auto locking question

BMRu4ia · 07-11-2005, 10:20 AM

Just picked up my 325 this weekend. I had the impression that the doors lock automatically when driving off.But it doesn't. My VW had it and so does the MINI. I just want to confirm it has an auto locking feature before I bring it in to the dealer.

itznin · 07-11-2005, 10:23 AM

It does have it, if you have IDrive you can configure it in the options there.

If you don't have IDrive you have to bring it to the dealer and they can set the option for you.

BMRu4ia · 07-11-2005, 10:36 AM

Thanks itznin,
No I-Drive. I guess I'm going back to the dealer.
Maybe I should wait a week and see if there are any other bug that will arise.

jubol · 07-11-2005, 10:42 AM

We all have the locking problem! The software to correct all the locking, Drl's and others is due in Sept, per my Dealer!!
Fred

yetdog · 07-11-2005, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jubol

We all have the locking problem! The software to correct all the locking, Drl's and others is due in Sept, per my Dealer!!
Fred

And from what I understand, this software update will allow all these features to be set via the radio, and not require a trip to the dealer for any changes?

Kimo · 07-11-2005, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jubol

We all have the locking problem! The software to correct all the locking, Drl's and others is due in Sept, per my Dealer!!
Fred

By "we all" do you mean ALL e90s, or just those WITHOUT iDrive? In other words, if you have iDrive, can you set the locks NOW, or do you also need to wait until Sept.?
Thanks

jubol · 07-11-2005, 11:41 AM

Do not have I Drive, so I can not anwser your question. Just know that I do not have locking, DRL's, etc on my 325i.
Fred

Kimo · 07-11-2005, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jubol

Do not have I Drive, so I can not anwser your question. Just know that I do not have locking, DRL's, etc on my 325i.
Fred

OK thanks. Any iDrive-types that CAN answer?

E90Fleet · 07-11-2005, 11:54 AM

The new software when it comes will allow all these settings to be changed via the instrument cluster.

Dont know if a USA dealer can set it at the moment

Broken1 · 07-11-2005, 01:01 PM

e90fleet...do you know if this software problem is a Germany factory problem, or will my 320d also suffer from it (it's being delivered to the dealer tomorrow-which means i get it on FRI YAYAYAYAY)

I won't cope if my doors don't auto lock!!!
and it would be cool to change settings from the instrument cluster too...

BellasBmw · 07-11-2005, 01:16 PM

Thats funny this post got brought up, cause i was about to start a thread asking the same question.. My VW had auto locking doors and i was really surprised that my E90 didnt.. So the best thing to do is go back to the dealer and have him correct this? And my daytime running lights are not on either, do i have this or something that the dealer sets up?

ldpantoja · 07-11-2005, 04:03 PM

With I-Drive you can adjust the automatic locking but nothing can be done about the DRLs

Kimo · 07-11-2005, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ldpantoja

With I-Drive you can adjust the automatic locking but nothing can be done about the DRLs

Thanks. That was the answer I was hoping to hear. Do you actually have yours set to lock automatically?

Broken1 · 07-11-2005, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Broken1

e90fleet...do you know if this software problem is a Germany factory problem, or will my 320d also suffer from it (it's being delivered to the dealer tomorrow-which means i get it on FRI YAYAYAYAY)

I won't cope if my doors don't auto lock!!!
and it would be cool to change settings from the instrument cluster too...

It's stupid to quote myself...but thinking about it...all the cars I test drove DID have the auto locking function!!! What gives?

Hunter399 · 07-11-2005, 04:46 PM

I asked my dealer and he said that he could not set the locking feature because BMW hasent sent them a software update for that.

RachelS · 07-11-2005, 05:09 PM

I have Idrive and mine lock after going over 5MPH

ward · 07-11-2005, 05:21 PM

I don't have I drive and I'm glad mine don't auto lock,

the extra step of pulling the handle twice or hitting the central locking button to exit the car sounds like a pain to me.

