Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack_James
I've read on some BMW forums I can supply 12v to the car to unlock it via the license plate light socket, has anyone heard of this? Obviously it would be connected for as long as it takes to hit the unlock button on the key fob.
Suggestions? Thoughts? Possible damage? lol
|
Yes, this can be done...but if you have a battery charger that has multiple amperage settings...use a lower amperage setting if you're going to hook up to the license plate light wiring. You don't need to send high amps through those wires to get the vehicle to unlock.
Also just an FYI to those who don't know...even when inserting the key into the door lock cylinder...they are still being actuated electronically when you reach the 45° angle...it's not until the cylinder reaches the 90° angle that manual activation of the lock occurs.