Felt like a b*tch in my 5 tonight
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My Ride: 2007 550i Auto, monaco blue met., black Dakota leather, burl walnut trim, sport package, active steering, Navi, HUD, cold weather package, comfort access, heated rear seats, rear sunshades, rear side air bags, rear deck spoiler, Logic 7 w/CD changer,
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Originally Posted by FairfieldCT' post='400981' date='Mar 9 2007, 09:33 PM
Thanks... The more I live with comfort access, the more I find it a waste of money. I spend more time searching for the key when it is time to get out and lock the car. It is always somewhere different, except in the steering column where it belongs. I refuse to put it there, just because I spent a 1000 bucks so I would not need to.
The key is always in my pocket and it STAYS there. I work a lot out in the field and in this season with heavy winter work clothes I can leave the key in an inner pocket and open/close my car and never have to worry about loosing the key. At least for me it wasn't a waste of $$$.
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Originally Posted by FairfieldCT' post='400981' date='Mar 9 2007, 09:33 PM
Thanks... The more I live with comfort access, the more I find it a waste of money. I spend more time searching for the key when it is time to get out and lock the car. It is always somewhere different, except in the steering column where it belongs. I refuse to put it there, just because I spent a 1000 bucks so I would not need to.
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Originally Posted by Felix' post='400973' date='Mar 9 2007, 06:06 PM
The battery has nothing to do with the RFID chip in the key. The chip is passive and you should be able to start the car regardless of the status of the battery. If the battery is dead you just can't use the remote functions like opening / closing. I have comfort access and the fob has a regular button cell in it instead of a rechargable battery. When I took delivery in Munich I asked the rep if the key still works when the battery goes down and he said yes, except for the remote functions.
If the car won't start the RFID chip is most likely damaged, which can be $$$. Good luck with the SA and be careful with the dumbbells next time!
If the car won't start the RFID chip is most likely damaged, which can be $$$. Good luck with the SA and be careful with the dumbbells next time!
Ya thats right... RFID shouldnt need battery... Thats why i said I think he loosened some parts on the RF chip or like you said broke it when dropping the dumbbells on it.
To repalce the key its $125 from the dealer. or pick one up from E-Bay for $15 - $25 and swap the metal key part. I have instructions on how to reprogram the key yourself somewhere...
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Originally Posted by fuzzer' post='419855' date='May 1 2007, 07:10 PM
Don't you guys have the small grey plastic key and use the adaptor for it in the glove compartment?
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