Interesting Key Fob Find

IkeaBoy · 07-31-2009, 10:53 PM

I entered my key fob into the slot upside down and my 135 still started up. I didn't realize the fob can be inserted 2 different ways. This might be common knowledge but I found it to be cool.

MOCKBA · 07-31-2009, 11:10 PM

Indeed interesting, however I never tried to insert my fob. Where should it go?

warmtoes · 07-31-2009, 11:42 PM

It's a horizontal slot just by the start button. You obviously have CA like I do. I've only ever put the fob in the slot once. Better off to just have it in your pocket.

Vaaaan · 07-31-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MOCKBA

Indeed interesting, however I never tried to insert my fob. Where should it go?

Here ya go this should get ya started: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_intercourse

(sorry I had to

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IkeaBoy · 08-01-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Vaaaan

Here ya go this should get ya started: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_intercourse

(sorry I had to

)

lol @ gulls fucking

Zuzu · 08-01-2009, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MOCKBA

Indeed interesting, however I never tried to insert my fob. Where should it go?

Interesting indeed...

Like you my fob is on auto pilot..Just need to stroke occasionaly..

Guildenstern · 08-01-2009, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by warmtoes

It's a horizontal slot just by the start button. You obviously have CA like I do. I've only ever put the fob in the slot once. Better off to just have it in your pocket.

Remeber to put it in the slot if you go for service. That's the only way it Downloads info for the SA's computer.

Simsims · 08-01-2009, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Guildenstern

Remeber to put it in the slot if you go for service. That's the only way it Downloads info for the SA's computer.

nope

it's all done wirelessly

Guildenstern · 08-01-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Simsims

nope

it's all done wirelessly

Facinating. I just assumed it only did that in the slot. Owners manual says nothing about puting it in prior to service.

huh!

Excitmnt94 · 08-01-2009, 08:34 AM

yeah...it ummm...works both ways.

Citizen Z · 08-01-2009, 09:08 AM

In fact, you don't even need to insert it; just rest it against the slot and the car will recognize it, *blong!*

ad78 · 08-01-2009, 09:57 AM

start your engine then turn off, within 10secs you can turn on your car without putting your key fob.

Tom K. · 08-01-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Guildenstern

Facinating. I just assumed it only did that in the slot. Owners manual says nothing about puting it in prior to service.
huh!

Surprised me too when the dealer's computer read up to date info, even though mine hadn't been inserted (the fob, that is) for 6,000 miles.

Tom

DtE1 · 08-01-2009, 01:12 PM

The key fob is very similar to a device known in the computer world as a "dongle" (this should keep the innuendos going for a while)!

jeremyc74 · 08-01-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Guildenstern

Facinating. I just assumed it only did that in the slot. Owners manual says nothing about puting it in prior to service.

huh!

I thought the same thing, but I took the car in for service last week and forgot to do it, and the guy was able to pull the info with no problem. I think the last time I inserted the key into the slot was before the last oil change, so it must be doing it wirelessly.

1013mm · 08-01-2009, 02:04 PM

going both ways? what?

1ToBeOn2Wheels · 08-01-2009, 02:11 PM

Doesn't the manual say to periodically insert the fob into the slot to keep the battery charged, or did I just make that up? Maybe that's for non-CA fobs?

jeremyc74 · 08-01-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 1ToBeOn2Wheels

Doesn't the manual say to periodically insert the fob into the slot to keep the battery charged, or did I just make that up? Maybe that's for non-CA fobs?

Yeah, that's on the non-CA fobs only. The battery in the CA fob isn't rechargable. The RFID system is passive (meaning it doesn't need the battery at all) so the only time the battery is used is if you're using the buttons to unlock the doors or trunk, and it should last a long time for most people. Even still, it's a standard battery you can get at Wal Mart so it's not a big deal.

e82vette · 08-01-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by IkeaBoy

I entered my key fob into the slot upside down and my 135 still started up. I didn't realize the fob can be inserted 2 different ways. This might be common knowledge but I found it to be cool.

tell you another great magic trick

1) put fob in
2) keep pressing the brake at same time fob in.
3) remove fob out
4) press "start" button

BAM!

TMR013 · 08-01-2009, 06:00 PM

Why is everybody so interested in ways to keep the fob out? I personally prefer to have my fob inserted rather than sitting idle in my pants.

e82vette · 08-01-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TMR013

Why is everybody so interested in ways to keep the fob out? I personally prefer to have my fob inserted rather than sitting idle in my pants.

at winter time, sometimes you want to start your car and lock the car out.

Lester · 08-01-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by e82vette

at winter time, sometimes you want to start your car and lock the car out.

Huh? I would never leave the car running unattended. Bad idea.

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MOCKBA Captain 54 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 135 convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SFBA iTrader: (0)	Indeed interesting, however I never tried to insert my fob. Where should it go? __________________ 535i/HUD Kamerton brings me true sound fidelity
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	It's a horizontal slot just by the start button. You obviously have CA like I do. I've only ever put the fob in the slot once. Better off to just have it in your pocket. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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Excitmnt94 Detailer & Fitness Freak 23 Rep 514 Posts Drives: '09 135i ///M Sport Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	yeah...it ummm...works both ways. __________________ 135i coupe...Alpine White // Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim // Heated Coral Red Leather Seats // M-Sport Package // I-pod // PDC // 6-Speed Manual
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Citizen Z Alpine Master 111 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: '08 135i AW Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (1)	In fact, you don't even need to insert it; just rest it against the slot and the car will recognize it, blong! __________________ Alpine White with Taupe Leather 135i, Sports Package, Heated Seats, Comfort Access, iPod Adapter Fastness: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252727
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DtE1 Private First Class 3 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 135i, MINI Cooper S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bellaire iTrader: (0)	The key fob is very similar to a device known in the computer world as a "dongle" (this should keep the innuendos going for a while)!
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TMR013 Opus Angelus 426 Rep 1,267 Posts Drives: 2018 LBB M2 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	Why is everybody so interested in ways to keep the fob out? I personally prefer to have my fob inserted rather than sitting idle in my pants.
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