windows and key fob

[tony0713]

most likely a dumb question, but why can we put the windows down with the unlock button and not up with the lock?

[CincyOne]

To keep you from closing someone's fingers, head, bowtie in the window if you do this without looking.

[richb811]

Originally Posted by CincyOne

To keep you from closing someone's fingers, head, bowtie in the window if you do this without looking.

The bowtie would be a killer... They are difficult to tie correctly.

[Tom K.]

Originally Posted by CincyOne

To keep you from closing someone's fingers, head, bowtie in the window if you do this without looking.

+1. Or to put it another way, US product liability concerns.

Next time, order Comfort Access and you can have complete control of the windows, sunroof and convertible top from the fob.

Tom

[tony0713]

could it be coded?

[wadny]

So, what exactly is the liability difference between the regular keyfob and Comfort Access?

[Simsims]

Originally Posted by wadny

So, what exactly is the liability difference between the regular keyfob and Comfort Access?

sight difference

[KingOfJericho]

Originally Posted by tony0713

could it be coded?

Yes, it can. I have mine coded along with some other goodies. When I hold the lock button on the fob, the windows and roof will close and the mirrors fold in. I LOVE IT! I also had the Euro hazzard lights done and got rid of the annoying Nav warning when the vehicle is turned on, turned off the ambers, turned on the digital speedometer, and my the rear fog lights go on when I hit the brakes (not nearly as bright or annoying as Audi's rear fogs).

[Tom K.]

Originally Posted by wadny

So, what exactly is the liability difference between the regular keyfob and Comfort Access?

No one has yet explained that one as far as I know!

Tom

[2012_135i]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

...I have mine coded along with some other goodies. When I hold the lock button on the fob, the windows and roof will close and the mirrors fold in. I LOVE IT!...and my the rear fog lights go on when I hit the brakes.

Nice. How do you get the coding done?

[KingOfJericho]

Find someone with the software in your area. Good luck out in Hawaii!

Seriously though, when you finish your Mai Tai, check out the regional forum and see if anyone has the software and cable. You might get lucky!

[2012_135i]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

..Seriously though, when you finish your Mai Tai, check out the regional forum and see if anyone has the software and cable. You might get lucky!

Will do. Uh, how'd you know I was drinking a Mai Tai?

[KingOfJericho]

That's all I did when I was there... figured it was island custom

[audi4t]

If u have a vert u can install the mods4cars smarttop module and program your preferences for windows, top, mirrors and doors.

Great mod plug and play - excellent value.

[Mr Marcus]

I disagree slightly. Maybe it's unique to US spec cars, but euro BMW's have two completely separate functions on the key fob as follows:

1. Every BMW car (as standard) can have all the windows and sunroof simultaneously opened by holding the unlock button down for 3 seconds or more. This is called "Auto Opening". They can also be closed by holding the lock button for the same length of time. Why?... to let the heat out on a hot summer day before you get in. Also standard on all Audi, VW etc.
2. "Comfort Access" is an option (if purchased) that is accessed through the settings menu under 'locks' and allows the owner to double click the unlock button to partially open the coupe front windows. Why? ... it makes it easier to get in if you are in a tight parking spot without stabbing yourself in the eye on the edge of the frameless glass.

Comfort Access can be disabled through the menu by selecting 'drivers door' or 'all doors' instead, but you cannot disable the Auto Opening function.

[KingOfJericho]

Originally Posted by Mr Marcus

I disagree slightly. Maybe it's unique to US spec cars, but euro BMW's have two completely separate functions on the key fob as follows:

1. Every BMW car (as standard) can have all the windows and sunroof simultaneously opened by holding the unlock button down for 3 seconds or more. This is called "Auto Opening". They can also be closed by holding the lock button for the same length of time. Why?... to let the heat out on a hot summer day before you get in. Also standard on all Audi, VW etc.
2. "Comfort Access" is an option (if purchased) that is accessed through the settings menu under 'locks' and allows the owner to double click the unlock button to partially open the coupe front windows. Why? ... it makes it easier to get in if you are in a tight parking spot without stabbing yourself in the eye on the edge of the frameless glass.

Comfort Access can be disabled through the menu by selecting 'drivers door' or 'all doors' instead, but you cannot disable the Auto Opening function.

It had already been mentioned that the window-up-from-the-fob feature is disabled on US spec cars. We know it's available in other parts of the world. It has to be coded by someone with the software to enable the functionality in the US (I did this on my car). I had to have it coded on my GTI MKV as well.

[Pangloss]

Yup, my keyfob does nothing with the windows. Period.

I didn't think CA was worth a grand, but I really like that mod4cars smarttop module that audi4t mentioned above. It has features that CA doesn't have, like one-touch top operation and remote side-mirror folding. Video on site below shows it in use:

http://www.mods4cars.com/sms/shop/in...de=view&id=115

I just need to find someone who can install it for me in South Florida.

[Tom K.]

Originally Posted by Pangloss

I didn't think CA was worth a grand,

You must have been pricing a 5 series or looking at the $1,000 Convenience Package which includes the Alarm and rear PDC. CA by itself is still only $500 for 1 series - as it has been since 2008.

Tom

[Pangloss]

You're right, thanks, I am thinking of the Convenience Package.

I don't actually care about slotting the key or the door lock/unlock stuff. To me the only thing that's really useful about it is being able to drop the top remotely. But this other device will do the same thing *and* adds one-touch to the interior buttons. That's huge -- I raise/lower the top while moving all the time, but it's a pointless nuisance to hold that button in.