BimmerTech F30 Comfort Access Retrofit

qhuynh14 · 05-16-2017, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jrod33084

The switch is on by default. Technically you would be turning it off and disabling the auto window/sunroof close and mirror fold in if you changed it.

weird, i left everything untouch when i installed. (IE: all the white switch is at the "DOWN" position")
but mine doesn't work?

jrod33084 · 05-16-2017, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by qhuynh14

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Originally Posted by jrod33084

The switch is on by default. Technically you would be turning it off and disabling the auto window/sunroof close and mirror fold in if you changed it.

weird, i left everything untouch when i installed. (IE: all the white switch is at the "DOWN" position")
but mine doesn't work?

That is weird. Unless it goes by vehicle model and/or options. You sure you didn't switch it off my accident?

qhuynh14 · 05-16-2017, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jrod33084

That is weird. Unless it goes by vehicle model and/or options. You sure you didn't switch it off my accident?

yea, 100% sure

CntryClub007 · 05-18-2017, 08:34 PM

Video by demand - great product!

Robby29 · 05-19-2017, 04:12 PM

Can you unlock the trunk from the trunk handle as well? I'm getting my retrofit done next week.

jrod33084 · 05-19-2017, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Robby29

Can you unlock the trunk from the trunk handle as well? I'm getting my retrofit done next week.

Yes you can. That is the point of the antenna you install behind the rear bumper. Senses the key in pocket so no need to unlock first. Works every time for me.

CntryClub007 · 05-19-2017, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jrod33084

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Originally Posted by Robby29

Can you unlock the trunk from the trunk handle as well? I'm getting my retrofit done next week.

Yes you can. That is the point of the antenna you install behind the rear bumper. Senses the key in pocket so no need to unlock first. Works every time for me.

Ditto - it's consistent as well.

rif75 · 05-19-2017, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CntryClub007

Video by demand - great product!

Thank you

MCamachoF80 · 05-20-2017, 06:15 AM

A couple of things I learned:

If you leave the key inside and you lock with comfort access there's a sound notification. (Sounds like alarm system for 1 full sec).

My installer didn't put the antenna behind the tail light outside the cabin , he put it inside the cabin behind the tail light. I was okay with it but it actually makes me have to stay a little closer to the passenger tail light to open the trunk. If I try to open the trunk with my right hand (key closer to driver side tail light) it doesn't work. If I open with my left hand and I'm closer to the antenna it works. I guess I don't mind it but I'm sure if mounted outside this will work better. Just FYI for people that are going to be installing their kits in future.

jrod33084 · 05-20-2017, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MCamachoF80

A couple of things I learned:

If you leave the key inside and you lock with comfort access there's a sound notification. (Sounds like alarm system for 1 full sec).

My installer didn't put the antenna behind the tail light outside the cabin , he put it inside the cabin behind the tail light. I was okay with it but it actually makes me have to stay a little closer to the passenger tail light to open the trunk. If I try to open the trunk with my right hand (key closer to driver side tail light) it doesn't work. If I open with my left hand and I'm closer to the antenna it works. I guess I don't mind it but I'm sure if mounted outside this will work better. Just FYI for people that are going to be installing their kits in future.

It would have only been an extra 15 min to move the antenna to the outside behind the bumper. Lol

MCamachoF80 · 05-20-2017, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jrod33084

It would have only been an extra 15 min to move the antenna to the outside behind the bumper. Lol

Lol, Yes but his reasoning was that they didn't want it exposed to the elements? (moisture etc). Does yours work regardless of where you are behind the trunk?

jrod33084 · 05-21-2017, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MCamachoF80

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Originally Posted by jrod33084

It would have only been an extra 15 min to move the antenna to the outside behind the bumper. Lol

Lol, Yes but his reasoning was that they didn't want it exposed to the elements? (moisture etc). Does yours work regardless of where you are behind the trunk?

Yes sir. No matter which side pocket my key is in it'll work every time. I even stood all the way to left side of the car and reached to open the trunk and it still worked.

Bluesmansr · 05-22-2017, 12:39 PM

Any possibility of another group buy?

Nelson@BimmerTech · 05-22-2017, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluesmansr

Any possibility of another group buy?

Yes we can do another group buy.

Bluesmansr · 05-23-2017, 11:07 AM

Excellent. I'm in. Who else wants to be part of a second group buy?

Robby29 · 05-27-2017, 02:37 AM

Got my comfort access installed this weekend and I love it... but there's things that are different now: (no coding done)

1. The side mirrors fold automatically when lock and unfolds during an unlock.

2. The angel DRL stay on for a few seconds after locking doors with comfort access. (Locking with key fob turns off the angel DRL)

3. Unlocking with comfort access turns on Angel DRL but not rear lights and door handle lights. (Key fob unlock turns on all lights)

#1-2 are actually pretty cool new features but I would like #3 to be like the key fob

Any idea how to solve this

rif75 · 05-27-2017, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Nelson@BimmerTech

Yes we can do another group buy.

