[DaDarkUnicorn]

Is it possible?

[zamboni]

Not on F30 series.

[HFW003]

Mine has it

[Jetsurly]

I have asked myself this question many times! There has to be some way of linking a touch sensitive panel and wiring it to wherever the front doors go to. But...like most things technical, probably too much of a hassle

[RedKloud]

Not sure what was the thinking behind not putting it on the rear doors. Even my wife's Acura has it.

[cmplaya]

i wish...instead of fishing the key out of my pocket or walking around to the climbing into the car to reach the middle button. i park against a wall so i can't even access the passenger door handle

[RedKloud]

Originally Posted by cmplaya

i wish...instead of fishing the key out of my pocket or walking around to the climbing into the car to reach the middle button. i park against a wall so i can't even access the passenger door handle

Yes. This is the reason I had to change the idrive settings so the car doesn't lock by itself when I am driving.

[DaDarkUnicorn]

what if I buy the front handles and put them to the rear, if wiring is made ??coding?? it will recognize the key?? hmmmm. I'm changing the front driver handle so I was thinking if I can put it on the rear door and make it work

[RoundelM3]

Not sure I understand what's being asked here...when I open my car using comfort access, it opens all 4 doors. If you have your iDrive options set to open just the driver's door, then it will do only that. whether using the fob button or either of the front door handles. Mine is set for all 4 doors.

[RedKloud]

I think the OP is looking to unlock by touching the rear handles.

[TheRealEssad]

Originally Posted by cmplaya

i wish...instead of fishing the key out of my pocket or walking around to the climbing into the car to reach the middle button. i park against a wall so i can't even access the passenger door handle

Regardless of which side the wall is on, wouldn't you be able to keep the key in your pocket and reach up to touch the front door handle? Just trying to understand the functional dropoff with not having CA on rear handles, since you're within reach of the front door.

[DaDarkUnicorn]

Originally Posted by RedKloud

I think the OP is looking to unlock by touching the rear handles.

exactly, lock and unlock would be better than taking the key fob out or using the front handle to lock/unlock, I've seen a 5 series with it , I'm just wondering if it's possible to do and not too hard or not worth it

[paul e]

I realize it would be more convenient if the rears had it, but the front door is right there, just reach.

[tturedraider]

Originally Posted by DaDarkUnicorn

Is it possible?

Gotta move up to a 5er.

Originally Posted by HFW003

Mine has it

Yes, your 5er has it.

[tex2670]

Originally Posted by roundel335

Not sure I understand what's being asked here...when I open my car using comfort access, it opens all 4 doors. If you have your iDrive options set to open just the driver's door, then it will do only that. whether using the fob button or either of the front door handles. Mine is set for all 4 doors.

Originally Posted by RedKloud

I think the OP is looking to unlock by touching the rear handles.

Right--and if he just sets the iDrive to unlock all 4 doors, when he touches the front door handle, it will unlock the rear doors too. He should be able to reach both the front and rear door handles at the same time.

[Prossx]

BMW cheaped out on this one. Once you have it (S4), you notice NOT having it. Often want to toss something in the back first (briefcase, gym bag, etc.)

[//M]

No not possible, in addition to having to run the wires, the CA module in the F30 only has inputs for two handles. Also you must realize it's not just the capacitive touch that's wires up, you also have antennas in each of the handles, and a sensor on the handle pull as touch turns off if you leave the car sitting too long. (Over a week) but wakes up with a handle pull. so it's not just 2 or 3 wires.

Also don't under estimate the wiring for instance the CA module on the E90 it is behind the right side trim panel in the trunk so you'd potentially running the wires though the whole car.

[RedKloud]

Originally Posted by Prossx

BMW cheaped out on this one. Once you have it (S4), you notice NOT having it. Often want to toss something in the back first (briefcase, gym bag, etc.)

This, pretty much.

[DaDarkUnicorn]

thanks all for your inputs, guess I have to live with it : untill I upgrade later

[RoundelM3]

Wow...modern problems, I guess. I remember having to use the key to open one of the doors manually, then reach in and unlock the others. How difficult is it to put your fingers around the front door handle to unlock the car - or, just press the unlock button on the fob? Guess some folks are just never satisfied.

[IndotagSwizz]

Originally Posted by roundel335

Wow...modern problems, I guess. I remember having to use the key to open one of the doors manually, then reach in and unlock the others. How difficult is it to put your fingers around the front door handle to unlock the car - or, just press the unlock button on the fob? Guess some folks are just never satisfied.

I'm saying why can't we just walk up to the car and have it unlock and pop the door open for us....we just can't ever get enough seriously what else do we want..

[cmplaya]

for me the fob is usually buried away somewhere in my work bag since 95% of the time i never need to touch it with the comfort access.
and i can't access the passenger door handle which unlocks all the doors because its against the wall of my garage.
and im' not sure if you can change teh drivers handle to unlock everything but i don't really want to always do that for the rare times i need to put something in the back seat

Originally Posted by roundel335

Wow...modern problems, I guess. I remember having to use the key to open one of the doors manually, then reach in and unlock the others. How difficult is it to put your fingers around the front door handle to unlock the car - or, just press the unlock button on the fob? Guess some folks are just never satisfied.