2nd dumb question: can the doors be set to unlock when the car is turned off?

obLu · 12-13-2005, 06:06 PM

I've got a post sept car, so I can set each key to have the doors lock when the car starts moving ... but I'm used to also having them unlock when the ignition is turned off (e46 sytle). Dealer is saying nope. Doesn't look like there's a menu setting for it.

Can you idrive guys program it? If it's there, then I know the dealer can do it, they're just being stoopid.

natalia · 12-13-2005, 06:23 PM

I don't think so. And the consensus here says the same. I wish there was a way to do it though

longtran · 12-13-2005, 06:30 PM

aftermarket alarm is the only way.

jcoo085 · 12-13-2005, 06:42 PM

It must be possible somehow. The Euro spec models do it. My doors lock automatically when I drive off. Then when I'm stopped and I push the fob in to remove it, the doors will unlock. I'm not sure how it works with Comfort Access though. There must be a setting somewhere in the computer to have that happen.

northerncalguy · 12-13-2005, 07:34 PM

What we need is the E90 computer bible. It's somewhere, out there in digital form -- if only someone was brave enough to hack/steal it and reveal to the world all the features we can program -- now that's true customization!

Armen52 · 12-15-2005, 04:04 AM

My service advisor also told me that this was not possible when I got the auto-lock set on a software update to my pre-Sept car. Bummer. Now the double-pump to open the door has become a habit after 6 months.

JamieA · 12-15-2005, 07:51 AM

I have an October build car with CA and it unlocks all doors as soon as I press the "Start/Stop" button. It must be only in the US that it doesn't do it.

I have noticed that if I have opened a door while the engine is running, ie to get my mail, the system gets confused and does not unlock the doors when I turn the engine off.

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obLu Major 50 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 330i 6MT ZSP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirkland, WA, USA iTrader: (1)	2nd dumb question: can the doors be set to unlock when the car is turned off? I've got a post sept car, so I can set each key to have the doors lock when the car starts moving ... but I'm used to also having them unlock when the ignition is turned off (e46 sytle). Dealer is saying nope. Doesn't look like there's a menu setting for it. Can you idrive guys program it? If it's there, then I know the dealer can do it, they're just being stoopid.
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natalia Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 266 Posts Drives: Not a BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	I don't think so. And the consensus here says the same. I wish there was a way to do it though
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longtran Lieutenant General 1433 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	aftermarket alarm is the only way.
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jcoo085 Lieutenant 43 Rep 463 Posts Drives: E90 320d Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stuttgart, Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 320d [0.00]	It must be possible somehow. The Euro spec models do it. My doors lock automatically when I drive off. Then when I'm stopped and I push the fob in to remove it, the doors will unlock. I'm not sure how it works with Comfort Access though. There must be a setting somewhere in the computer to have that happen. __________________ E90 320d - Black Ext/Fluid Grey Int \| Steptronic \| Business Navigation \| PDC \| Sunroof \| Alarm Exterior Pictures \| Interior Pictures \| Video
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northerncalguy Throw your hands in the air, if you's a true playa. 79 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2006 325i, 2014 435i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	What we need is the E90 computer bible. It's somewhere, out there in digital form -- if only someone was brave enough to hack/steal it and reveal to the world all the features we can program -- now that's true customization! __________________
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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]	My service advisor also told me that this was not possible when I got the auto-lock set on a software update to my pre-Sept car. Bummer. Now the double-pump to open the door has become a habit after 6 months. __________________ E90 330i delivered 6/29/2005, ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/Step, Arctic/Gray/Walnut
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JamieA Colonel 93 Rep 2,168 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	I have an October build car with CA and it unlocks all doors as soon as I press the "Start/Stop" button. It must be only in the US that it doesn't do it. I have noticed that if I have opened a door while the engine is running, ie to get my mail, the system gets confused and does not unlock the doors when I turn the engine off. __________________ '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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