Does the Comfort Access work like this?

tracerit · 01-05-2009, 06:18 PM

Car is locked. I walk up to the car with the key in the pocket. Touch button on the handle and it unlocks. Push start button and go. I leave the car, push start button again. I walk away and the car locks by itself when i'm out of range.

So I basically don't have to touch the key at all to get into the car, start it, stop it, and when I leave the car. Is my understanding of CA correct or does it involve a push on the key?

Wickede92 · 01-05-2009, 06:22 PM

that is correct...to open the door from the outside, all you have to do is walk up to the door handle and pull on it while the key fob in your pocket. when you leave your car, it doesnt lock on its on...you have to touch the top of the handle(i do it with my thumb) and it locks. i hope that helps.

I335 · 01-05-2009, 06:25 PM

You're close, but not exactly...

Walk up to the locked car, grab the handle and the car unlocks. Step on clutch (or brake if auto), press start button and go. When you're done driving, press button once to stop the engine, then again to shut off accessories. Get out, close door, press ridges on handle to lock. It won't lock automatically. If you intend on locking the car, you don't need to press the button twice to stop, but if you don't lock the car you have to press it a second time to shut off accessories, just like with a key (there are two positions with a key - accessories and start or stop. All this can be done with the key in your pocket.

Deda · 01-05-2009, 06:26 PM

oh yeah!

4wheelpilot · 01-05-2009, 06:27 PM

The car allows you to personalize several settings...including whether or not the car automatically locks after a few seconds of the ignition being turned off and the doors being closed.

Several other settings can be programmed to each of the two remotes.

MCMLXXXIX · 01-05-2009, 06:28 PM

doesnt sound very comforting lol

kgb1637 · 01-05-2009, 06:36 PM

Comfort Access scared me, I have no problem pressing the button or putting it in the socket to start the car.

kidcolton · 01-05-2009, 06:50 PM

didnt have the comfort access in my 325xi, have it in my 335xi and love it, no problems at all. didnt know that if you intend on locking the car that you only had to push the start stop button once to kill engine. thanks, great hint

92tripleblack · 01-05-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kgb1637

Comfort Access scared me, I have no problem pressing the button or putting it in the socket to start the car.

BOO!

BTW, I really like it in the rain or when I'm carrying packages.

azntripledragon · 01-05-2009, 06:52 PM

when you decide to turn off the car, if you HOLD the start stop button the car AND electronics/accessories turn off. Rather than having to press it twice if you're not going to lock the car

tracerit · 01-05-2009, 06:52 PM

very nice

thanks for the clarification everyone

i'm recovering from 3 failed attempts at buying a used e46 the last week.

2001 330ci. SIX!!! previous owners. pass
2004 330ci. seller (also a mechanic) REFUSED to let me have another shop take a look at it. pass
2006 330ci ZHP. lots of fixable problems but the seller refused to lower the price further to accommodate the cost of fixing them.

so now i'm thinking about a slightly used 335i coupe just to get this all out of the way lol

freshwhite335 · 01-05-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by I335

You're close, but not exactly...

Walk up to the locked car, grab the handle and the car unlocks. Step on clutch (or brake if auto), press start button and go. When you're done driving, press button once to stop the engine, then again to shut off accessories. Get out, close door, press ridges on handle to lock. It won't lock automatically. If you intend on locking the car, you don't need to press the button twice to stop, but if you don't lock the car you have to press it a second time to shut off accessories, just like with a key (there are two positions with a key - accessories and start or stop. All this can be done with the key in your pocket.

if u hold the stop button to turn the car off the accessories will turn off as well. whether or not u push twice quickly or hold the button is a personal preference thing.

Barmats · 01-05-2009, 08:07 PM

CA has truly spoiled me. It would be hard to adjust to anything else.

kuvesh · 01-05-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I335

You're close, but not exactly...

Walk up to the locked car, grab the handle and the car unlocks. Step on clutch (or brake if auto), press start button and go. When you're done driving, press button once to stop the engine, then again to shut off accessories. Get out, close door, press ridges on handle to lock. It won't lock automatically. If you intend on locking the car, you don't need to press the button twice to stop, but if you don't lock the car you have to press it a second time to shut off accessories, just like with a key (there are two positions with a key - accessories and start or stop. All this can be done with the key in your pocket.

thanks - i need to try this... always wondered how to get the car to lock without pressing button on the key.

Vnak · 01-05-2009, 09:45 PM

CA is awesome. I like not having to take my keys out of my pocket.

M4LF · 01-05-2009, 09:53 PM

Is Comfort Access available for the 2007 335i or just 2008?

Black Bimmer · 01-05-2009, 09:55 PM

I just push the start button once to shut off the engine, which leaves the accessories on. Locking the car then shuts off the accessories.

raleedy · 01-05-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mso4

Is Comfort Access available for the 2007 335i or just 2008?

If you can get them to build you a 2007 at this point, I'm sure they'll put in CA if that's what you want.

BK · 01-05-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 4wheelpilot

The car allows you to personalize several settings...including whether or not the car automatically locks after a few seconds of the ignition being turned off and the doors being closed.

