| 01-23-2017, 04:27 AM | #1 |
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Dashcam question...
I have a blacksys 2ch that I had on my old 4series and want to install it on my f80...
I heard if I use the multisafer kit for install it would get rid of comfort access? Is this true?? They say for f80/82 we need a extra battery to support the dashcam to not interfere with the comfort access system... Let me know if anyone ahs any idea about this...
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| 01-23-2017, 01:00 PM | #2 |
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That's not true, your dash cam won't impact your comfort access or vice versa. Your f8x is really no different than your previous 4 series in this regard.
The multi saver is just used to help prevent your car battery from discharging if you use the parking mode, motion activated mode etc... Features used when the car is not running. The multi saver allows these modes to work but also monitors the battery voltage and will kill the power to the dash cam once a user defined threshold is hit. If you were happy with the way it worked on your previous car then hook it up the same way on your new f8x. Starts recording when you activate the ignition and stops recording when you power off the car or shortly after depending on what you decide to tap for power. I'm going to assume this is how it worked in your 4 series. |
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The multi saver won't "get rid" of your Comfort Access. However, when the car senses that the battery is being drained, it will disable nonessential functions like Comfort Access. If the multi saver is only sucking power from the battery for an hour or so, nothing will happen. However, if the multi saver drains power for longer (like overnight), your Comfort Access will indeed be disabled in the morning. You will also get a warning on iDrive complaining about something draining your battery. The 4 series battery is NOT the same as the M3/M4 battery. I recently bought a Cellink B (gen2) and it solved all of those battery draining and Comfort Access issues. |
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Where did you get your battery and how much? Local business was asking 270$ for it
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| 01-24-2017, 02:29 PM | #8 |
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Can't second this enough. I originally had my thinkware f770 hard wired without any battery backup and if my car was parked longer than around 12 hours or so then comfort access was disabled and I would have the battery warning. Since I've gotten the Cellink B I haven't had an issue. My commute to work is more than enough to keep it charged (55 miles). The guys from blackboxmycar.com are great
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| 01-25-2017, 10:44 AM | #9 |
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Not sure if this is related but I use a Power Magic Pro on my car set to shut the dash cam off after 8 hours. I find if I leave the car for more than 24 hours, the kick to open trunk feature doesn't work. Comfort access for the doors still works.
If it's less than 24 hours, the kick to open trunk works. |
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