CA Limit to 2 Key Fobs?

jim lee · 07-22-2006, 01:32 PM

I ordered a 3rd key fob when I purchased my car. After several weeks (and fortunately a new SA who seems to know his job), I've been told that only 2 CA key fobs can operate as CA fobs. The third operates like a regular fob that must be plugged in to start. Can anyone confirm this

?

Thanks!

Jim
2006 325xiT Electric Red

poldim · 07-22-2006, 01:37 PM

Would make sense, but I didnt know that this is the case.

Who is the third person? Do they drive that often with all hands busy?

E90Fleet · 07-22-2006, 01:50 PM

Have looked through all I have, and only restriction I find is that the car can only have 3 keys programmed for it. No restriction for Comfort Access is mentioned

Did they actually get a key and programme it for you ?
If so, they may have ordered a non-CA key

jim lee · 07-23-2006, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Have looked through all I have, and only restriction I find is that the car can only have 3 keys programmed for it. No restriction for Comfort Access is mentioned

Did they actually get a key and programme it for you ?
If so, they may have ordered a non-CA key

Thanks e90 Fleet - that's all I found too. Third key programs and operates just fine except the CA feature. It looks exactly like my other two CA keys and has the same type of battery in it that a CA fob has.

canucklion · 07-23-2006, 12:28 PM

best way is to talk to your dealer

jim lee · 07-27-2006, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

best way is to talk to your dealer

Thanks - That's who gave me the news after two weeks of research.

bmwexecutive · 07-27-2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

best way is to talk to your dealer

Actually, more often that not someone here on E90Post knows more than the dealer --- such as E90Fleet.

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