BellasBmw · 07-11-2005, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

I don't have I drive and I'm glad mine don't auto lock,

the extra step of pulling the handle twice or hitting the central locking button to exit the car sounds like a pain to me.

A pain? Yea maybe, but i personally feel much much better knowing that no one can open my back doors at a stop light...

E90Fleet · 07-11-2005, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Broken1

It's stupid to quote myself...but thinking about it...all the cars I test drove DID have the auto locking function!!! What gives?

SA software automatically has auto lock

sleepez · 07-11-2005, 06:39 PM

I too have i-drive and set the door locks to auto-lock via the i-drive programming

Armen52 · 07-12-2005, 01:57 AM

Usually auto-locking also enables auto-unlocking after turning the engine off. I'll be pretty upset if both these features don't appear in September.

ldpantoja · 07-12-2005, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RachelS

I have Idrive and mine lock after going over 5MPH

Yeap, Rachel is correct on that 1 !!!

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BMRu4ia Private First Class 28 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 28i VR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Foster City iTrader: (0)	auto locking question Just picked up my 325 this weekend. I had the impression that the doors lock automatically when driving off.But it doesn't. My VW had it and so does the MINI. I just want to confirm it has an auto locking feature before I bring it in to the dealer.
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07-11-2005, 10:23 AM	#2
itznin Captain 26 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North NJ iTrader: (2)	It does have it, if you have IDrive you can configure it in the options there. If you don't have IDrive you have to bring it to the dealer and they can set the option for you.
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BMRu4ia Private First Class 28 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 28i VR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Foster City iTrader: (0)	Thanks itznin, No I-Drive. I guess I'm going back to the dealer. Maybe I should wait a week and see if there are any other bug that will arise.
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07-11-2005, 10:42 AM	#4
jubol Private 0 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dover, De, USA iTrader: (0)	We all have the locking problem! The software to correct all the locking, Drl's and others is due in Sept, per my Dealer!! Fred
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07-11-2005, 11:41 AM	#7
jubol Private 0 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dover, De, USA iTrader: (0)	Do not have I Drive, so I can not anwser your question. Just know that I do not have locking, DRL's, etc on my 325i. Fred
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	The new software when it comes will allow all these settings to be changed via the instrument cluster. Dont know if a USA dealer can set it at the moment
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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)	e90fleet...do you know if this software problem is a Germany factory problem, or will my 320d also suffer from it (it's being delivered to the dealer tomorrow-which means i get it on FRI YAYAYAYAY) I won't cope if my doors don't auto lock!!! and it would be cool to change settings from the instrument cluster too...
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BellasBmw If love is the answer,please rephrase the question 315 Rep 1,731 Posts Drives: Tit Silver 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Thats funny this post got brought up, cause i was about to start a thread asking the same question.. My VW had auto locking doors and i was really surprised that my E90 didnt.. So the best thing to do is go back to the dealer and have him correct this? And my daytime running lights are not on either, do i have this or something that the dealer sets up? __________________ ~~BellasBmw~~ Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint
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ldpantoja Lieutenant 15 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 330i (E90) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	With I-Drive you can adjust the automatic locking but nothing can be done about the DRLs __________________ P's Little Ride 2006 330i / SG / SP / NAV
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Hunter399 Major General 325 Rep 8,091 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	I asked my dealer and he said that he could not set the locking feature because BMW hasent sent them a software update for that.
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RachelS Private First Class 46 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio iTrader: (0)	I have Idrive and mine lock after going over 5MPH
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	I don't have I drive and I'm glad mine don't auto lock, the extra step of pulling the handle twice or hitting the central locking button to exit the car sounds like a pain to me.
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sleepez Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ocala, florida iTrader: (0)	I too have i-drive and set the door locks to auto-lock via the i-drive programming
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07-12-2005, 01:57 AM	#21
Armen52 Captain 33 Rep 663 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Usually auto-locking also enables auto-unlocking after turning the engine off. I'll be pretty upset if both these features don't appear in September. __________________ E90 330i delivered 6/29/2005, ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/Step, Arctic/Gray/Walnut
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