Program New Key Fob with Comfort Access

jim lee · 06-12-2006, 04:27 PM

Hello,

I got a 3rd key fob with my new 325xiT. Two came with car and were delivered at PCD in South Carolina. I picked up the 3rd at the dealership and they said they programmed it. Partially true - it works like a standard key fob but not with Comfort Access features. Any idea how to program my 3rd key to work like the two originals.

I took to the dealer today and the Service Advisor said, "What is Comfort Access

?" Both my sales advisor and I started laughing

. Service Advisor suggested I bring it back Friday and they'll see if they can figure it out in the mean time - he did say that Comfort Access was really cool when he tried it out.

Thanks,

Jim
2006 Electric Red 325xiT Sport Wagon

Asiann · 06-12-2006, 05:46 PM

You got me condufused now. Are you talking about teh extra FOB in the glove compartment with juut a key or truly another FOB? Why would you receive another FOB unless you asked for it? The third FOB is stored in your glove compartment and works to start your car and the means to lock your trunk and glove compartment when you get your car valet or go to the dealership. Correct me if this is not the FOB you are talking about.

jim lee · 06-12-2006, 07:25 PM

Sorry for any confusion. It is a third fully functional key fob and separate from the emergency one in the glove box. I purchased a third one with the car to keep at home.

Why you may ask? They quoted me a price of $60 and I figured it was worth it to always have one away from my briefcase where I keep my key and wallet (with spare key) to get through airport, building... every other blasted security check that goes off with a finger nail sharpner.

Asiann · 06-12-2006, 07:32 PM

Now I understand! I guess the only way to get them all on the same key(no pun intended) would be at the dealership. I don't recall seeing anything here about another FOB and programming. DId you do a search to see if someone else had the same problem or answers? Try it if not and see. Good luck!

rossmelvin · 06-12-2006, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim lee

Sorry for any confusion. It is a third fully functional key fob and separate from the emergency one in the glove box. I purchased a third one with the car to keep at home.

Why you may ask? They quoted me a price of $60 and I figured it was worth it to always have one away from my briefcase where I keep my key and wallet (with spare key) to get through airport, building... every other blasted security check that goes off with a finger nail sharpner.

does the 3rd fob have a removeable cover like the other 2?
if not it is not a CA fob

RGRAY · 06-12-2006, 07:42 PM

I don't see how you can have 3 key fobs with CA.

CA also adjusts the memory seats and there are only 2 seat settings.

Which setting would the third key adjust?

Asiann · 06-12-2006, 09:51 PM

He purchased another key FOB.

govtec · 06-12-2006, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGRAY

I don't see how you can have 3 key fobs with CA.

CA also adjusts the memory seats and there are only 2 seat settings.

Which setting would the third key adjust?

i think it's possible, afterall it's just a signal that get's sent from the fob to the car security system. as long as the code is there it should lock/unlock. i think seat memory is separate function from ca. this is only my opinion of what will happen with 3rd fob: each fob has the potential to save into m1 or m2. so key 1 can save into m1 or m2 and key 2 and 3 same way. assume all 3 fob is set to m1, the key u use to lock/unlock car will set to the memory of that key. confused yet? let's get e90fleet in here

EINSER M · 06-20-2006, 10:51 AM

i just ran into the same problem with that third comfort access key, it will operate as a normal key, but is not able to open/lock door with comfort access feature...i will bring back to SA and see if he can start a puma case, will post results of this issue when done!

dmuniz · 06-20-2006, 02:23 PM

I recently had one key with comfort access go bad. They new ones they ordered would work like a regular key fob. After many trips to dealership they where able to make the second one CA. From what the SA told me, his tech had to not just reprogram the new key but the old one as well. I can look for the service record if you want the exact diagnostic they gave me.

jim lee · 06-20-2006, 06:13 PM

All,

My SA did say all keys would need to be present, but no solution yet

. They called two other dealers and now have a message into BMWNA. What if someone loses a CA key and needs it replaced. It's not like this is a brand new feature - 5's and 7's have it.

Will share solution when (if) I get it.

Jim
325xiT Electric Red

330m · 06-21-2006, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGRAY

I don't see how you can have 3 key fobs with CA.

CA also adjusts the memory seats and there are only 2 seat settings.

Which setting would the third key adjust?

It doesn't work like that - Mem1 & mem2 have nothing to do with fob 1 and fob 2. See post below:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...9&postcount=12

OP - the new fob must be a CA fob which is different to a regular fob. If the service guy didn't know what CA was I don't hold much hope for the rest of the people there.

croaker · 06-21-2006, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGRAY

I don't see how you can have 3 key fobs with CA.

CA also adjusts the memory seats and there are only 2 seat settings.

Which setting would the third key adjust?

The seat memory is stored in the key fob. The memory included with the seat is stored somewhere else. At least that is the way it was explained to me.

Are the key fobs for CA/non CA cars exactly the same internally? Maybe they ordered the wrong one.

