Comfort Access query

ikslee · 03-20-2010, 07:19 PM

Hi, have just picked up the my "new" 325i manual (07 with 35000kms) and learning all the extensive features! One thing I've had a problem with is the comfort access feature - it has no problem locking but does not want to open when I place my hands on the door handle! I have noticed a battery low warning so could this be the issue?

BTW I have it booked for a service next week.

skyscraper_g80 · 03-20-2010, 07:23 PM

If you have a low battery, the comfort access feature will be turned off to save battery. Another function which might not work is the welcome lights (optic rings lighting up when you have the headlight switch set to auto and you unlock your car in a dark area)

ikslee · 03-20-2010, 09:55 PM

The welcome lights are working and some features of comfort access work as well ie. locking from outside/starting up without insertion of key!

NBTBRV8 · 03-21-2010, 12:32 AM

I see you are in Tas, where did you get your car from and where are you based?

Post some pictures up when you get a chance.

ikslee · 03-21-2010, 01:03 AM

Located in Launceston. Purchased the car privately from Sydney. Will post some pixs soon ;-)

VGR00 · 03-21-2010, 06:06 PM

First of all, try replacing the battery in the key fob. You might find that will solve the problem.

ikslee · 03-22-2010, 01:09 AM

Thanks for the suggestion but the first thing I did was to replace the remote batteries - great minds think alike ;-)

I have the car in with BMW Service so will report back on their feedback.

johnnydad · 03-22-2010, 01:29 AM

Have you tried having the key close to the door handle? I sometimes find that if I have a big bunch of keys in my pocket it is a big sluggish. Battery change is a simple first step though.

Interestingly the 525d we rented in Germany last year I didn't think had CA at first as I couldn't open it the usual way. Then the low remote battery warning came up once we got in. Started fine and later I discovered CA working as normal, without further warnings.

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ikslee New Member 6 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2007 325i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tasmania iTrader: (0)	Comfort Access query Hi, have just picked up the my "new" 325i manual (07 with 35000kms) and learning all the extensive features! One thing I've had a problem with is the comfort access feature - it has no problem locking but does not want to open when I place my hands on the door handle! I have noticed a battery low warning so could this be the issue? BTW I have it booked for a service next week.
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ikslee New Member 6 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2007 325i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tasmania iTrader: (0)	The welcome lights are working and some features of comfort access work as well ie. locking from outside/starting up without insertion of key!
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NBTBRV8 Captain 146 Rep 860 Posts Drives: LCi E60 530i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I see you are in Tas, where did you get your car from and where are you based? Post some pictures up when you get a chance.
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ikslee New Member 6 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2007 325i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tasmania iTrader: (0)	Located in Launceston. Purchased the car privately from Sydney. Will post some pixs soon ;-)
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VGR00 Major 56 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (1)	First of all, try replacing the battery in the key fob. You might find that will solve the problem.
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ikslee New Member 6 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2007 325i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tasmania iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the suggestion but the first thing I did was to replace the remote batteries - great minds think alike ;-) I have the car in with BMW Service so will report back on their feedback.
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