[AcrimoniousMofo]

Originally Posted by StolenLexus

Yeah, the comfort access works most of the time for me, but not all the time.

I don't have it set to unlock when approaching the vehicle, but a lot of time when I have my hand under the door handle, the proximity sensor doesn't recognize my key fob, I guess, and it doesn't unlock. When that happens, I'll just lift the door handle and it'll unlock...sometimes. Other times I'll lift the door handle and it still won't open, resorting to me having to use the key fob to unlock the car lol.

I DO have it set to lock when walking away and that works maybe 95% of the time. At times I'll be a good distance away without hearing the lock beep, resorting to me having to use the key fob to lock the car lol.

Same. Though I have noticed a correlation between this occurring and my key fob being in the same pocket as my Ridge wallet, and I am wondering if the wallet is blocking the radio signal (as it claims to be able to do). I haven't given this any serious kind of testing, but I do try to keep them separate and seem to be having less issues.

[nype]

More of a problem / dislike but wondering if there is a solution other than using voice commands.

I wish the shortcuts menu was accessible by clicking up on the iDrive controller wheel when in CarPlay. It seems that you have to either touch the screen left side shortcuts or press one of the buttons above the controller in order to toggle out of CarPlay.

I’m trying to use the shortcuts menu and controller as much as possible for common regular tasks. The buttons above the controller have a horrible tactile feel and I dislike using them. And with using those buttons just to get out of CarPlay it’s an added step (just to get to the shortcuts menu).

Nothing major obviously. Any suggestions?

[German1967]

Originally Posted by nype

More of a problem / dislike but wondering if there is a solution other than using voice commands.

I wish the shortcuts menu was accessible by clicking up on the iDrive controller wheel when in CarPlay. It seems that you have to either touch the screen left side shortcuts or press one of the buttons above the controller in order to toggle out of CarPlay.

I’m trying to use the shortcuts menu and controller as much as possible for common regular tasks. The buttons above the controller have a horrible tactile feel and I dislike using them. And with using those buttons just to get out of CarPlay it’s an added step (just to get to the shortcuts menu).

Nothing major obviously. Any suggestions?

You swipe down in the center of the screen to bring up the short cut menu.

[nype]

Originally Posted by German1967

You swipe down in the center of the screen to bring up the short cut menu.

That doesn’t work from within CarPlay does it?

Also, was trying to use the controller and shortcuts menu for everything, and avoid reaching for the screen.

[JoeyJoeJo]

Up on the controller doesn't work in android auto either which is inconvenient but swipe down does.

[nype]

Originally Posted by JoeyJoeJo

Up on the controller doesn't work in android auto either which is inconvenient but swipe down does.

Interesting that swipe down works. Will try in CarPlay but likely the same. Makes no sense that the controller doesn’t work for this.

[German1967]

Originally Posted by nype

That doesn’t work from within CarPlay does it?

Also, was trying to use the controller and shortcuts menu for everything, and avoid reaching for the screen.

I believe it does. Try it.

[German1967]

Since Day 1 I have an “Adaptive Light Malfunction” error message that randomly appears. After several dealer visits to isolate the problem (software, hardware) it turns out that indeed one headlight is defective from the factory ($5k replacement under warranty).

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by German1967

Since Day 1 I have an “Adaptive Light Malfunction” error message that randomly appears. After several dealer visits to isolate the problem (software, hardware) it turns out that indeed one headlight is defective from the factory ($5k replacement under warranty).

Hell of a mark up as a headlight is approx $1800 retail.

[Tofuu]

Android Auto will randomly disconnect from the phone and then automatically reconnect again. Seems to happen multiple times within the same few minutes when it does happen.

It seems to happen less often when the phone is plugged in and charging to the usb C port.

Quite annoying when it happens while using google maps to navigate somewhere unfamiliar.

[Littlecoupe]

Originally Posted by Tofuu

Android Auto will randomly disconnect from the phone and then automatically reconnect again. Seems to happen multiple times within the same few minutes when it does happen.

It seems to happen less often when the phone is plugged in and charging to the usb C port.

Quite annoying when it happens while using google maps to navigate somewhere unfamiliar.

I have this same issue, in fact, it happened this morning twice. I find once it happens, I can take my phone out of my jeans pocket and put it in the tray where the wireless charger is (mine doesn't have wireless charging). It seems to have no issue after that.

