Double Action Door Handles
03-25-2008, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by calpalmer' post='550655' date='Mar 25 2008, 07:15 PM
I've read it here, somewhere... but I can't remember why the doors don't open immediately on the first pull of the inside door handles. And, is there a way to disable the default "feature" if it can be called that, so they do open on the first pull. Seems ridiculous to me.
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Originally Posted by littlemouse' post='550710' date='Mar 26 2008, 12:25 AM
The only thing I can think, is there is a difference between the US version and the UK Version.
My 04 525d definately unlocks the doors when the engine is switched off. You Guys had me doubting myself, so I've just been out and tried it. Drive off, all doors auto lock. Turn off engine, doors unlock, one pull. Sad, I Know
My 04 525d definately unlocks the doors when the engine is switched off. You Guys had me doubting myself, so I've just been out and tried it. Drive off, all doors auto lock. Turn off engine, doors unlock, one pull. Sad, I Know
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03-25-2008, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bardel' post='550722' date='Mar 26 2008, 01:09 AM
Are you sure it's when you switch the engine off, or when you remove the key? I can't remember for sure either, but it's too cold and late for me to go out and try it!
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Mine's when the engine is turned off, key still in the ignition. Try it in the morning, I'm sure you'll find the same.
I remember when I first had the car ,at 6 months old, what a great feature it was. go above about 5 mph, everything locks, great security, especially with the kids in the back, and when you stop, everything opens.
The only very slight inconvienience, is if you drop someone off, and they manage to sort out the two pull thing while the engine is running, so they can get out, is that if they need something from the boot, you have to remember to unlock that manually, or you have them bashing on your rear window
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US cars do not have the auto unlock feature.
I'm guessing BMW didn't want to get sued if someone had all the doors locked but right after they automatically unlocked, they got carjacked...
I'm guessing BMW didn't want to get sued if someone had all the doors locked but right after they automatically unlocked, they got carjacked...
03-25-2008, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='550747' date='Mar 26 2008, 01:52 AM
US cars do not have the auto unlock feature.
I'm guessing BMW didn't want to get sued if someone had all the doors locked but right after they automatically unlocked, they got carjacked...
I'm guessing BMW didn't want to get sued if someone had all the doors locked but right after they automatically unlocked, they got carjacked...
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='550747' date='Mar 25 2008, 08:52 PM
I'm guessing BMW didn't want to get sued if someone had all the doors locked but right after they automatically unlocked, they got carjacked...
03-26-2008, 04:32 AM
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Rudy, are you sure this is regional issue, or dealer programmed like the remote control trunk (boot) release.
Some UK cars can remotely open their trunk without unlocking the car first, other cars need to unlock the car before being able to open the trunk with the remote (In case they leave the key inside the trunk).
This is could be changed at the dealer, I was wondering if the door locking issue could be the same
Some UK cars can remotely open their trunk without unlocking the car first, other cars need to unlock the car before being able to open the trunk with the remote (In case they leave the key inside the trunk).
This is could be changed at the dealer, I was wondering if the door locking issue could be the same
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Originally Posted by the-oneil' post='550967' date='Mar 26 2008, 08:32 AM
Rudy, are you sure this is regional issue, or dealer programmed like the remote control trunk (boot) release.
Some UK cars car remotely open their trunk without unlocking the car first, other cars need to unlock the car before being able to open the trunk with the remote (In case they leave the key inside the trunk). This is could be changed at the dealer, I was wondering if the door locking issue could be the same
Some UK cars car remotely open their trunk without unlocking the car first, other cars need to unlock the car before being able to open the trunk with the remote (In case they leave the key inside the trunk). This is could be changed at the dealer, I was wondering if the door locking issue could be the same
03-26-2008, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='551046' date='Mar 26 2008, 10:58 AM
I'm pretty sure it's regional and not an option for us in the US. I think it's a lot like the fact that we're not allowed to remotely close all the windows and roof with the key fob...
03-26-2008, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by littlemouse' post='550745' date='Mar 26 2008, 01:48 AM
Hi Barry,
Mine's when the engine is turned off, key still in the ignition. Try it in the morning, I'm sure you'll find the same.
I remember when I first had the car ,at 6 months old, what a great feature it was. go above about 5 mph, everything locks, great security, especially with the kids in the back, and when you stop, everything opens.
The only very slight inconvienience, is if you drop someone off, and they manage to sort out the two pull thing while the engine is running, so they can get out, is that if they need something from the boot, you have to remember to unlock that manually, or you have them bashing on your rear window
Mine's when the engine is turned off, key still in the ignition. Try it in the morning, I'm sure you'll find the same.
I remember when I first had the car ,at 6 months old, what a great feature it was. go above about 5 mph, everything locks, great security, especially with the kids in the back, and when you stop, everything opens.
The only very slight inconvienience, is if you drop someone off, and they manage to sort out the two pull thing while the engine is running, so they can get out, is that if they need something from the boot, you have to remember to unlock that manually, or you have them bashing on your rear window
They're not the same! Mine unlocks only upon removal of the key, turning off the engine see's the doors remain locked. Agree with you about the security though, I like the fact that you don't have to remember to do it, can't be too careful with theives more than happy to open your passenger door and nick your phone / bag whatever you've got on show even when your sitting in the car...
I see you've got a 535d on order, similar spec to mine, so maybe you'll find there's been a change of programming somewhere between your manufacturing date and mine? Or is there an iDrive option to select at what point the doors unlock, I know the option to enable door locks after moving off is in there...
Barry