Auto locking at 5mph....

[kevnmurphy]

If you want some of these options on or off, do you have to get a new key made, or can you reprogram an existing key?
Thanks

[xnsf]

Originally Posted by kevnmurphy

If you want some of these options on or off, do you have to get a new key made, or can you reprogram an existing key?
Thanks

bring your key(s) to the dealer with ~$70 in your pocket

[[UNDFTD]]

Originally Posted by AzNMpower32

All BMWs have DRLs.........basically it uses the high-beam (inner) bulbs at reduced output.

I hated auto-lock and got rid of it within a month, but some people like it I guess. My theory is that if someone really wanted to hijack your car, they'd probably bust the window and/or point a gun at your head anyway.

Appreciate it. Just gotta find yellow 9005s I believe

Your pretty close by too btw..

[SilverBullet]

Having the door locked, even with some determined to get into your car, still gives you a few extra seconds to get out of there. You must live in crime-less communities if you feel that safe.

[X5 in AK]

Originally Posted by dkl

Don't think the auto unlock is possible on the X5, but if you can get yours programmed to do so, do please let us all know!

Well, I'm just going off of what I read. Its certainly possible that auto-unlock doesn't exist on the X5.

And I won't be the guy to find out if its possible. I'm getting the auto-lock feature turned off next time I'm near the dealer!

I'm more likely to get wiped out by an errant moose on the road than car-jacked.

[AzNMpower32]

Originally Posted by driverX5

Having the door locked, even with some determined to get into your car, still gives you a few extra seconds to get out of there. You must live in crime-less communities if you feel that safe.

I can try and imagine myself in a situation where auto-lock would provide me with an extra few seconds............not.

Lets see. Doors locked and stopped at an intersection. Man with handgun knocks on window, threatening me. I try and escape thru passenger side......D'oh seat belt strapping me in! Unbuckle belt, try to squirm outta driver's seat.. D'oh! Legs caught between steering column and seat! Try harder to get unstuck. Ow! shift lever jabbed into ribs! Kicking wildly, I get to the passenger seat, ready to escape. Damn. Door's locked....must double pull.

In real life, if someone threatened me outside my driver's door, I'd just open the door really hard and whang the guy with the door, then drive off.

[SilverBullet]

Originally Posted by AzNMpower32

I can try and imagine myself in a situation where auto-lock would provide me with an extra few seconds............not.

Lets see. Doors locked and stopped at an intersection. Man with handgun knocks on window, threatening me. I try and escape thru passenger side......D'oh seat belt strapping me in! Unbuckle belt, try to squirm outta driver's seat.. D'oh! Legs caught between steering column and seat! Try harder to get unstuck. Ow! shift lever jabbed into ribs! Kicking wildly, I get to the passenger seat, ready to escape. Damn. Door's locked....must double pull.

In real life, if someone threatened me outside my driver's door, I'd just open the door really hard and whang the guy with the door, then drive off.

You can just hit the gas. It is hard to say what you will do if that ever happens to you, But I feel safer that at least the doors locked. Do you lock your house doors, windows?

[bobbyp]

After the auto locks kick in all it takes is 2 quick pulls on the handle to open. Carjacker will be distracted - thinking your doors are locked and waiting for you to hit the unlock button - then Wham!

[[UNDFTD]]

If someone with a handgun were to approach, I'd do the same. Smack him with the door- unless he backed away from it like they do in the movies...while the persons opening. Another option. Use V8 AWD acceleration. He can shoot @ the car outta anger all he wants...I get home alive and thats what matters.

[AzNMpower32]

Originally Posted by [UNDFTD]

Use V8 AWD acceleration. He can shoot @ the car outta anger all he wants...I get home alive and thats what matters.

Actually uh that wouldn't work. At point-blank range, the shooter can still hit the driver pretty darn well even if the vehicle is moving (not too quickly). Plus, he just needs to hear the roar of the V8 and pull the trigger.

This thread has just gone from "auto locking" to "self defense in face of carjacker".