Fobs, Torches, Boots & Beeps

Soootylad · 05-21-2012, 05:41 AM

Hi guys,

I've had my car a while now and have accumulated a few q's if thats ok...

1) I've read a few times that there should be an "emergency" or "valet" key in the glovebox... is that what I'm missing here?

2) or am I missing a rechargeable torch?

3) Where is the switch (apparently located in the glovebox) to lock the boot so I can just give somebody the body of the key and keep the inner (actual key-looking section) bit - hence enabling me to lock away things in the glovebox and boot?

4) Is there any hidden setting somewhere to enable audible beeps when locking and unlocking the car? I miss the acknowledgement for piece of mind from past cars...

That is all

BanziBarn · 05-21-2012, 05:42 AM

I've always wondered about that slot in the glove box too.

Cyprio · 05-21-2012, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Soootylad

Hi guys,

I've had my car a while now and have accumulated a few q's if thats ok...

1) I've read a few times that there should be an "emergency" or "valet" key in the glovebox... is that what I'm missing here?

2) or am I missing a rechargeable torch?

3) Where is the switch (apparently located in the glovebox) to lock the boot so I can just give somebody the body of the key and keep the inner (actual key-looking section) bit - hence enabling me to lock away things in the glovebox and boot?

4) Is there any hidden setting somewhere to enable audible beeps when locking and unlocking the car? I miss the acknowledgement for piece of mind from past cars...

That is all

Yes you're missing your torch, not sure if it is rechargable though. My torch has a non-rechargable battery.

IanS100 · 05-21-2012, 06:30 AM

The audible beep is missing due to UK regulations (regarding noise I assume) but can be coded back in if you don't mind shelling out some wonga to BMW, provided they're prepared to do it, but I dread to think how much they'll charge!

makkan00 · 05-21-2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Soootylad

2) or am I missing a rechargeable torch?

You are missing torch in that photo.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soootylad

4) Is there any hidden setting somewhere to enable audible beeps when locking and unlocking the car? I miss the acknowledgement for piece of mind from past cars...

That is all

You will need to code your car to do that, or indy with autologic should be able to help.

hobo mofo · 05-21-2012, 07:10 AM

As the guys above have said, it's where the torch sits.

doughboy · 05-21-2012, 08:15 AM

Yup, torch holder. Non rechargeable.

Emergency key (and its perch in the glovebox) went in about 07.

I'm trying to think if my 06 E90 had a boot lock switch in the glovebox? Maybe a pre-LCI thing?

They changed the boot locking philosophy in about 07, you used to be able to open the boot with your fob WHILST the car was still locked, but now you have to unlock the car first, then you can open the boot with your fob.

IanS100 · 05-21-2012, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by doughboy

They changed the boot locking philosophy in about 07, you used to be able to open the boot with your fob WHILST the car was still locked, but now you have to unlock the car first, then you can open the boot with your fob.

& what a ridiculous idea it is, unlocking the car even though I only want to put some shopping in the boot - any idea why UK cars are like this?

Statler · 05-21-2012, 09:08 AM

Mrs Statler's 2012 Jag XF allows the boot to open from the fob and locks automatically when closed again. And I've checked, if the keys are in the boot it won't lock!

rich1068 · 05-21-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Statler

And I've checked...

lol.

Billyray911 · 05-21-2012, 12:45 PM

As youre in Staffs,If you have any need to pop into Birmingham( well, the black country) let me know and I'll give you the details of an Indy who can enable the arm-disarm bleeps.
Takes about 5 minutes...

Soootylad · 05-21-2012, 02:35 PM

Righto

PM me his details if you will and I'll pop in soon

Billyray911 · 05-21-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Soootylad

Righto

PM me his details if you will and I'll pop in soon

I'll put the link up for everyone to have a look.Ive had a few bits done including some wheels refurbished-very happy with their work.

http://www.stourbridgeautomotive.co..../bmw_servicing

05-21-2012, 05:41 AM	#1
Soootylad Private First Class 18 Rep 146 Posts Drives: E90 330D M Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Staffordshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 330D M ... [0.00]	Fobs, Torches, Boots & Beeps Hi guys, I've had my car a while now and have accumulated a few q's if thats ok... 1) I've read a few times that there should be an "emergency" or "valet" key in the glovebox... is that what I'm missing here? 2) or am I missing a rechargeable torch? 3) Where is the switch (apparently located in the glovebox) to lock the boot so I can just give somebody the body of the key and keep the inner (actual key-looking section) bit - hence enabling me to lock away things in the glovebox and boot? 4) Is there any hidden setting somewhere to enable audible beeps when locking and unlocking the car? I miss the acknowledgement for piece of mind from past cars... That is all __________________ E90 330D M-Sport Auto \| EMapped
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IanS100 Major General 135 Rep 5,050 Posts Drives: 520d F10 LCI M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southport UK iTrader: (0)	The audible beep is missing due to UK regulations (regarding noise I assume) but can be coded back in if you don't mind shelling out some wonga to BMW, provided they're prepared to do it, but I dread to think how much they'll charge!
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hobo mofo Captain 26 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2007 325i e90 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London iTrader: (1)	As the guys above have said, it's where the torch sits.
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doughboy Major General 1581 Rep 8,971 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Yup, torch holder. Non rechargeable. Emergency key (and its perch in the glovebox) went in about 07. I'm trying to think if my 06 E90 had a boot lock switch in the glovebox? Maybe a pre-LCI thing? They changed the boot locking philosophy in about 07, you used to be able to open the boot with your fob WHILST the car was still locked, but now you have to unlock the car first, then you can open the boot with your fob. Last edited by doughboy; 05-21-2012 at 08:21 AM..
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Statler Major Pain in the Arse 12 Rep 347 Posts Drives: E92 320D M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Mrs Statler's 2012 Jag XF allows the boot to open from the fob and locks automatically when closed again. And I've checked, if the keys are in the boot it won't lock!
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