[Smee]

Any news on this. Anyone tried to get it from bmw?

[Quantox]

Originally Posted by Smee

Any news on this. Anyone tried to get it from bmw?

My dealer said the new fobs would be available in Q1 and they'd call me when available.

Not heard anything yet.

Q

[teaston]

I can confirm they work, nobody has stolen my X3 with CA yet!

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by teaston

I can confirm they work, nobody has stolen my X3 with CA yet!

good news mate. I assume there's no real way to know they're switched off when remote really but it's a huge and very comforting step forwards.

[Wills2]

I hate my comfort access I find it offers me nothing but causes plenty of inconvenience.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Wills2

I hate my comfort access I find it offers me nothing but causes plenty of inconvenience.

How does it inconvenience you, you can still lock and unlock the car in the usual way?

[Wills2]

Originally Posted by teaston

How does it inconvenience you, you can still lock and unlock the car in the usual way?

In too many ways to mention and I'm not getting into some circular argument with you over it.

I don't like it at all if that's OK with you?

[zofinger]

[zofinger]

Originally Posted by Wills2

In too many ways to mention and I'm not getting into some circular argument with you over it.

I don't like it at all if that's OK with you?

Genuine question and I'm certainly not going to argue...any chance you can tell me why you wouldn't have it again....i was considering it if/when I upgrade. PM me if you prefer!

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Wills2

In too many ways to mention and I'm not getting into some circular argument with you over it.

I don't like it at all if that's OK with you?

Sorry, I forgot it was your time of the month again!

[dizzy619]

Originally Posted by Wills2

I hate my comfort access I find it offers me nothing but causes plenty of inconvenience.

???

[C320]

Originally Posted by Quantox

My dealer has checked this out and comments that this "fix" is only available for 5 & 6 series cars at the moment. F3x versions of the new key fob are in production but officially won't be available until Q1 2019 although they may actually appear a bit sooner.

Cheers

Q

When they said this 'fix' is only available at present for the the 5 & 6 series, I don't suppose you know if this relates to the F10 & F06 or the G30 & G32?

Which dealer was it if you don't mind sharing, happy to try and get some confirmation which may help others.

[Quantox]

Originally Posted by C320

When they said this 'fix' is only available at present for the the 5 & 6 series, I don't suppose you know if this relates to the F10 & F06 or the G30 & G32?

Which dealer was it if you don't mind sharing, happy to try and get some confirmation which may help others.

Memory says there was a very wide availability but that was a few months ago, I've been to sleep a few times since.

Have a word with Jamie at Lloyds Cockermouth, he found the info and also complained that punters get the griff before the dealers.

Cheers.

Q

[Kal101]

Have to admit it’s not something I’d want. Too little benefit for the risk involved. Also I’m old school and have to physically check the door is locked before I walk away

Tried that on Fat Kid 1’s focus and it unlocked , had to put the keys inside and go back to check ……

[Smee]

Anyone else heard anything on this. Might call bmw tomorrow and ask my self

[Russbmw]

A good mate of mine is parts manager at a Coopers dealership, I'll speak to him and get back on here.

[Pequin]

Originally Posted by teaston

I just came across this great nugget of information on Xbimmers, apparently all comfort access cars built since March have keys with automatic switches in them that turn off the comfort access signal when they haven't moved for a few minutes! And existing cars can get new keys with 70% discount.

Those who have just, or are about to order a car without comfort access for security reasons might want to chnage their order!

Discussed from post 8 here:

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1510994

I will check this tomorrow, where did the info re 70% come from?

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Pequin

I will check this tomorrow, where did the info re 70% come from?

Post 8 on the page in the link

[Russbmw]

Ok, so my mate has heard of these rumours, but as yet there's no official "deal" from BMW UK and nothing listed as an optional upgrade with BMW contributions or anything.

So if you went into BMW there would be no knowledge of this key upgrade, and certainly no pricing details.

Sorry

[Smee]

This is stupid. Keyless entry needs to be made secure and they are dragging their heels

[Wills2]

I noticed on Saturday whilst washing the car that with key on the front step and the car 3 feet away it wouldn't open the doors I had to have them on me for the door to open.

The car was updated to the latest istep in Feb thought it was strange but welcome none the less.

[Pequin]

Originally Posted by Wills2

I noticed on Saturday whilst washing the car that with key on the front step and the car 3 feet away it wouldn't open the doors I had to have them on me for the door to open.

The car was updated to the latest istep in Feb thought it was strange but welcome none the less.

I've tried too, so unless the key is relatively close to the house door and the car close to the main door, I can't understand how this works. Unless the repeater boosts the signal?