IPASS problems

Samjam927 · 03-15-2008, 02:50 AM

So earlier today I put an IPass in my 2003 2.5 Z4, and all of a sudden, like within minutes afterwards, all the keys i had just totally stopped working

. I have heard online that the IPASS in a Z4 will sync with , and fully reset the central locking

, is this true? And if so, what can i do to save my keys/central locking?

Yal · 03-15-2008, 08:49 AM

1. Does the central locking button still work?
2. Have you removed the ipass and reprogrammed the keys to the car, then tried to use it again with the ipass out of it?
you can find the reprogramming info (or have a valet at the dealership do it) by searching some of the forums. I've forgotten most of it, so i'm useless here.

Haven't seen you around lately, how's school. Also, you should hit the age thread, you might be the youngest with a Z4.

BlackSapphireZ · 03-15-2008, 10:48 AM

ok maybe I wasn't around for this but what is iPass

caseysc · 03-15-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackSapphireZ

ok maybe I wasn't around for this but what is iPass

Me too. Give us a clue...

Samjam927 · 03-15-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Yal

1. Does the central locking button still work?
2. Have you removed the ipass and reprogrammed the keys to the car, then tried to use it again with the ipass out of it?
you can find the reprogramming info (or have a valet at the dealership do it) by searching some of the forums. I've forgotten most of it, so i'm useless here.

Haven't seen you around lately, how's school. Also, you should hit the age thread, you might be the youngest with a Z4.

School is going good, I found a site with the whole procedure, ill try it out later tonight and tell u guys if it worked. For anybody curious its somthing u put into your car and instead of stopping when u pay tolls , u just put money on this thing and u drive right through, I have been to the age thread, I think I'm the youngest, whats been going on with you?

ianbiz · 03-15-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackSapphireZ

ok maybe I wasn't around for this but what is iPass

Quote:

Originally Posted by caseysc

Me too. Give us a clue...

Im gonna guess its like SunPass (the thing you stick on your windshield, so you can drive through toll booths at 80mph.

Samjam927 · 03-15-2008, 10:16 PM

Yeah no, this procedure thing didnt work at all, one key worked like 1% of the time, and the other doesnt seem to respond to anything at all, this is the procedure i used:
Get in Car
Lock doors
turn ignition on then off within 5 seconds
hold unlock, while holding unlock press the lock button 3times in ten seconds
release lock
doors should unlock

Yeah nothing seems to be working, i assume the dealer cost to fix this will be high, unless somebody has/finds a procedure that works

GRDZ4Roadster · 03-15-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Samjam927

So earlier today I put an IPass in my 2003 2.5 Z4, and all of a sudden, like within minutes afterwards, all the keys i had just totally stopped working

. I have heard online that the IPASS in a Z4 will sync with , and fully reset the central locking

, is this true? And if so, what can i do to save my keys/central locking?

Sorry you're having that problem. I have a 2006 Z4 and have an iPass on the windshield and am not experiencing the problem that you are. If I were you, I'd take it into the dealer to figure out the solution. Good luck!

Samjam927 · 03-16-2008, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GRDZ4Roadster

Sorry you're having that problem. I have a 2006 Z4 and have an iPass on the windshield and am not experiencing the problem that you are. If I were you, I'd take it into the dealer to figure out the solution. Good luck!

Just curious where on the windshield is yours on? Mine was right under the mirror piece

caseysc · 03-16-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Samjam927

School is going good, I found a site with the whole procedure, ill try it out later tonight and tell u guys if it worked. For anybody curious its somthing u put into your car and instead of stopping when u pay tolls , u just put money on this thing and u drive right through, I have been to the age thread, I think I'm the youngest, whats been going on with you?

Thanks for the clue! Here in the Southeast we don't see much of that kind of thing. Back when I lived in the Northeast and traveled the CT Turnpike often that would have been a wonderful tool.

GRDZ4Roadster · 03-17-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Samjam927

Just curious where on the windshield is yours on? Mine was right under the mirror piece

I place mine directly under the rear view mirror.