With that said, it's pretty rare I get a full AA disconnect, maybe one day a month. I will get little quick connection hiccups once every week or two, I think.

I don't know if it's the 4 year old phone, the (thin) case, being in my pocket, or AA itself. Or a combination of all of the above.

It generally works well, but it has hiccups.

[Bandit009]

Originally Posted by Bandit009

Radio station scrolling using steering wheel buttons stops randomingly then I need to go to presets to get the scrolling to start again. Scrolls perfectly fine if I am streaming music from my phone.

Recently this is no longer a problem. This gremlin moved out of my car. Maybe it was a sticky button that worked itself out.

Now if my squealing tire would go away I might be in 240i heaven. Lol!

[Dinosoar]

On my 230 (10/21 build date), the driver's side rear-view mirror retract gearing failed; made popping sounds opening and closing. The dealer said the gears were failing and they replaced it under warranty.

Of course, they gouged/scratched the black surround on the mirror case and I had to go back for that to be replaced.

[Drivr.Mod]

Reviving this thread. Anyone experiencing a thump or thud at low rpms when accelerating? For example.. when leaving a stop sign upon initial acceleration rear end area will thud. The go away. It doesnt do it 100% but if i keep trying it will replicate.

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by Drivr.Mod

Reviving this thread. Anyone experiencing a thump or thud at low rpms when accelerating? For example.. when leaving a stop sign upon initial acceleration rear end area will thud. The go away. It doesnt do it 100% but if i keep trying it will replicate.

Do you have it in sport, sort individual air sport plus mode with iconic sounds selected by any chance?

[johnskiller]

Originally Posted by German1967

Re: Comfort Access: locking when leaving so far has worked every time. Unlocking when touching fails maybe 20% of the time for no apparent reason.

iPhone 15 PM: CarPlay won’t connect with VPN active.

I set my iPhone 13 PM to connect vpn after CarPlay connected and it works well.

[Antique-ace]

Okay here's a new one...
Whenever I remote start my car the steering wheel heating gets turned on regardless of the outside temperature. I have checked the settings in the "preconditioning/ventilation" menu and verified the steering wheel heating option is disabled. I cannot figure out why this is happening. Any help would be appreciated.

[ninja_geezer]

Originally Posted by Sonic RR

I've had a rear diff leak. Not fixed yet, they did an input shaft seal but now believe it's the actuator seal. I'm told this the diff is a different design starting in 23MY.

The Carplay pass through for nav still intermittently shows car in wrong position. Mostly solved with the OTA software back around Aug'23.

Happy to say no reboots of my ID8 so far. I feel like it's inevitable but has been spotless for me. Planning to code a few items like auto start/stop. Update if anything changes.

Most frustrating for me personally, I disabled the walk up comfort access. The normal CA does not respond well. Often have to actually pull remote out and press button . I'm careful not to contact the lock dashes when trying to open. I've had BMWs, Audis,Mercs for years. I know how it's supposed to work. It just kinda sucks. I had an F30 that wasn't great too. Has anyone else noticed same thing?



Sonic

I'm careful not to contact the lock dashes when trying to open
can i ask why this ???

[ninja_geezer]

Originally Posted by Brian1988

I noticed this happens to me if I open my door instantly as I turn the car off or if I turn it off after opening the door. If I turn the car off and wait a second or two before opening the door the radio stops playing as I open the door.

i used bimmercode to make the unit turn off as soon as i open the door .

[Sonic RR]

Originally Posted by ninja_geezer

I'm careful not to contact the lock dashes when trying to open
can i ask why this ???

Because that’s the “lock” sensor. Where you touch is designed to tell the system what you are trying to accomplish lock vs unlock.


Sonic

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by Sonic RR

Because that’s the “lock” sensor. Where you touch is designed to tell the system what you are trying to accomplish lock vs unlock.


Sonic

You’d need a deformed hand or a thumb next to your pinky to hit the grooves when opening the door.

[BG42]

Originally Posted by Pentland

You’d need a deformed hand or a thumb next to your pinky to hit the grooves when opening the door.

Maybe extremely small hands. Opening the handle though should be an indication to the car you are trying to get in weird problem I have never experienced.