Comfort access

ceesar · 12-07-2011, 08:16 PM

So I understand that comfort access comes with two keys ... I plan on giving one to my wife.

I also imagine we\'ll set our own personal settings (seat location, celsius vs Fahrenheit, etc, etc).

But here\'s the question ... If we\'re both in the car with both keys at the same time, how will the car know who the driver is, and what personal settings to apply?

-Ryan- · 12-07-2011, 08:34 PM

What's with the \' ?

robb7979 · 12-07-2011, 09:15 PM

Shit, I keep seeing those \' all over the forums too! What's the deal? Maybe is it a problem when posting from the bimmer App on an iPhone?

And to the OP What ever you do, DON'T cross the streams!! It would be bad, very bad. Like the end of all civilization as we know it, bad.

ceesar · 12-07-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by robb7979

Shit, I keep seeing those \' all over the forums too! What's the deal? Maybe is it a problem when posting from the bimmer App on an iPhone?

I'm using the Bimmer app on an iPad, must be the problem.

SD-E93-11 · 12-07-2011, 09:28 PM

Ceesar,

It's pretty funny that three years ago, some other guy in the same exact position as you (waiting on the boat to arrive) was running the same crazy hypotheticals in his mind. It seems 'waiter-itis' can finally be classified as a mental illness, with identifiable symptoms.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139871

ceesar · 12-07-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SD-E93-11

Ceesar,

It's pretty funny that three years ago, some other guy in the same exact position as you (waiting on the boat to arrive) was running the same crazy hypotheticals in his mind. It seems 'waiter-itis' can finally be classified as a mental illness, with identifiable symptoms.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139871

Oh my god,that is so funny!! And so true!!!

I just keep thinking of these "what if" scenarios in my head.

OK. It's official. I've lost it.

MysticBlue · 12-07-2011, 11:52 PM

You can have two keys in the car at the same time. It senses the one that is on the drivers side. It can differentiate between one in the pocket of the driver and one in the pocket of the passenger. If there is only one key in the car, it can be anywhere in the car. Pretty cool that it can tell the difference.

vzm3 · 12-07-2011, 11:59 PM

This is actually really annoying. It happens to me and my wife ALL the time! To date I have yet to figure out how to fix this. My CA mentioned that it would recognize the key in the ignition but that does not always work that kind of defeats the purpose of comfort access. For now what we have noticed is that it always pick up the key that opens the car. So I always tell my wife as we walk to the car "DON'T TOUCH THE HANDLE" lol

immiketoo · 12-08-2011, 05:45 AM

Simple. Keep all keys yourself.

SergioPark · 12-08-2011, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by vzmartinii

This is actually really annoying. It happens to me and my wife ALL the time! To date I have yet to figure out how to fix this. My CA mentioned that it would recognize the key in the ignition but that does not always work that kind of defeats the purpose of comfort access. For now what we have noticed is that it always pick up the key that opens the car. So I always tell my wife as we walk to the car "DON'T TOUCH THE HANDLE" lol

This is my understanding of the system. Whichever key is closer when the door is actually opened is the key that is recognized as the driver.

BimmerM · 12-08-2011, 06:46 AM

Wife doesn't drive = all keys to myself. LOL.

immiketoo · 12-08-2011, 06:53 AM

See? ^^^

Grail05 · 12-08-2011, 09:05 AM

this funny... ive had the same key forever... now i dont remember where i put the other key...

Ateam · 12-08-2011, 09:12 AM

Didn't know any husband and wife prefer different methods of temperature measurement. Instead of getting mad at you for leaving the toilet seat up she can use the excuse that you left the car in celcius (or F depending on what she likes!)

Mr. ///M3 RD · 12-08-2011, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceesar

So I understand that comfort access comes with two keys ... I plan on giving one to my wife.

I also imagine we\'ll set our own personal settings (seat location, celsius vs Fahrenheit, etc, etc).

But here\'s the question ... If we\'re both in the car with both keys at the same time, how will the car know who the driver is, and what personal settings to apply?

Insert key and your car will know ... your car cannot see, hear, taste or smell only feel

so simply push in the key (yours or hers).

BTW, sorry to hear you share this fine car with another

most of us are selfish and never share such a fine toy with anyone so we hide the other key ... now where ever did I hide my spare key hmmmm

stefan · 12-08-2011, 10:16 AM

I leave my BMW and Subaru keys in a drawer and only take them as needed. Avoids the extra bulk. No need to have the key on you at all times! Might be an elegant solution for you.

Sort of makes sense with comfort access, too. When I want to take the BMW, I take the key, separate from my key chain, and just leave it in my pocket.