Dammmittt · 03-17-2008, 03:47 PM

It seems like the Frequency the key fob works off of on the Zs are extremely prone to interference. I'm guessing the iPass is on a similar freq and throws everything haywire in the system. I dunno what a good work around would be, unless the mirrors on other models use different frequencies.

155MPH · 03-17-2008, 05:16 PM

no problem with my iPass. I keep in in the lock box between the seats when I am not using it, then mount it with suction cups behind the mirror when I am using it. No issues.

Reach · 03-18-2008, 12:37 PM

I think you problems are completely unrelated and only have a coincidence of timing in common. Just have the dealer check the key issue.

BlackSapphireZ · 03-18-2008, 09:39 PM

I have EZ pass and i don't mount that shit on the windshield

155MPH · 03-18-2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackSapphireZ

I have EZ pass and i don't mount that shit on the windshield

That is why you buy the suction cup mount that is removable. You can find them on ebay or on amazon, can't remember which place I found them.

nadaclue · 03-19-2008, 07:39 PM

If you truly are having issues with the IPass, you may want to go buy one of the ones that mount on the license plate instead. From http://www.illinoistollway.com:

Can I use I-PASS if I have GPS or a special windshield?
A very small percentage, less than 1 percent, of vehicles have windshields or systems that interfere with transactions using the windshield-mounted transponder. In this case, a License Plate Tag (LPT) which mounts on the front bumper of your vehicle is available for the same price as a standard transponder. Buy online, call 800.UC.IPASS or refer to the Customer Service chart for more information about obtaining an LPT. Learn more about special windshields.

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Yal Lieutenant 10 Rep 490 Posts Drives: '03 Z4 2.5 Maldives Blue Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Cruz, CA iTrader: (0)	1. Does the central locking button still work? 2. Have you removed the ipass and reprogrammed the keys to the car, then tried to use it again with the ipass out of it? you can find the reprogramming info (or have a valet at the dealership do it) by searching some of the forums. I've forgotten most of it, so i'm useless here. Haven't seen you around lately, how's school. Also, you should hit the age thread, you might be the youngest with a Z4. __________________
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Samjam927 The One And Only 15 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 2006 TiAg ///M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Deerfield, Illinois iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Z4M Roadster [10.00] 2003 Z4 [5.00]	Yeah no, this procedure thing didnt work at all, one key worked like 1% of the time, and the other doesnt seem to respond to anything at all, this is the procedure i used: Get in Car Lock doors turn ignition on then off within 5 seconds hold unlock, while holding unlock press the lock button 3times in ten seconds release lock doors should unlock Yeah nothing seems to be working, i assume the dealer cost to fix this will be high, unless somebody has/finds a procedure that works __________________ By Samjam927
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Dammmittt My favorite sign. 169 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	It seems like the Frequency the key fob works off of on the Zs are extremely prone to interference. I'm guessing the iPass is on a similar freq and throws everything haywire in the system. I dunno what a good work around would be, unless the mirrors on other models use different frequencies. __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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Reach gone baby gone 382 Rep 1,052 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Location, Location. iTrader: (0)	I think you problems are completely unrelated and only have a coincidence of timing in common. Just have the dealer check the key issue.
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BlackSapphireZ Major 99 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 22 GLE 53 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ladson, SC iTrader: (0)	I have EZ pass and i don't mount that shit on the windshield __________________ 2022 GLE 53 Coupe
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nadaclue Private First Class 52 Rep 152 Posts Drives: Urban Green 2003 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	If you truly are having issues with the IPass, you may want to go buy one of the ones that mount on the license plate instead. From http://www.illinoistollway.com: Can I use I-PASS if I have GPS or a special windshield? A very small percentage, less than 1 percent, of vehicles have windshields or systems that interfere with transactions using the windshield-mounted transponder. In this case, a License Plate Tag (LPT) which mounts on the front bumper of your vehicle is available for the same price as a standard transponder. Buy online, call 800.UC.IPASS or refer to the Customer Service chart for more information about obtaining an LPT. Learn more about special windshields.
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