I think you're confusing the setting where the car will automatically re-lock the doors after a period of time if they are unlocked and no door is opened. I'm not aware of any setting where the doors auto lock after the ignition being off and the doors closed. You actually have to lock it (put your finger on the CA ridges or press the lock button on the key).

captainaudio · 01-05-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mso4

Is Comfort Access available for the 2007 335i or just 2008?

It was available on the 2007 335.

92tripleblack · 01-05-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Bimmer

I just push the start button once to shut off the engine, which leaves the accessories on. Locking the car then shuts off the accessories.

What I do too. This way I have a little music as I get out.

darkphantom · 01-06-2009, 01:20 AM

^too lazy to read all that, but comfort access is super easy. I just naturally grab the door handle and it unlocks. put my foot on the brake, hit the start button...car starts up...

when i'm done I just hit the start button once to turn the car off, and step out. tap the ridges, everything shuts off and car locks.

done deal. no worries about keys or anything.

01-05-2009, 06:18 PM	#1
tracerit Captain 139 Rep 804 Posts Drives: 13 BRZ Limited 6MT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach/OC, CA iTrader: (9)	Does the Comfort Access work like this? Car is locked. I walk up to the car with the key in the pocket. Touch button on the handle and it unlocks. Push start button and go. I leave the car, push start button again. I walk away and the car locks by itself when i'm out of range. So I basically don't have to touch the key at all to get into the car, start it, stop it, and when I leave the car. Is my understanding of CA correct or does it involve a push on the key?
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Wickede92 Captain 17 Rep 669 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	that is correct...to open the door from the outside, all you have to do is walk up to the door handle and pull on it while the key fob in your pocket. when you leave your car, it doesnt lock on its on...you have to touch the top of the handle(i do it with my thumb) and it locks. i hope that helps.
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I335 Brigadier General 123 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	You're close, but not exactly... Walk up to the locked car, grab the handle and the car unlocks. Step on clutch (or brake if auto), press start button and go. When you're done driving, press button once to stop the engine, then again to shut off accessories. Get out, close door, press ridges on handle to lock. It won't lock automatically. If you intend on locking the car, you don't need to press the button twice to stop, but if you don't lock the car you have to press it a second time to shut off accessories, just like with a key (there are two positions with a key - accessories and start or stop. All this can be done with the key in your pocket.
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Deda Major General 568 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	oh yeah!
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4wheelpilot Private First Class 21 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (2)	Personalized settings available The car allows you to personalize several settings...including whether or not the car automatically locks after a few seconds of the ignition being turned off and the doors being closed. Several other settings can be programmed to each of the two remotes. Last edited by 4wheelpilot; 01-05-2009 at 06:28 PM.. Reason: to clarify
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MCMLXXXIX wat 238 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	doesnt sound very comforting lol __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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kgb1637 Lieutenant Colonel 21 Rep 1,519 Posts Drives: RS5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	Comfort Access scared me, I have no problem pressing the button or putting it in the socket to start the car. __________________ Retired - '08 E90 335i Sparkling Graphite/Gray Dakota Leather, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, Navi, ipod, Sat
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kidcolton New Member 4 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 MG/SO DCMT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: toronto ontario iTrader: (0)	didnt have the comfort access in my 325xi, have it in my 335xi and love it, no problems at all. didnt know that if you intend on locking the car that you only had to push the start stop button once to kill engine. thanks, great hint
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azntripledragon New Member 11 Rep 27 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	when you decide to turn off the car, if you HOLD the start stop button the car AND electronics/accessories turn off. Rather than having to press it twice if you're not going to lock the car
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tracerit Captain 139 Rep 804 Posts Drives: 13 BRZ Limited 6MT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach/OC, CA iTrader: (9)	very nice thanks for the clarification everyone i'm recovering from 3 failed attempts at buying a used e46 the last week. 2001 330ci. SIX!!! previous owners. pass 2004 330ci. seller (also a mechanic) REFUSED to let me have another shop take a look at it. pass 2006 330ci ZHP. lots of fixable problems but the seller refused to lower the price further to accommodate the cost of fixing them. so now i'm thinking about a slightly used 335i coupe just to get this all out of the way lol
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Barmats Lieutenant 17 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	CA has truly spoiled me. It would be hard to adjust to anything else.
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Vnak Private First Class 2 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Madera, CA iTrader: (0)	CA is awesome. I like not having to take my keys out of my pocket.
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M4LF Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 253 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Is Comfort Access available for the 2007 335i or just 2008?
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Black Bimmer Private 7 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2008 335 coupe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I just push the start button once to shut off the engine, which leaves the accessories on. Locking the car then shuts off the accessories.
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darkphantom Banned 601 Rep 5,946 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	^too lazy to read all that, but comfort access is super easy. I just naturally grab the door handle and it unlocks. put my foot on the brake, hit the start button...car starts up... when i'm done I just hit the start button once to turn the car off, and step out. tap the ridges, everything shuts off and car locks. done deal. no worries about keys or anything.
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