F55/F56 The New Key Fob for the F56
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I don't think you ever have to insert the new one, so that's no longer an issue. I haven't seen a slot in the dash for it, anyway. I guess there could be a slot hidden somewhere.
I wish it was smaller. It's the only key I carry in my pocket, and the current one is too big. This one looks even bigger.
I wish it was smaller. It's the only key I carry in my pocket, and the current one is too big. This one looks even bigger.
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I don't think you ever have to insert the new one, so that's no longer an issue. I haven't seen a slot in the dash for it, anyway. I guess there could be a slot hidden somewhere.
I wish it was smaller. It's the only key I carry in my pocket, and the current one is too big. This one looks even bigger.
I wish it was smaller. It's the only key I carry in my pocket, and the current one is too big. This one looks even bigger.
#13
It appears that the buttons might be recessed which would be nice....I set off the panic feature on our CM on a semi-regular basis depending on how the current fob is situated in my pocket...
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+1 This what I think it will be, a fob with a replaceable battery, like 99% of the cars out there. Since there isn't a slot on the new car, it will very likely be a regular battery. The ignition toggle will glow red once you are in the car, meaning it is ready to be turned on (no insertion required).
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Having had a car with a key that the battery died on, in the middle of nowhere I'd rather have a key that charged in a slot; I couldn't get into the car, I had to wait overnight for my wife to drive to where I was the following day with the spare key.
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+1 This what I think it will be, a fob with a replaceable battery, like 99% of the cars out there. Since there isn't a slot on the new car, it will very likely be a regular battery. The ignition toggle will glow red once you are in the car, meaning it is ready to be turned on (no insertion required).
Can't get locked out with the Mini even if the battery dies. The squared part of the fob that you attach the keyring to comes out and there a physical metal key that unlocks the door. Then you put the fob in the slot and the car starts even with no battery in the fob. All it needs is the chipset in the fob to start, it doesn't need a battery.
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As far as Comfort Access is concerned on the F56:
I just had a 2013 BMW 328 for a loaner while my car was in being serviced. All new BMW 3 Series come without a slot in the dash for the key fob. They will start with the key in your pocket or purse, on the seat next to you, etc. You still need to use the fob to lock or unlock the car. Comfort Access allows you to lock or unlock the car without the fob.
I just had a 2013 BMW 328 for a loaner while my car was in being serviced. All new BMW 3 Series come without a slot in the dash for the key fob. They will start with the key in your pocket or purse, on the seat next to you, etc. You still need to use the fob to lock or unlock the car. Comfort Access allows you to lock or unlock the car without the fob.
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As far as Comfort Access is concerned on the F56:
I just had a 2013 BMW 328 for a loaner while my car was in being serviced. All new BMW 3 Series come without a slot in the dash for the key fob. They will start with the key in your pocket or purse, on the seat next to you, etc. You still need to use the fob to lock or unlock the car. Comfort Access allows you to lock or unlock the car without the fob.
I just had a 2013 BMW 328 for a loaner while my car was in being serviced. All new BMW 3 Series come without a slot in the dash for the key fob. They will start with the key in your pocket or purse, on the seat next to you, etc. You still need to use the fob to lock or unlock the car. Comfort Access allows you to lock or unlock the car without the fob.
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More like $500 to open your garage door, since they also require the $250 auto-dimming mirror.
#22
Exactly how my wife's mazda is. The car is keyless on all trim levels, but the highest level or opting for the tech pack on lower and middle levels will get the proximity feature of keyless entry.
#23
BMW has been doing the keyless driving features on all new releases. This is also not an issue with regards to a dead battery.
I don't like the fact that BMW/MINI are using larger key fobs, the best looking of all BMW's new keys is for the new F15 X5. All other keys are too big and bulky....but that is just my personal opinion
I don't like the fact that BMW/MINI are using larger key fobs, the best looking of all BMW's new keys is for the new F15 X5. All other keys are too big and bulky....but that is just my personal opinion
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As far as Comfort Access is concerned on the F56:
I just had a 2013 BMW 328 for a loaner while my car was in being serviced. All new BMW 3 Series come without a slot in the dash for the key fob. They will start with the key in your pocket or purse, on the seat next to you, etc. You still need to use the fob to lock or unlock the car. Comfort Access allows you to lock or unlock the car without the fob.
I just had a 2013 BMW 328 for a loaner while my car was in being serviced. All new BMW 3 Series come without a slot in the dash for the key fob. They will start with the key in your pocket or purse, on the seat next to you, etc. You still need to use the fob to lock or unlock the car. Comfort Access allows you to lock or unlock the car without the fob.
That key fob does look a bit larger than I would have expected, but it's all good.
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