Locking Car/Engine Running

JonnyB82 · 06-17-2016, 04:17 AM

Random question, I understand the M3 is fitted with Keyless Go as standard, will it allow you to start the car in winter, then lock it with the motor still running?
Just wondering as I often let the car warm up on the driveway, but would prefer to lock it if possible. (haven't got the F80 yet, but would be nice to know)

notused · 06-17-2016, 04:21 AM

Is 'Keyless Go' same as 'Comfort Access'? In any case, with/without Comfort Access you can start the car and then lock it keeping the key with you.

DazC · 06-17-2016, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JonnyB82

Random question, I understand the M3 is fitted with Keyless Go as standard, will it allow you to start the car in winter, then lock it with the motor still running?
Just wondering as I often let the car warm up on the driveway, but would prefer to lock it if possible. (haven't got the F80 yet, but would be nice to know)

I could do this on my 335d.

dopper99 · 06-17-2016, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DazC

I could do this on my 335d.

Yep cant see it being any different. Useful feature, start the car, get out and lock it up. Go inside and let it defrost.

Standard feature of all 3 series.

ajfoggy · 06-17-2016, 05:31 AM

It is useful. But I have left the car before in car park and come back to it and it's been sat running.....

Think the stop/start must have kicked in, I got out of the car not pressing stop locked it and walk off, car started itself again......

notused · 06-17-2016, 07:37 AM

I wonder what view insurance companies take on this if car is stolen?

mofomat · 06-17-2016, 09:31 AM

Pretty bad for the car to start it cold and then let it warm up without moving.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...-harms-engine/

http://uk.businessinsider.com/heres-...16-1?r=US&IR=T

http://patch.com/massachusetts/lynnf...old-mornings-0

ajfoggy · 06-17-2016, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mofomat

Pretty bad for the car to start it cold and then let it warm up without moving.

why is this bad??

brianeck · 06-17-2016, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mofomat

Pretty bad for the car to start it cold and then let it warm up without moving.

I think that's a bunch of hype really. No reason cars can't idle indefinitely.

DazC · 06-17-2016, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

Yep cant see it being any different. Useful feature, start the car, get out and lock it up. Go inside and let it defrost.

Standard feature of all 3 series.

Wont go down too well with my neighbours at 5am and a cold start ZCP! Lol.

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Originally Posted by mofomat

Pretty bad for the car to start it cold and then let it warm up without moving.

Yes, I would not recommend this on a new engine prior to the RIS. Even after not for more that a few minutes.

mofomat · 06-17-2016, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ajfoggy

why is this bad??

I've added some links above.

notused · 06-17-2016, 09:51 AM

Also illegal in some countries to leave car idling.

gtsussex · 06-17-2016, 11:16 AM

Think my neighbours would have a paddy. For winter, as I can't be arsed to put car in garage overnight, I use windscreen ice protector. Had one made for the 335d. Brilliant.

Jimbooo · 06-17-2016, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mofomat

Pretty bad for the car to start it cold and then let it warm up without moving.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...-harms-engine/

http://uk.businessinsider.com/heres-...16-1?r=US&IR=T

http://patch.com/massachusetts/lynnf...old-mornings-0

I've always wondered what all this was about, thanks for the info

mofomat · 06-17-2016, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbooo

I've always wondered what all this was about, thanks for the info

You're welcome.

Yessir · 06-17-2016, 02:11 PM

Since no one has given you a definitive answer as to whether it is possible to lock the door with the car running, the answer is YES.

JonnyB82 · 06-17-2016, 08:06 PM

Thanks all for the replies... 👍

Wills2 · 06-18-2016, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by brianeck

I think that's a bunch of hype really. No reason cars can't idle indefinitely.

BMW would disagree with you they tell you not to warm the engine at idle.

brownb_2 · 06-23-2016, 03:21 AM

its in the manual not to warm the car up like this, says to drive it to warm it up.

makes sense so that everything warms up together, its not just your engine oil you want warm before you go for a thrash i guess.

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brownb_2 First Lieutenant 61 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Perth/Germany iTrader: (0)	its in the manual not to warm the car up like this, says to drive it to warm it up. makes sense so that everything warms up together, its not just your engine oil you want warm before you go for a thrash i guess.
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