E90Fleet · 06-21-2006, 07:34 AM

It has to be a CA key FOB

If they gave you a normal one it will never work

Does it have a little battery compartment on the back like the other CA Key FOB's ? ( CA keys have replaceable batteries, because they cannot charge in the key slot like non-CA FOBS )

super88ta · 06-21-2006, 11:39 AM

It has to be a comfort access key fob, they have to order keys off of the VIN number so it needs to have the right fob. You cannot program the key for comfort access, it just does it automatically. If it does not work, the solution is perform a bettery reset. Open your trunk and disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. Leave this unhooked for at least 10 minute. be carefull NOT TO CLOSE THE TRUNK! the release is electric so you will be stuck with a disconnected battery and no way to open the trunk. After the battery reset, the key should work, just go up to the car and start it with the key and then try it. PUMA still doesn't have a workaround, but this has worked on previous E90's.

06-12-2006, 04:27 PM	#1
jim lee Enlisted Member 2 Rep 31 Posts Drives: Electric Red 325xiT Wagon Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan iTrader: (0)	Program New Key Fob with Comfort Access Hello, I got a 3rd key fob with my new 325xiT. Two came with car and were delivered at PCD in South Carolina. I picked up the 3rd at the dealership and they said they programmed it. Partially true - it works like a standard key fob but not with Comfort Access features. Any idea how to program my 3rd key to work like the two originals. I took to the dealer today and the Service Advisor said, "What is Comfort Access ?" Both my sales advisor and I started laughing . Service Advisor suggested I bring it back Friday and they'll see if they can figure it out in the mean time - he did say that Comfort Access was really cool when he tried it out. Thanks, Jim 2006 Electric Red 325xiT Sport Wagon
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Asiann Got Seoul? 116 Rep 2,862 Posts Drives: 2012 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] 2008 750Li [0.00] 2006 BMW [0.00]	You got me condufused now. Are you talking about teh extra FOB in the glove compartment with juut a key or truly another FOB? Why would you receive another FOB unless you asked for it? The third FOB is stored in your glove compartment and works to start your car and the means to lock your trunk and glove compartment when you get your car valet or go to the dealership. Correct me if this is not the FOB you are talking about. __________________ Can you say Alooooha? [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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jim lee Enlisted Member 2 Rep 31 Posts Drives: Electric Red 325xiT Wagon Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan iTrader: (0)	It's a 3rd Full Key Fob Sorry for any confusion. It is a third fully functional key fob and separate from the emergency one in the glove box. I purchased a third one with the car to keep at home. Why you may ask? They quoted me a price of $60 and I figured it was worth it to always have one away from my briefcase where I keep my key and wallet (with spare key) to get through airport, building... every other blasted security check that goes off with a finger nail sharpner.
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Asiann Got Seoul? 116 Rep 2,862 Posts Drives: 2012 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] 2008 750Li [0.00] 2006 BMW [0.00]	Now I understand! I guess the only way to get them all on the same key(no pun intended) would be at the dealership. I don't recall seeing anything here about another FOB and programming. DId you do a search to see if someone else had the same problem or answers? Try it if not and see. Good luck! __________________ Can you say Alooooha? [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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RGRAY Captain 28 Rep 872 Posts Drives: 330xi SG/TERRA/STEP/SP/HS/CA Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	I don't see how you can have 3 key fobs with CA. CA also adjusts the memory seats and there are only 2 seat settings. Which setting would the third key adjust? __________________ 330xi/Sparkling Graphite/Terra/Walnut Burl/Steptronic/Sports Package/Heated Seats/Comfort Access...(blacklines, tint and a black grill). http://www.e90post.com/forums/e90gar...20TINT%20A.jpg
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Asiann Got Seoul? 116 Rep 2,862 Posts Drives: 2012 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] 2008 750Li [0.00] 2006 BMW [0.00]	He purchased another key FOB. __________________ Can you say Alooooha? [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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dmuniz New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I recently had one key with comfort access go bad. They new ones they ordered would work like a regular key fob. After many trips to dealership they where able to make the second one CA. From what the SA told me, his tech had to not just reprogram the new key but the old one as well. I can look for the service record if you want the exact diagnostic they gave me.
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06-20-2006, 06:13 PM	#11
jim lee Enlisted Member 2 Rep 31 Posts Drives: Electric Red 325xiT Wagon Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan iTrader: (0)	Still Waiting All, My SA did say all keys would need to be present, but no solution yet . They called two other dealers and now have a message into BMWNA. What if someone loses a CA key and needs it replaced. It's not like this is a brand new feature - 5's and 7's have it. Will share solution when (if) I get it. Jim 325xiT Electric Red
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06-21-2006, 07:34 AM	#14
E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	It has to be a CA key FOB If they gave you a normal one it will never work Does it have a little battery compartment on the back like the other CA Key FOB's ? ( CA keys have replaceable batteries, because they cannot charge in the key slot like non-CA FOBS ) __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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06-21-2006, 11:39 AM	#15
super88ta Client Advisor 4 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 06 330i, Monaco Blue w/Gray Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clovis, CA iTrader: (0)	It has to be a comfort access key fob, they have to order keys off of the VIN number so it needs to have the right fob. You cannot program the key for comfort access, it just does it automatically. If it does not work, the solution is perform a bettery reset. Open your trunk and disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. Leave this unhooked for at least 10 minute. be carefull NOT TO CLOSE THE TRUNK! the release is electric so you will be stuck with a disconnected battery and no way to open the trunk. After the battery reset, the key should work, just go up to the car and start it with the key and then try it. PUMA still doesn't have a workaround, but this has worked on previous E90's.
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