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?

tvieso · 12-23-2011, 08:49 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, 11:04 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, 01:23 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 Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 15 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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cpars006 Private First Class Drives: AW E93 Join Date: May 2007 Location: irvine, ca Posts: 177 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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tvieso Runner. Adventurer. Flyer. Drives: 2012 E92 M3 (MW) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: US - Omaha, NE Posts: 362 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. __________________ 2012 E92 M3 \| MW \| DCT \| KW V3 \| Edition Cosmetics \| 19" MORR VS8.2 - Brushed w/ Tinted Clear \| F1 Pinnacle 35%

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THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,884 iTrader: (39)	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. __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

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08-31-2011, 08:49 PM	#2
bigtex Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southlake, Texas Posts: 37 iTrader: (2)	I noticed the same thing. Also happens when driving my wife's Lexus. Therefore it is an iPhone issue and not BMW.

09-01-2011, 12:17 PM	#4
Z K Major Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,240 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [0.00]	I notice that the phone also interferes with the comfort access when opening the door and trunk.

09-02-2011, 07:27 AM	#5
leo95se First Lieutenant Drives: 09 JB e92, Q5 and passat Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT Posts: 372 iTrader: (1)	Me too. Sometimes even different pockets makes it happen!

09-02-2011, 09:57 PM	#6
Hunter399 Major General Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7,751 iTrader: (30)	Happens to me too! So annoying

09-02-2011, 10:30 PM	#7
tlp Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '11 e92 M3 SG/FR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,659 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW e92 M3 [4.55] 2003 BMW e46 M3 \| Sold [0.00] 1996 BMW e36 M3 \| Sold [0.00]	Why would you put your key and the iphone in the same pocket to begin with?