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10-23-2007, 12:29 PM | #1 |
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Comfort Access?
I saw this keyless entry system listed as an option, is it safe to assume the car still has remote door locks standard? Also does anyone know what the Comfort access thing does and is it worth it?
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10-23-2007, 12:35 PM | #2 |
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It allows u to access your vehicle without taking out your key. You just touch the door handle and the doors unlock. You have to have your keys on your person though. One of the few options I plan on getting.
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10-23-2007, 12:43 PM | #3 |
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My understanding is,
It will unlock the doors for you as you approach the car It will also allow you to start the car with the push start, without inserting a key. As I hate the push start button right now, cause you have to insert a key, then turn it, then push the start button, I'll be getting comfort access. |
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10-23-2007, 01:04 PM | #4 |
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I hated the key fob thing that was on the loaner I used when my car was in the shop, but 500 still seems a bit high when the only real advantage is avoiding the annoying 3 step start process (incert fob, press fob, press start). Grrr why did they feel the need to imporve upon the key? I guess it was the same guy that felt run flats should be the new standard.
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10-23-2007, 01:14 PM | #7 | |
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There is no turning of the key...simply put your foot on the break, push the key in, and hit the start button...thats how it is on the 3 series at least Push start is sweeeet |
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10-23-2007, 01:14 PM | #8 |
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If you have the key on your person the doors will unlock for you when you grab the door handle. There is a small devise in the inside of the handle that detects your hand pressure and if the key is within close proximity the doors will unlock. Once inside you just press the start button. Be careful though, if you are not used to the system there can be unforeseen problems. I drove with my father this last Sunday to drop him off at the Raider game in his CL65. He was driving there and being in a hurry got out said see you later (key in his pocket) and I drove his car back to my place. On the way the car notified me that there was NO KEY DETECTED! So when I stopped and turned off the engine, that’s where the car was going to stay. Luckily I got a spot in front of my building.
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10-23-2007, 01:31 PM | #9 | |
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However, I still think push start is dumb unless you have comfort access or something similar. To each his own right? |
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10-24-2007, 07:23 AM | #10 |
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This always seemed like a very cool option to me, but I always thought it would suck if this failed (and there was no manual way to override it, which I assume there is).
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10-24-2007, 07:31 AM | #11 |
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I think there's an actual key blade hidden in the fob that will allow you to unlock the car if the auto-lock fails. I also think that you can push the fob into the key slot to start the car even if you have comfort access.
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10-24-2007, 07:50 AM | #12 |
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Good to know! This will definately be in my options list as well, perpetuating laziness.
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10-24-2007, 09:19 AM | #14 |
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10-24-2007, 10:02 AM | #15 | |
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1- should be done occasionally to charge the fob battery 2- if fob battery is dead, insert to activate start button
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10-24-2007, 12:37 PM | #17 |
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This is true. The battery in non-Comfort Access keyfobs need to recharge in the slot under the Start button (so don't forget to do that with your second keyfob once in a while!) but the the Comfort Access has a standard battery that needs to be replaced periodically (not sure how often).
That said, I LOVE my Comfort Access. Being able to open the doors/trunk when my hands are practically full without needing to dig out my keyfob really comes in handy. |
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10-24-2007, 06:53 PM | #18 |
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It doesnt open your doors as you approach, you simply lift the handle and it opens. You tap the top of the door handle to lock it, when exiting. Its a nice option, but kind of pricey on the X5.
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10-25-2007, 12:07 AM | #20 |
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Exactly, 1 less thing to go wrong. Not for me. I see a valet giving back the running car and forgetting to give back the fob or something dumb like that.
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10-25-2007, 02:37 AM | #21 |
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I will be adding Comfort Access to my 135i.
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10-25-2007, 03:35 AM | #22 | |
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are you sure you really have tap the top of the door to lock it? |
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