Comfort Access Fob Goes Nuts in my Pocket?

Apex Everything · 06-06-2016, 01:52 PM

Is my Comfort Access Fob going nuts in my pocket?

Anytime approach my M3 I can hear near the gas cap like a "click lock sound" as if I had locked or unlocked the car.

When I unlock and close a door it re-locks, so if I pop the hood close the door, then go to the hood, the alarm goes off because it thinks I am breaking in because the doors are locked.

Is this a sign my fob battery is dieing? or is Comfort Access just that dumb?

If I should replace the fob battery do I need to recode to the car every battery replacement?

Beemdog · 06-06-2016, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Everything

Is my Comfort Access Fob going nuts in my pocket?

Anytime approach my M3 I can hear near the gas cap like a "click lock sound" as if I had locked or unlocked the car.

If I should replace the fob battery do I need to recode to the car every battery replacement?

No re-code necessary when you replace the fob battery. I keep a few name-brand battery replacements on hand (they're cheap on Amazon) and change 'em about every 6 months.

With electrical gremlins, I would try the battery first and then see how it goes.

RAL9 · 06-06-2016, 03:15 PM

I never complain about devices going nuts or vibrating in my pockets. Vibrate mode on phones was the best invention ever (well, after flushable wipes and of course, the S65 M3)...now if I can just get my CA Fob to vibrate on command...

Amirsm3 · 06-06-2016, 03:20 PM

I'd check the car's battery then check the key's battery.

I had a keychain on my fob that would get caught and push the buttons whenever I was walking. Took the damn keychain off and I had no more issues.

monterey · 06-06-2016, 03:33 PM

I was washing my car yesterday and every time i got near the door it would lock and unlock.

Beemdog · 06-06-2016, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by monterey

I was washing my car yesterday and every time i got near the door it would lock and unlock.

Normal behavior if the fob is in your pocket. Some leave the fob out-of-range when washing the car.

dparm · 06-06-2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemdog

No re-code necessary when you replace the fob battery. I keep a few name-brand battery replacements on hand (they're cheap on Amazon) and change 'em about every 6 months.

With electrical gremlins, I would try the battery first and then see how it goes.

Every 6 months?! I've owned my car for 3 years and have never had to change out a battery.

Beemdog · 06-06-2016, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dparm

Every 6 months?! I've owned my car for 3 years and have never had to change out a battery.

Yeah, 6-months may be excessive but if you've been out and had one go bad on you it seems worth it. Bought on-line in a card of six batteries, these things are only about a buck apiece (CR-2032 I think?)... Beats getting ragged on about your "goofy car" by everyone in the group when you're out wine tasting

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dparm · 06-06-2016, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by monterey

I was washing my car yesterday and every time i got near the door it would lock and unlock.

Just put the fob inside the car and that won't happen. Alternatively, just move the fob out of range.

Apex Everything · 06-06-2016, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemdog

No re-code necessary when you replace the fob battery. I keep a few name-brand battery replacements on hand (they're cheap on Amazon) and change 'em about every 6 months.

With electrical gremlins, I would try the battery first and then see how it goes.

I just replaced my battery, I might try the keyfob battery.

Link to Amazon battery?

rmcard · 06-06-2016, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Everything

I just replaced my battery, I might try the keyfob battery.

Link to Amazon battery?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A3IHKY7SIZWHAP

DSilk · 06-07-2016, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Beemdog

Normal behavior if the fob is in your pocket. Some leave the fob out-of-range when washing the car.

Mine doesn't lock/unlock unless I touch the driver's door handle.

Thik · 06-07-2016, 08:14 AM

The pockets on my shorts is deep enough for my key fob to touch my nuts. I call that comfort access.

rmcard · 06-07-2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rmcard

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A3IHKY7SIZWHAP

So the link I posted just had the price go from about $5 to $25... and its no longer eligible for Prime. So I guess you guys bought them all up before I got the chance. Obviously, the 2032 battery number is what is important (which is fine, as there are a number available for cheap). Learned my lesson about links!

bigjae1976 · 06-08-2016, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Everything

Is my Comfort Access Fob going nuts in my pocket?

BMW key fob > pocket pu$$y

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