Keyless driver's door handle install...

[DinanX5]

After my ordeal the other night, I ordered a keyless driver's side door handle from Bimmian. But I've been thinking about it, and wondering... if the car battery dies, would the unlock button on the remote still work? If not, or if there's any other type of power lock malfuntion, how would you EVER get into the car again?

[broknlgs24]

no, the key remote would not work.
hit janix up. he's got quite the mod when it comes to that.
here's his write-up, but u'll have
to email him for the secret mod.

[Thunder22]

Originally Posted by DinanX5

After my ordeal the other night, I ordered a keyless driver's side door handle from Bimmian. But I've been thinking about it, and wondering... if the car battery dies, would the unlock button on the remote still work? If not, or if there's any other type of power lock malfuntion, how would you EVER get into the car again?

If you take the lock cylinder out, you're screwed. I asked the same thing when my headlights were stolen, and was told by my neighbor who is a BMW service manager that it's not a good idea to do.

[pseto]

can't you just install the cover and leave the locking mechanism in there. its the best of both worlds IMO.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by broknlgs24

no, the key remote would not work.
hit janix up. he's got quite the mod when it comes to that.
here's his write-up, but u'll have
to email him for the secret mod.

I have the driver side keyhole cover dummy cylinder painted in LeMans blue and ready but I not put yet as I have still not figured how to get in if the battery dies. I have talked to jmh about it but I am not sure how his solution will work in my case.

[03Topazbluex5]

Doesnt each key have a chip with a code? Even the "wallet" key has a chip in it. Would it be possible to just cancel that key from the cars computer so it is not recognized anymore and will not start the car or unlock the doors? I remember doing that with my mercedes... just a thought goodluck

[DinanX5]

Paul Miller BMW 'removed' the stolen wallet key from the X5's system yesterday, so it will not longer start the car (whew!)
But as far as I know, the key will still open the driver's side door lock (unlike the ignition, there's no coding required to manually turn the lock cylinder in the door).
I ordered the keyless door handle part from Bimmian on Wed. - and paid $22 for overnight shipping - but unfortunately they didn't get it out for shipment until yesterday ( ), so the tracking number says it will be here Monday. Looks like I'll still be sweating until then...