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Old 11-11-2008, 07:13 PM
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can you program the oem keys to remote start your x using a after market remote starter?
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can you program the oem keys to remote start your x using a after market remote starter?
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Not that I have seen, you normally end up with a separate remote. You usually have an original key installed in a switch taped up under your dash, so that when the starter remote activates, the car starts and your spare key is already there. You use your second key in the ignition.

All of this is usually less than seamless, ie there are often some rough edges in the functionality. See the post above, where SilverE53 is sorting through the options (which alarm to use, etc).

No judging, but just a reminder that running your vehicle at idle with no load is very bad for it. You may have heat by the time you get there, but you are abusing the engine to get it. No judgement, just a comment.
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i fail to see why i would remote start the vehicle in a heated garage. trying to kill the wife???

your BMW IS in a heated garage isn't it??
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i fail to see why i would remote start the vehicle in a heated garage. trying to kill the wife???

your BMW IS in a heated garage isn't it??
When at home yes!!!! But heat is my problem here in Texas and I just love to remote start it as I am walking to it after getting off work, that way it starts to get cool as I get inside...
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What about these.?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bmw-E...Q5fAccessories




What do yu think.?
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Cracks me up........ someone asks for advice on installing a remote starter, and peope try and talk him out of it.
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With a remote starter wouldn't you keep the x5 idling for a while? I thought the x5 is not supposed to be left at idle for long periods of time.
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With a remote starter wouldn't you keep the x5 idling for a while? I thought the x5 is not supposed to be left at idle for long periods of time.
Often, yes. Post #18. Cold weather use would be ill-advised.

Some posters may just be looking for a way for the car to start as they walk across the parking lot, or to turn on the air conditioner.
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That's all I would want it for is for the ac while walking to the car... but the one ekvals linked to claims to use the OEM key buttons, in which case you will already be to the car before you are in range to start it.

I am leary of that one though as it claims to be E53 specific but the pdf file install instructions look pretty darn generic and referred to their remote fobr ather than the bmw's key.
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