X5s with Remote starters...

[X5Jay]

Originally Posted by SuaveX5

... you have to hide one of your keys in the car...
as far as i know that is they only way the dealers do it..

Why's that?

[SuaveX5]

because the computer checks for the presences of the micro chip inside the key to be able to start the car.

[X5Jay]

Originally Posted by SuaveX5

because the computer checks for the presences of the micro chip inside the key to be able to start the car.

So the key has to be in the ignition then? Geez, I think I'd look for another system...

[SuaveX5]

they key do not have to be in the ignition, it can be hiden some where under the dash or any other like under the center console.

[X5Jay]

Originally Posted by SuaveX5

they key do not have to be in the ignition, it can be hiden some where under the dash or any other like under the center console.

Interesting - I didn't think the X had the ability to "read" the key unless it was actually in the ignition. Are you sure? Have you tried the system without the key being in the car? I certainly could be wrong as I'm learning new things about my X all the time, but this doesn't make sense to me as the X doesn't have any features (like auto unlock when you approach and push-button start) that would make use of this feature...

In any case, I believe there are systems available that don't require this, but the manual says not to start the car and let it idle - it says to drive off right away. I'm not sure I buy that as I can't imagine that the "fluid" systems don't have the ability to protect the engine if the car's not moving...

[SuaveX5]

Originally Posted by X5Jay

Interesting - I didn't think the X had the ability to "read" the key unless it was actually in the ignition.

yeah it does, have you try setting different memory for your seats and other things in the X and have different settings for each key?
when you do, and you unlock the x, the x knows wich key you are using and it adjust the settings depending on the key you used.

[06SapphireX5]

Originally Posted by SuaveX5

yeah it does, have you try setting different memory for your seats and other things in the X and have different settings for each key?
when you do, and you unlock the x, the x knows wich key you are using and it adjust the settings depending on the key you used.

That is different. That is an unlock signal sent by pushing the button. You can do that from 30 ft away. The ignition chip is something different I believe. Just because you unlock the car does not mean the security for the ignition system has been disabled. There may be a short range transmition chip for the ignition as well, that would be the only way keeping the wallet key in the car would make sense.

[ghani]

Can someone please explain how the car memory seat function works with the remote keys?

and how can you program it ?

Thanks,

Ghani

Originally Posted by SuaveX5

yeah it does, have you try setting different memory for your seats and other things in the X and have different settings for each key?
when you do, and you unlock the x, the x knows wich key you are using and it adjust the settings depending on the key you used.

[iop9000]

Originally Posted by X5Jay

So the key has to be in the ignition then? Geez, I think I'd look for another system...

What about those used X keys on ebay... i think the plastic part you can program and use,.. but not the metal part-it was already precut for a diff lock cylinder ( will that solve the security issue?)

[FULANITO]

Originally Posted by iop9000

What about those used X keys on ebay... i think the plastic part you can program and use,.. but not the metal part-it was already precut for a diff lock cylinder ( will that solve the security issue?)

As far as I'm concerned the "valet key" is cut and is then placed in a module under the dash which is controlled by your remote so that you can remote start the vehicle, this way if somebody tries to use the key that's in the module to drive off with your vehicle it will be impossible. The reason for this is that if the vehicle is running with the remote start it will shut off if you step on the brake to place it in drive unless the actual key is in the ignition!!! At least that's the way it works on my other vehicle (Infinity QX56)!!!!