If there is another group buy I'm in too

Mwahab · 05-27-2017, 08:12 AM

Hello!

I just retrofitted a comfort access, however its not bought from bimmertech ..
I wanted to share an info regarding battery discharge problem, as some ppl were inquiring about it here and i faced this issue directly.
this the biggest topic on the comfort access on fourms, and it might help future readers.

After searching, the following points is my conclusion:
1- Communication between key fob and some parts of the ECU 'not the whole ECU' is working all the time
2- ECU wakes up when key fob is in range
As if you waited close outside the car holding the key fob after locking ur car, it wont go for the sleep mode even after 10 min+
3- Of course the control unit of the comofrt access consume additional power - normal consumption the wont damage ur car in anyway- so that to satisfy the point some of u might say -I didnt face it before retrofitting the kit and i always leave the fob at the garage or near it-
4- this problems occured in original comfort access equipped from factory, percisely on F3x
Moreover, i found that its a historical issue as E60 had been encountered it too ' as stated in some other fourms'

Therefore if u ever faced the issue or never faced it yet
1- Leave the key fob away from ur car
2- If u encountered such issue get over it, drive couple of minutes and it will disappear " and make sure again not to leave the key fob near ur car'

One last thing, enjoy ur comfort access, it really worth the effort, a keyless entry is a great feature the BMW AG just took out from our cars.

Have a nice ride all of youu

rif75 · 05-31-2017, 04:50 PM

So who is in for the group???

chris6218 · 06-05-2017, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rif75

So who is in for the group???

I'm definitely in

Bluesmansr · 06-07-2017, 10:54 AM

Nobody else wants in on the group buy?

rif75 · 06-07-2017, 02:39 PM

We would be 3 for now

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MCamachoF80 Private First Class 46 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2015 YMB M3 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: North, NJ iTrader: (0)	A couple of things I learned: If you leave the key inside and you lock with comfort access there's a sound notification. (Sounds like alarm system for 1 full sec). My installer didn't put the antenna behind the tail light outside the cabin , he put it inside the cabin behind the tail light. I was okay with it but it actually makes me have to stay a little closer to the passenger tail light to open the trunk. If I try to open the trunk with my right hand (key closer to driver side tail light) it doesn't work. If I open with my left hand and I'm closer to the antenna it works. I guess I don't mind it but I'm sure if mounted outside this will work better. Just FYI for people that are going to be installing their kits in future. __________________ 2015 YMB F80 6SPD - MPE w/Carbon tips
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Robby29 Lieutenant 321 Rep 507 Posts Drives: AP M4 / Z3 2.8 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (5)	Got my comfort access installed this weekend and I love it... but there's things that are different now: (no coding done) 1. The side mirrors fold automatically when lock and unfolds during an unlock. 2. The angel DRL stay on for a few seconds after locking doors with comfort access. (Locking with key fob turns off the angel DRL) 3. Unlocking with comfort access turns on Angel DRL but not rear lights and door handle lights. (Key fob unlock turns on all lights) #1-2 are actually pretty cool new features but I would like #3 to be like the key fob Any idea how to solve this
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Mwahab Banned 59 Rep 193 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Cairo,Egypt iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW F30 [0.00]	Hello! I just retrofitted a comfort access, however its not bought from bimmertech .. I wanted to share an info regarding battery discharge problem, as some ppl were inquiring about it here and i faced this issue directly. this the biggest topic on the comfort access on fourms, and it might help future readers. After searching, the following points is my conclusion: 1- Communication between key fob and some parts of the ECU 'not the whole ECU' is working all the time 2- ECU wakes up when key fob is in range As if you waited close outside the car holding the key fob after locking ur car, it wont go for the sleep mode even after 10 min+ 3- Of course the control unit of the comofrt access consume additional power - normal consumption the wont damage ur car in anyway- so that to satisfy the point some of u might say -I didnt face it before retrofitting the kit and i always leave the fob at the garage or near it- 4- this problems occured in original comfort access equipped from factory, percisely on F3x Moreover, i found that its a historical issue as E60 had been encountered it too ' as stated in some other fourms' Therefore if u ever faced the issue or never faced it yet 1- Leave the key fob away from ur car 2- If u encountered such issue get over it, drive couple of minutes and it will disappear " and make sure again not to leave the key fob near ur car' One last thing, enjoy ur comfort access, it really worth the effort, a keyless entry is a great feature the BMW AG just took out from our cars. Have a nice ride all of youu
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