[Clearmysix]

Originally Posted by ipp

Or... Maybe. Roll down the driver's window. Lock the car with the fob. Take out the valet key. Put the fob inside the car. "Lock" the car again with the valet key, by holding it in the lock direction until the window is rolled up.

This did not work for some reason. I got to the point where I had the car locked and window partway down. The valet key would not raise the window no matter how long I held it in the position to do so.

[Clearmysix]

Originally Posted by umkc

Clearmysix,

1. change the fob lock settings in idrive to unlock only driver door
2. lock all the doors from inside.
3.drop the fob under the front seat and finally lock the driver door with valet key after you get out

let me know if this works

Thanks for this

[rjpeaks]

i used to use the waterproof bag for my audi fob until i had a valet key made.

hopefully the OP's method works.

i'll give it a shot this weekend

[jacar]

It's a self-resolving problem here on Oahu: take a new model BMW to your favorite surf spot, go out for a few hours and when you come back it will either be gone or you won't recognize it. I keep an old volvo beater as a surf car-over the last several years I've replaced door locks after being jammed with screwdrivers, broken windows, etc. but that's what it's for.

[Clearmysix]

Originally Posted by jacar

It's a self-resolving problem here on Oahu: take a new model BMW to your favorite surf spot, go out for a few hours and when you come back it will either be gone or you won't recognize it. I keep an old volvo beater as a surf car-over the last several years I've replaced door locks after being jammed with screwdrivers, broken windows, etc. but that's what it's for.

Gotta be careful in Hawaii (and anywhere else) - but I've never had anything but good experiences out there surfing in Oahu, Maui, and Kauai. Best times of my life.

[jacar]

Very true. The old volvo had a valet key that worked in a pocket but it finally rusted away-I told one of my surfer son's to take apart one of the electronic keys and see if the key only part would work-which he did, with a hammer, and discovered it needed the electronics also to start the car. Now they lock the one good key in the car and surf with the remnant key which will unlock the car, so all is good.

[rjpeaks]

i only take my Grandma's car to surf in Hawaii....(oahu)