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Denalio 02-24-2007 05:37 PM
Comfort Access ...Glitch?
 
The Comfort Access on my new 4.8 seems a bit quirky. Sometimes it seems to work intermitently. When I try to open the door sometimes it does not work. I pull my FOB out of my pocket and hold it and will work or sometimes jiggle it a little to get it to work. Doesn't happen all the time, but it does happen quite frequently. I have also experienced a message on the NAv screen that says "remote contol not in the vehicle or may be malfunctioning". Anyone experience the same thing? What's going on? $1000.00 option !!:confused:Could my batteries need replacing after just 1 week? bad FOB?

trueX5er 02-24-2007 05:54 PM
have you charged it in the key slot yet?

X5FX 02-24-2007 06:02 PM
The CA fob does not charge in the slot. The battery is replaceable. I would call the dealer, mine works perfectly.

jcreed 02-24-2007 06:56 PM
try your other key and you will know if its your key or your car

Steve Germany 02-24-2007 07:08 PM
I've been so disappointed with my Corvette comfort access system that I will never order it again. The hassle of trying to accesss any vehiche once the system fails overcomes the convience. $1000 for this perdiciment opportunity? I don't think so...

canamx5 02-24-2007 08:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Denalio
The Comfort Access on my new 4.8 seems a bit quirky. Sometimes it seems to work intermitently. When I try to open the door sometimes it does not work. I pull my FOB out of my pocket and hold it and will work or sometimes jiggle it a little to get it to work. Doesn't happen all the time, but it does happen quite frequently. I have also experienced a message on the NAv screen that says "remote contol not in the vehicle or may be malfunctioning". Anyone experience the same thing? What's going on? $1000.00 option !!:confused:Could my batteries need replacing after just 1 week? bad FOB?
I got the same message the first week with the X along with a white triangle in the nav display. The problem went away the next day and has been perfect since.

X5 Guy 02-24-2007 11:10 PM
Mine works fine!

If you can recreate the problem... Tell the dealer and see if they can replace the remote. BTW... does the other remote work OK?

R_Mak 02-24-2007 11:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Denalio
The Comfort Access on my new 4.8 seems a bit quirky. Sometimes it seems to work intermitently. When I try to open the door sometimes it does not work. I pull my FOB out of my pocket and hold it and will work or sometimes jiggle it a little to get it to work. Doesn't happen all the time, but it does happen quite frequently. I have also experienced a message on the NAv screen that says "remote contol not in the vehicle or may be malfunctioning". Anyone experience the same thing? What's going on? $1000.00 option !!:confused:Could my batteries need replacing after just 1 week? bad FOB?
Did you have your FOB near your telephone ? My CLK500 "keyless Go" same as "Comfort Access" as BMW has the same problem if my phone and the FOB was closed by and no problem if they are further apart.
How do you enjoy your new ride and what is your Winter setup. I will pick mine up on next Tuesday.
Did you install the I-Pod interface ? iF YES, what is your impression ?

E61Silver 02-25-2007 09:24 AM
Please tell me what Comfort access is.

trueX5er 02-25-2007 09:32 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by x54.4blue
Please tell me what Comfort access is.
:clueless: ;)
Here is BMW's description:

"Comfort Access

Comfort Access system offers an even greater degree of convenience: keyless access to your car. Simply carrying the remote key in a pocket allows you to unlock the doors by touching the door handle. You can also turn the engine on or off by pressing the Start/Stop button* without first inserting the remote key."
:thumbup:

E61Silver 02-25-2007 10:11 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by trueX5er
:clueless: ;)
Here is BMW's description:

"Comfort Access

Comfort Access system offers an even greater degree of convenience: keyless access to your car. Simply carrying the remote key in a pocket allows you to unlock the doors by touching the door handle. You can also turn the engine on or off by pressing the Start/Stop button* without first inserting the remote key."
:thumbup:
This sound like what Toyata offers on the Prius at not extra charge!

I think this system should be standard.

MR. X 02-25-2007 01:28 PM
Denalio I have the same comfort access problems with my M6. I call it uncomfortable access or no access. I had it in for service four times @ two different dealers for ongoing problems. Century west in North Hollywood kept telling me there was nothing wrong with it." It works fine" Then BMW suggested I take it to Center BMW in Van Nuys. I had Found some info on M5/M6 forum and took it in for service with that info and gave it to S.A. I think it may have helped them fix problems. But i still have problems when phone is in my pocket w/ fob. BMW needs to improve this option. I can't see myself ever ordering c.a. option on future cars . I can do without it. Here is one of the faults that i took to dealer. I know it's from M5, but maybe it's the same problem with X5 http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/sho...ccess+problems

Denalio 02-25-2007 04:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by MR. X
Denalio I have the same comfort access problems with my M6. I call it uncomfortable access or no access. I had it in for service four times @ two different dealers for ongoing problems. Century west in North Hollywood kept telling me there was nothing wrong with it." It works fine" Then BMW suggested I take it to Center BMW in Van Nuys. I had Found some info on M5/M6 forum and took it in for service with that info and gave it to S.A. I think it may have helped them fix problems. But i still have problems when phone is in my pocket w/ fob. BMW needs to improve this option. I can't see myself ever ordering c.a. option on future cars . I can do without it. Here is one of the faults that i took to dealer. I know it's from M5, but maybe it's the same problem with X5 http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=73320&highlight=comfort
+access+problems
Thanks for the info. Interesting read. Seems like the same problem I am having. Strange thing is today my phone would not work and kept resetting itself (Blackberry 7100). Computer message said "No phone installed call BMW assistance". Turned truck off and let it sit in the garage for ten minutes and restarted, re-paired the phone and it worked.:loco:


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