR8 · 11-10-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

Thanks buddy. And yes, it has to be the same; hopefully an M3 owner will confirm that

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Oh, and I don't think you have to insert the key for 'database' purposes; SA read my key and everything was current without inserting it, but could be wrong. Main reason it's there is if battery dies.

Only question left is if settings don't get erased while battery gets replaced. If it's done within 10 seconds it shouldn't happen. Curious to hear if that's true. Thanks again.

I will confirm how it works in the M3.

I want to switch the battery out - even if mine isnt dead yet, for $2 its worth the time and money!

JCtx · 11-10-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

I will confirm how it works in the M3. I want to switch the battery out - even if mine isnt dead yet, for $2 its worth the time and money!

Thanks a lot man. That's exactly what I want to do as well... if it works

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Replacing the batteries every 2 years seems like cheap insurance indeed. I'm at 1-1/2 years now, and little mileage, so I should be safe every 2 yrs.

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