keyhole cover

[iop9000]

anyone of you guys installed the keyhole cover ( bimmian.com) for your x?
Is it easy to install?

[jmh]

Didn't install the one from Bimmian but it's the same as the OEM one from the dealer

I have a small writeup at http://www.janixworld.com/x5/DoorLock/

You don't need to remove the door panel if you only want to install the cover but retain the lock cylinder (the cover simply slides off/on after removing the
little screw behind the black plastic cover on the inside of the door).

- Jan

[AlpineMsix]

isnt there a disadvantge.. in that.. u cant roll up ur windows wit the door lock... god i wish u could hold the button down and the windows would roll up... they roll down wit the key button..WHY NOT UP....

[TimmmyD]

Another potential downside: if you park near a large cell tower or other source of certain radio interference, the remote may not work at all. Happens to me 90% of the time I park at my local grocery store (right across the street form a huge AT&T tower complex). Every time it does, I am thankful that I haven't done this modification as I lock/unlock the old fashioned way.

[BMW X5]

i have never had the lock/unlock interference with remote until i got the X what gives are their remotes retarded?

[Intel55]

Originally Posted by TimmmyD

Another potential downside: if you park near a large cell tower or other source of certain radio interference, the remote may not work at all. Happens to me 90% of the time I park at my local grocery store (right across the street form a huge AT&T tower complex). Every time it does, I am thankful that I haven't done this modification as I lock/unlock the old fashioned way.

I have never heard of this with any car, ever.

[AlpineMsix]

Originally Posted by TimmmyD

Another potential downside: if you park near a large cell tower or other source of certain radio interference, the remote may not work at all. Happens to me 90% of the time I park at my local grocery store (right across the street form a huge AT&T tower complex). Every time it does, I am thankful that I haven't done this modification as I lock/unlock the old fashioned way.

ya i have never heard this happen to anyone!

[Thunder22]

It happens in NYC ALL the time, happened with my '99 Tahoe, happens with my '04 Z06, happened with my '01 X5 4.4, and it happens with my '04 4.4i. It seems to happen with more regularity the closer you park to the Empire State Building and before 9/11, close to the WTC.

[AlpineMsix]

Originally Posted by gresch

It happens in NYC ALL the time, happened with my '99 Tahoe, happens with my '04 Z06, happened with my '01 X5 4.4, and it happens with my '04 4.4i. It seems to happen with more regularity the closer you park to the Empire State Building and before 9/11, close to the WTC.

so ur remote doesnt work at all even if ur like 2inches away from it?

[Thunder22]

Originally Posted by imola4.8isWA

so ur remote doesnt work at all even if ur like 2inches away from it?

Nope, it has no effect.