Comfort Access and washing my car...

bimmer4me · 11-07-2005, 12:26 PM

I washed (and Zaino’ed) my car this weekend for the first time. One weird thing was that when I was somewhat close to the front doors, the car kept locking, unlocking, mirrors folding in and out as the water went over and around the door handles. I bet over the course of washing my car, it locked, unlocked, or the mirrors moved around about ten times. I’ll have to keep my keys far away next time I wash my car. No big deal, but it’s one of those things an engineer can’t foresee and only addressed after some real-world feedback. I still really enjoy having Comfort Access.

thd13 · 11-07-2005, 01:00 PM

I noticed this too. I bugged-out at first, but then realized that it was the comfort access doing its stuff.

E90Fleet · 11-07-2005, 02:21 PM

Soapy water causing sensor to thing you have your hand on the handle

Shouldnt lock if you put the key in the slot in the dash ( make shure you have spare key around first time you try, just in case )

fideba · 11-08-2005, 01:36 AM

Actually, I found that when it rains heavily, and I just touch the sensor to close the car, it often automatically folds up the mirrors too. The extra water on the doors does influence the CA.

Broken1 · 11-08-2005, 02:14 AM

I also had the doors locking and unlocking when I was washing my car. I found it best to leave the key in the boot (trunk) but I have heard from some poeple that their boot pops open if the key is left in side - Mine doesn't - it just remains openable!

Alternatively, keep the keys with the drying materials while wet washing (as they would obviously be far away enough to stay dry). It's not really a problem when drying.

I just let the doors lock and unlock. Who cares

Something else interesting:
If I put the key in the slot on the dash and start the car, get out, and push the grooves on the handle, the door unlocks. I can then reopen the locked door the normal way by putting my hand on the handle. This got me thinking, surely someone else could open the door if I am in the car with the key in the slot - well - if my weight is on the drivers seat - it doesn't work! I thought that was smart. It lets you open if there is no one in the car, but it won't let you open if there is someone in the car :-)

JamieA · 11-08-2005, 06:31 AM

Some very clever thinking in our cars I suspect.

chrisbin · 11-08-2005, 09:12 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...comfort+access

deeds23 · 11-10-2005, 07:53 PM

hey man im gettin a 325xi with comfort access and i was wondering . do u still get the slot to put your key fob or is it just the push start button well comment back cuz i really want 2 know

bimmer4me · 11-10-2005, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by deeds23

hey man im gettin a 325xi with comfort access and i was wondering . do u still get the slot to put your key fob or is it just the push start button well comment back cuz i really want 2 know

yep, the slot is still there. It's important for the valet key and in case your battery dies.

11-07-2005, 12:26 PM	#1
bimmer4me Captain 52 Rep 996 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Comfort Access and washing my car... I washed (and Zaino’ed) my car this weekend for the first time. One weird thing was that when I was somewhat close to the front doors, the car kept locking, unlocking, mirrors folding in and out as the water went over and around the door handles. I bet over the course of washing my car, it locked, unlocked, or the mirrors moved around about ten times. I’ll have to keep my keys far away next time I wash my car. No big deal, but it’s one of those things an engineer can’t foresee and only addressed after some real-world feedback. I still really enjoy having Comfort Access. __________________ 2006 330i Monaco Blue \| Grey \| Walnut ...Manual \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Nav \| Comfort Access \| PDC \| Sirius \| Sunshade ...M-Tec Steering Wheel \| M-Tec Shifter \| TLC ...Performance Center Delivery \| Oct 14, 2005
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thd13 Major 46 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: A07 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murrland iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I noticed this too. I bugged-out at first, but then realized that it was the comfort access doing its stuff. __________________ My other ride is your mom.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Soapy water causing sensor to thing you have your hand on the handle Shouldnt lock if you put the key in the slot in the dash ( make shure you have spare key around first time you try, just in case )
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fideba Private 6 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 320D Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Actually, I found that when it rains heavily, and I just touch the sensor to close the car, it often automatically folds up the mirrors too. The extra water on the doors does influence the CA. __________________ E91 320D Arctic/CA/Nav/Bluetooth/Voice/CD Changer/Xenon/Elec Sportseats/Sunroof
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I also had the doors locking and unlocking when I was washing my car. I found it best to leave the key in the boot (trunk) but I have heard from some poeple that their boot pops open if the key is left in side - Mine doesn't - it just remains openable! Alternatively, keep the keys with the drying materials while wet washing (as they would obviously be far away enough to stay dry). It's not really a problem when drying. I just let the doors lock and unlock. Who cares Something else interesting: If I put the key in the slot on the dash and start the car, get out, and push the grooves on the handle, the door unlocks. I can then reopen the locked door the normal way by putting my hand on the handle. This got me thinking, surely someone else could open the door if I am in the car with the key in the slot - well - if my weight is on the drivers seat - it doesn't work! I thought that was smart. It lets you open if there is no one in the car, but it won't let you open if there is someone in the car :-)
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JamieA Colonel 93 Rep 2,168 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	Some very clever thinking in our cars I suspect. __________________ '05 E90 325i \| '06 E90 325i \| '08 E90 325i LCI \| '13 F30 328i M-Sport \| '14 F10 535d M-Sport Current: '19 G01 X3 M40i
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deeds23 New Member 1 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 325xi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ohio iTrader: (0)	comfort access hey man im gettin a 325xi with comfort access and i was wondering . do u still get the slot to put your key fob or is it just the push start button well comment back cuz i really want 2 know
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