Like the title. Are there 2 types of keyfobs ?

One for cars w/ comfort access, another for cars without?

I ask, because I am having the 2 keyfobs to my car replaced, and I received one. It fixed my issue with remote unlock lock and trunk open.. But comfort access still does not work

I'm thinking they ordered the incorrect keyfob.

 

I think I read somewhere that there are two types of key fobs. One has a rechargeable battery in it that gets recharged when put in the key slot and the other has a regular watch type battery in it. I think the one with the non-rechargeable battery goes with the comfort access.

 

I have heard the same.

The keyfob they ordered, has a removable battery slot, whether or no it's the incorrect keyfob is another story.

I'll have to call the dealership where I ordered it from tomorrow, which is different than the dealership that coded and paired the key to the car today (Wednesday).

 

My comfort access fob has removable battery.

 

That's the catch with comfort opening... You have to have a replaceable battery. In standard cars, the keyfob recharges automatically in the ignition slot.

 

it probably isnt programmed correctly.

 

My previous keys (both) have/had a removable battery.

This new key has that also.

I could've sworn the regular keys also had that battery slow as well...

It's just aggravating cause the dealership said "we tried, and just can't figure out why comfort access doesn't work with the new key, sorry". lol.

 

The regular keyfobs have a rechargeable battery. I believe the battery is soldered into the circuit board. Cars equipped with comfort opening have non-rechargeable lithium watch batteries.

If the key fails to open the door and/or start the car in close proximity, the dealer either needs to re-program or replace the keyfob. They are obligated to fix it under warranty.

 

Ok.So what you are saying is both types of key fobs have a removable battery for a battery..

But 1. kefob for car without comfort access - battery is not removable

And 2. battery for car with comfort access, like mine, battery is removable.

See pics, they are the pieces of the key I received today. (Wednesday) the newly ordered key.

 

When a key is ordered it is ordered to be VIN specific. A key can't be ordered with out the corresponding VIN #. The dealer CANNOT order the wrong key for a car. On the R56 - R55 generation cars, there is no programming the key, it arrives ready to go! All that must be done is start the car with the key in the ignition and the key is paired.

You are correct, two types of keys are available.

Type 1 is for cars without comfort access and has no removable battery compartment.

Type 2 has a removable battery compartment.

 

BTW, we have had instances where window tint affected the Comfort Access system on BMW's. They are a bit finnicky.

 

Well Well Nick

Assuming you know who I am... then you know my car isn't tinted lol.

The key I just ordered was ordered from BMW Of South Atlanta, I spoke to them and it's a comfort access key. Just the comfort access isn't functioning on my car all of a sudden. Where it was before the other 2 key fobs died, mysteriously... Ordering a new keyfob fixed the keyless entry (unlock lock trunk pop) via the remote, but comfort access :(

btw. go to bed . lol :P

 

I have a question that is slightly off-topic. In the Owner’s Lounge at https://ol.miniusa.com/oe/ownersask....&relID=2065142 the “MINI Product Manager” answered a question of the month about the “Comfort Access System” and said “. . . the comfort access system only comes with ONE set of keys . . . “. Is that true? Do you only get “one key” if you have the comfort access system? I just ordered a MCS with the comfort access system.

 

When you do get the correct key fob, it still must be reprogrammed to your personal settings, but you knew that already.

 

I have the comfort access and have two keys. It is an odd answer to a question from the Product Manager becasue most cars only come with one set of keys (usually 2 keys). My MA, from Tom Bush MINI no less, said my battery was rechargable, guess he was confused

 

Comfort Access came with TWO key fobs.
My MA reminded me to program my second key with preferences when I needed to use it.

 

Thank you, Chris (ckranert). It makes sense that a "set of keys" is "two keys" I guess I got lost in the lame story about throwing your keys into a bottomless pit.

 

Yes the keys are different. My wife's comfort access key for her "Clubman" is different than my non-comfort access key for my "S". They look different on the back.