///My5UV · 12-08-2011, 11:05 AM

My wife and I are in the car with both our keys all the time. Whoever unlocks the doors seems to win. If the car seems confused (or you want to switch drivers) just press the unlock button on the correct key and you should be golden.

One awesome feature of this car compared to my '02 M5 is that you can unlock the doors (CA or fob button) and the driver's seat doesn't adjust until you actually open the driver's door. No more crushing stuff my wife put behind the driver's seat when I unlock the doors.

mdosu · 12-08-2011, 11:30 AM

not an issue. The sensor for the key is sensitive and smart enough to know who driver is, here's another example:

G/F and I walk to car. I have key on me. She walks to passenger door, puts hand on handle, door won't open. But when I put the hand on handle on driver side, door opens. Car can sense where the key is.

1sikbmr · 12-08-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by immiketoo

Simple. Keep all keys yourself.

haha +1

ceesar · 12-08-2011, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolf-Dieter

Insert key and your car will know ... your car cannot see, hear, taste or smell only feel

so simply push in the key (yours or hers).

BTW, sorry to hear you share this fine car with another

most of us are selfish and never share such a fine toy with anyone so we hide the other key ... now where ever did I hide my spare key hmmmm

...I didn't say I was going to let my wife drive it!

Mr. ///M3 RD · 12-08-2011, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceesar

...I didn't say I was going to let my wife drive it!

There you go

.... glad you have the situation under control

luis_m3 · 12-09-2011, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceesar

So I understand that comfort access comes with two keys ... I plan on giving one to my wife.

I also imagine we\'ll set our own personal settings (seat location, celsius vs Fahrenheit, etc, etc).

But here\'s the question ... If we\'re both in the car with both keys at the same time, how will the car know who the driver is, and what personal settings to apply?

I just told her that BMW gave me only 1 key. JK... But she doesn't drive it so I don't have this problem

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robb7979 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Shit, I keep seeing those \' all over the forums too! What's the deal? Maybe is it a problem when posting from the bimmer App on an iPhone? And to the OP What ever you do, DON'T cross the streams!! It would be bad, very bad. Like the end of all civilization as we know it, bad.
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SD-E93-11 First Lieutenant 3 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Jerez Black/Black Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Ceesar, It's pretty funny that three years ago, some other guy in the same exact position as you (waiting on the boat to arrive) was running the same crazy hypotheticals in his mind. It seems 'waiter-itis' can finally be classified as a mental illness, with identifiable symptoms. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139871
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MysticBlue Lieutenant Colonel 369 Rep 1,887 Posts Drives: '20 M5C, '09 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon... They call 'em rigs here iTrader: (0)	You can have two keys in the car at the same time. It senses the one that is on the drivers side. It can differentiate between one in the pocket of the driver and one in the pocket of the passenger. If there is only one key in the car, it can be anywhere in the car. Pretty cool that it can tell the difference.
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vzm3 Member 43 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (1)	This is actually really annoying. It happens to me and my wife ALL the time! To date I have yet to figure out how to fix this. My CA mentioned that it would recognize the key in the ignition but that does not always work that kind of defeats the purpose of comfort access. For now what we have noticed is that it always pick up the key that opens the car. So I always tell my wife as we walk to the car "DON'T TOUCH THE HANDLE" lol
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Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 281 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	this funny... ive had the same key forever... now i dont remember where i put the other key... __________________
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Ateam Banned 88 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Didn't know any husband and wife prefer different methods of temperature measurement. Instead of getting mad at you for leaving the toilet seat up she can use the excuse that you left the car in celcius (or F depending on what she likes!)
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stefan Brigadier General 2354 Rep 4,254 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North iTrader: (2)	I leave my BMW and Subaru keys in a drawer and only take them as needed. Avoids the extra bulk. No need to have the key on you at all times! Might be an elegant solution for you. Sort of makes sense with comfort access, too. When I want to take the BMW, I take the key, separate from my key chain, and just leave it in my pocket. __________________ ///M Power
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///My5UV Lurker 78 Rep 812 Posts Drives: YMB F80, SS E90 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	My wife and I are in the car with both our keys all the time. Whoever unlocks the doors seems to win. If the car seems confused (or you want to switch drivers) just press the unlock button on the correct key and you should be golden. One awesome feature of this car compared to my '02 M5 is that you can unlock the doors (CA or fob button) and the driver's seat doesn't adjust until you actually open the driver's door. No more crushing stuff my wife put behind the driver's seat when I unlock the doors. __________________
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	not an issue. The sensor for the key is sensitive and smart enough to know who driver is, here's another example: G/F and I walk to car. I have key on me. She walks to passenger door, puts hand on handle, door won't open. But when I put the hand on handle on driver side, door opens. Car can sense where the key is. Last edited by mdosu; 12-08-2011 at 11:37 AM..
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