What information is stored in the key?

BackinBlack · 03-18-2010, 02:31 PM

Anyone have any info on exactly what information the car key can store? When I took my 2010 135i convertible (two weeks old and already a hole on the top) in to have the top replaced the BMW rep was able to read miles and fuel levels from the key. What other info does the key store that they can read? Thanks

RaceTime · 03-18-2010, 03:59 PM

Sex of the last driver, driving habits, blood type of last driver, blood sugar counts... JK! I think about everything. I would like to know exactly tho.

Good question!

BackinBlack · 03-18-2010, 04:16 PM

In that case I better not let the wife take the car in for service

Dackelone · 03-18-2010, 05:28 PM

I am no expert on this subject... but here is what I know for sure.

key number (No 1 or No 2 driver) & serial number of the key itself
VIN
Last recorded mileage or kms & date
Fuel level

I also believe it can store the following - but I am not 100% sure of the following:

What service is due and when/miles & time/date.
Driver seat memory, and mirror settings.
Radio station presets & EQ settings
On board computer settings 'F or 'C, MPG or Lieters/100kph, ect

Any other info stored in there?

m_thompson · 03-19-2010, 07:42 AM

Software revision levels.

Xaeryan · 04-11-2010, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

I also believe it can store the following - but I am not 100% sure of the following:

What service is due and when/miles & time/date.

Yes. I'm not sure how often it is synced with the car though - I took my car in for its scheduled (mileage) oil change well into it (~1000 miles past the first Service Soon light). The SA scanned the key and said, "hmm, odd it doesn't say it's time for an oil change". He took the key out to the car and "synced" it somehow, then scanned it again and it showed him it was time for an oil change.

BrokenVert · 04-11-2010, 09:46 AM

I remember some ody saying that it stores the top vehicle speed obtained

Ash83 · 04-13-2010, 05:50 PM

Check the manual.. the key will store some user preferences settings:

for example:
- All the short cut keys on radio are stored on the key. My wife and I listen to different radio stations. my key stores different set than the other key.
- iDrive settings like brightness and split screen content

.... etc

you will see a list of the values stored in the key in the user manual..

spellbmw · 04-19-2010, 12:30 PM

At the factory tour in Munich, the guide pointed out that the keys are with the car all along the factory line since the factory also records (unspecified) information for each car as it is assembled. If you've not seen it already, National Geographic has a 45 minute video on the BMW factories; it's available on iTunes for a few bucks.

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BackinBlack New Member 3 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2010 135i convertible Black Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: DFW, Tx iTrader: (0)	In that case I better not let the wife take the car in for service
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Dackelone European Editor 10589 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	I am no expert on this subject... but here is what I know for sure. key number (No 1 or No 2 driver) & serial number of the key itself VIN Last recorded mileage or kms & date Fuel level I also believe it can store the following - but I am not 100% sure of the following: What service is due and when/miles & time/date. Driver seat memory, and mirror settings. Radio station presets & EQ settings On board computer settings 'F or 'C, MPG or Lieters/100kph, ect Any other info stored in there?
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Ash83 Major 41 Rep 1,177 Posts Drives: 135i & RS5 (SOLD)/ 18 CTS-V Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	Check the manual.. the key will store some user preferences settings: for example: - All the short cut keys on radio are stored on the key. My wife and I listen to different radio stations. my key stores different set than the other key. - iDrive settings like brightness and split screen content .... etc you will see a list of the values stored in the key in the user manual.. __________________ Alpine White, Coral RED , Glacier Silver Aluminum trim, M sport, 6MT, NAV, HiFi, USB-iPod, Bluetooth Performance: JB4\|BMW PE\|DP Cosmetics: BMW Sport Pedals\|Black Kidney Grill
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spellbmw Feuertrunken 58 Rep 635 Posts Drives: MY10 135i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1)	At the factory tour in Munich, the guide pointed out that the keys are with the car all along the factory line since the factory also records (unspecified) information for each car as it is assembled. If you've not seen it already, National Geographic has a 45 minute video on the BMW factories; it's available on iTunes for a few bucks. __________________ Crimson-Coral Red \|Walnut \| iDrive \| Premium & M Sport \| Heated seats \| PDC \|CA \| Premium hi-fi \| BMW SSK & PE \| BSH OCC - Deposit 7/15/2009 - Ordered 9/18 - Production 9/23-30 - Euro Delivery 10/17 - Shipped 11/13 - Oxnard 12/8, Oregon 12/24 & home on 12/30
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