interesting little phenomenon

rawbert54 · 04-14-2009, 10:51 AM

i dont have comfort access. sat in my car, before closing the door i held the key up to the key hole without inserting (sounds dirty) and pressed start. the car started. I put it in drive and off i went. no problems. I tried to duplicate this but was unable to. Has anyone else had this happen?

new2the3 · 04-14-2009, 10:55 AM

No but if you put the key in start the car, then shut down and take the key out, you can start the car back up with the key out.

ruffstik · 04-15-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by new2the3

No but if you put the key in start the car, then shut down and take the key out, you can start the car back up with the key out.

Didnt know this and tried it and it worked...only problem is when you shut off the car again the radio doesn't turn off...

tkbr0wn · 04-15-2009, 09:27 AM

Hit the start button again to turn the radio off. Or hold the start button down longer to turn the car off.

shmee150 · 04-15-2009, 09:43 AM

I am so going out to try this before the day's out

ruffstik · 04-15-2009, 09:56 AM

It's a neat little trick I think if you've got a long road trip ahead of you and don't want your keys dangling in the ignition the whole time....

john08135i · 04-15-2009, 12:38 PM

Ive noticed if i have the key close to the hole the dash and radio will start for a moment.

rawbert54 · 04-15-2009, 12:40 PM

this makes me wonder if there is a way to activate at least part of the confort access system. specifically, the portion that lets you start the car without having to stick the key in the ignition.

JHZR2 · 04-15-2009, 04:01 PM

Its just a radio signal. My saab does the same thing... I can sit the key next to the hole, and turn the ignition with my finger in the slot, and it starts...

shmee150 · 04-17-2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by new2the3

No but if you put the key in start the car, then shut down and take the key out, you can start the car back up with the key out.

I can't get this to work. Not sure why I would want to but I feel defeated nonetheless

Tim

john08135i · 04-17-2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by shmee150

I can't get this to work. Not sure why I would want to but I feel defeated nonetheless

Tim

You must never open the door that will break the power cycle.
I drove around yesterday with no keys.
Also when you turn off the engine the radio stays on even after you open the door. You must press start again twice to shut it off or wait 10 min for it to power off

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rawbert54 Private First Class 6 Rep 129 Posts Drives: sedona Reda 128i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: fort lauderdale iTrader: (0)	interesting little phenomenon i dont have comfort access. sat in my car, before closing the door i held the key up to the key hole without inserting (sounds dirty) and pressed start. the car started. I put it in drive and off i went. no problems. I tried to duplicate this but was unable to. Has anyone else had this happen?
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new2the3 Colonel 380 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	No but if you put the key in start the car, then shut down and take the key out, you can start the car back up with the key out. __________________ 2020 X3MC 2009 135i: AW/CR Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, Ipod, BMW Performance Pedals, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills E93 M3 FSB
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tkbr0wn Major 72 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman S Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Hit the start button again to turn the radio off. Or hold the start button down longer to turn the car off. __________________ ● 2015 Cayman S (Current), 2011 1M BSM #297 (Sold), 2008 135i (Sold) ●
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shmee150 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 123d SE Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	I am so going out to try this before the day's out __________________
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ruffstik Pirate 56 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2025 M2 G87 - on the list Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [9.50]	It's a neat little trick I think if you've got a long road trip ahead of you and don't want your keys dangling in the ignition the whole time....
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john08135i Major 77 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: 2013 M Sport, 2010 bmw S1000RR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	Ive noticed if i have the key close to the hole the dash and radio will start for a moment.
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rawbert54 Private First Class 6 Rep 129 Posts Drives: sedona Reda 128i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: fort lauderdale iTrader: (0)	this makes me wonder if there is a way to activate at least part of the confort access system. specifically, the portion that lets you start the car without having to stick the key in the ignition.
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JHZR2 Major 74 Rep 1,001 Posts Drives: 91 E30, 11 135i cv Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Its just a radio signal. My saab does the same thing... I can sit the key next to the hole, and turn the ignition with my finger in the slot, and it starts...
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