Garage door opener only works if key is on
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All the other cars I own or have owned that have this feature allow you to open or close the garage doors even if the key is removed from the ignition. I.E. The feature is on all the time. Pull in to the garage, turn off car and close the garage door or get in car, open the garage door and start car. Seems logical to me.
BMW forces you to have the ignition on. IMHO this should be changed so the garage door opener is on all of the time.
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BMW forces you to have the ignition on. IMHO this should be changed so the garage door opener is on all of the time.
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Originally Posted by Capebimmer' date='May 13 2005, 02:47 PM
All the other cars I own or have owned that have this feature allow you to open or close the garage doors even if the key is removed from the ignition.? I.E.? The feature is on all the time.? ? ? Pull in to the garage, turn off car and close the garage door? ? or? ? get in car, open the garage door and start car.? Seems logical to me.?
BMW forces you to have the ignition on.? IMHO this should be changed so the garage door opener is on all of the time.
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BMW forces you to have the ignition on.? IMHO this should be changed so the garage door opener is on all of the time.
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Does it make sense if you park your car outside overnight? In UK, theft would brake into the car, open garage door, get the key, and drive away. Same thing would happen in US. Sometimes, I found this annoying, but BMW engineers think very throroughly compared to others. German engineering is superb, but quality improvement is more than welcome!
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On my ride the garage door opener will work when the key is turned to the 2nd position i don't have to start my engine.
If the car is running and i shut the engine off, the garage door opener still works as well as opening the moonroof and xenons.(One click towards you)
Just don't turn the key all the way towards you (1st position) or take it out completely.
If the car is running and i shut the engine off, the garage door opener still works as well as opening the moonroof and xenons.(One click towards you)
Just don't turn the key all the way towards you (1st position) or take it out completely.
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Originally Posted by 530iii' date='May 13 2005, 02:18 PM
On my ride the garage door opener will work when the key is turned to the 2nd position i don't have to start my engine.
If the car is running and i shut the engine off, the garage door opener still works as well as opening the moonroof and xenons.
Just don't turn the key all the way towards you (1st position) or take it out completely.![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
If the car is running and i shut the engine off, the garage door opener still works as well as opening the moonroof and xenons.
Just don't turn the key all the way towards you (1st position) or take it out completely.
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' date='May 13 2005, 03:19 PM
[quote name='530iii' date='May 13 2005, 02:18 PM']On my ride the garage door opener will work when the key is turned to the 2nd position i don't have to start my engine.
If the car is running and i shut the engine off, the garage door opener still works as well as opening the moonroof and xenons.
Just don't turn the key all the way towards you (1st position) or take it out completely.![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
If the car is running and i shut the engine off, the garage door opener still works as well as opening the moonroof and xenons.
Just don't turn the key all the way towards you (1st position) or take it out completely.
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Here's a question regarding the Homelink garage-door opener. Why do you feel comfy in essentially allowing any lunkhead in the BMW repair shop free access to your house?
I have Homelink on my current Acura but never activated it. I just use my opener. When I take my car in for service, I take my opener with me, since I don't want the service crew to be able to drive my car to my house (my address is obviously on file) and open my garage and remove my:
bicycle
golf clubs
lawnmower
wife's car
etc.
What's the general thinking on Homelink from a home-security standpoint?
I have Homelink on my current Acura but never activated it. I just use my opener. When I take my car in for service, I take my opener with me, since I don't want the service crew to be able to drive my car to my house (my address is obviously on file) and open my garage and remove my:
bicycle
golf clubs
lawnmower
wife's car
etc.
What's the general thinking on Homelink from a home-security standpoint?
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I think it's correct the way it is. You don't want your car to be a garage door opener to anybody who gets in it--without the key. As to the question about leaving the garage, I press the garage door opener button on the wall as I enter the garage from my house, so by the time I'm in the car, it's open, so no problem with exhaust fumes.
And I suppose the tech could get your address and drive the car to your house--hoping nobody is home--and open the garage door. That same tech could have a copy of your car key made and steal your car. I suppose I'll take that risk...
And I suppose the tech could get your address and drive the car to your house--hoping nobody is home--and open the garage door. That same tech could have a copy of your car key made and steal your car. I suppose I'll take that risk...
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In order to program another remote, you need access to the actual garage door opener in the garage. You can't just program it from the codes sent out by the homelink in the rearview mirror. At least on mine you had to program any remote using the main system in the garage. Even if some shady tech/SA at the dealer tried to copy the signal from the rearview mirror, I don't think it will work.
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Does it make sense if you park your car outside overnight? In UK, theft would brake into the car, open garage door, get the key, and drive away. Same thing would happen in US. Sometimes, I found this annoying, but BMW engineers think very throroughly compared to others. German engineering is superb, but quality improvement is more than welcome!
I think this is one of those things BMW can't possibly make everyone happy about. Some want it to work without the key, some don't. I'm not personally convinced that it's safer or more secure without the key, as the thief has to smash the glass to get to it, and many garage doors are "pickable" with a slim-jim type rod anyway. I've had my garage door picked this way. They slide a rod with a hook up through the seal at the top and pull the emergency release. The thief will get in regardless IMHO. That's why you lock the house door.
I'd vote for it working with the key off. I think it's simply more convenient, and no less secure than a clicker clipped to the visor.