BMW Key Fob Functions Tutorial - How to Use The BMW Key Fob

[@wrathofdiablo]

Didnt know the memory seats can also activate according to key fobs. Amazing! Thanks!

[@thomashelm6931]

My "favorite" feature of the fob, is, walking past my front window and seeing my trunk is open on a rainy day. And I'm wearing my robe whilst heading to the bathroom. Obviously, something was inadvertently pressed to do this. I'm grateful for my honest neighbors! And congratulations on your 1 million!

[@ECPP]

I hear you Thomas. That happened to me too in the winter I looked out and saw sunroof and all windows opened and there was fresh snow in the car. Lol

[@DrHurtYou]

To close the windows and sunroof take the key out of the fob and put it in the drivers door and turn it clockwise and hold it until everything is closed.

[@brendanegrete7247]

@SonicChristian the same 😊😊😊🎃😊😊

[@dasp125]

If your battery is dead in your key fob and you use the manual key to unlock the car you can touch the key fob against a symbol marked on the side of the steering column and push the start button in the car. This will disable the immobiliser which will enable you to still start the engine.

[@tim595]

Here in Australia all of my previous BMW (mix models) 2009-current all had the open and CLOSE windows feature. Also the headlight illumination feature (when you get home and want lights on) you could go into the vehicle (onboard computer settings) and programme headlights on after locking vehicle and choose how long you want them on for. Hope this helps future bmw owners. There is so many choices and settings that will drive you crazy. Also if you have head up display, you can adjust the light intensity and display position on the windscreen (also you can switch it off)

[@zac8543]

Hey man I am a self taught bmw owner and I have a thing escaping me and most mechanics would you like tk message or bounce an idea? Need a smart brain

[@wec8393]

Great tips! Hold the hatch button down 5 seconds and the alarm sounds. Nice feature for ladies walking to bmw in dark parking lots.

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing

[@Dave-tz9zx]

I always wanted to open my windows like that. Now I can! Thanks!

[@dual7779]

When you pulled that mechanical key, I was like is this guy a magician? Never knew about that feature before. Awesome really.

[@ECPP]

Thanks for watching

[@davidselle]

@@ECPP You can also use the manual key to open the windows / sunroof by holding the door lock in the open position (just like the remote), but unlike the remote you can use the manual key to close them as well. BMWs of this vintage also have a plastic emergency key with a chip embedded that can be used for this purpose.

[@LikeaBosss22]

Super easy to code the windows to close I did mine with the Carly App. Btw I watched your videos while researching prior to purchasing my 2013 X5D 3 months ago. Thank you!

[@ECPP]

You are welcome, what do you think about the Carly App >

[@LikeaBosss22]

ExoticCar PlayPlace it may not be as good as some higher end scanners but it has been very useful for me. I have had a series of issues with my vehicle that I have diagnosed with Carly scanner. Sticking swirl flaps, boost pressure sensor, and crank position sensor. It also allows me to reset service, request a regeneration, vehicle coding and track all of the parameters right from my phone. It has been just as essential as my 10mm socket 😁 I’m also running Malone stage 2 tune. The extra power is really nice and the fuel economy has improved. fully loaded trunk with a roof box aswell I got 9L/100km from Toronto to kawarthas and back last week.

[@whyter11]

@@LikeaBosss22 Sounds handy. How much are they going for? Do you have to pay for the Carly app also?

[@zac8543]

Has anyone reprogrammed the trunk response if you have a power draw on thr trunk from thr carly app

[@GrzegorzDurda]

OMG Dude i was about to go to the dealer for a mechanical key and you just showed me it's in my remote. WOW! Thank you so much! Wooooohooooooo! 😁😁😁😁

[@ECPP]

Thanks for watching

[@carguy_0627]

Omg I never knew my X5 could do all of this including yours thanks a lot for this video

[@ECPP]

You are very welcome

[@carguy_0627]

ExoticCar PlayPlace gonna subscribe to ur channel👍

[@ECPP]

Thanks a lot. Very much appreciated. Have a great one.

[@carguy_0627]

ExoticCar PlayPlace ur very welcome 😉 u have a great one too👍👍

[@carguy_0627]

ExoticCar PlayPlace hey buddy I have a question, my X5 headlight turned pink do you have a solution for this?

[@aarzy888]

To close the windows on my 2008 335i (with the fob) I have to press the lock button twice and hold on the second press. Try it may work on yours to ;). Grate vid thank you

[@JustAutoChannel]

This is one of the best review video . I love what you are doing. I didn’t know you can do all this with a BMW key fob.

[@ECPP]

Thanks a lot for watching.

[@JustAutoChannel]

Thank you for finding the time to reply. You are awesome and keep up your good work.

[@davidhall3747]

Thanks for the tuturial- just acquired the BMW 760i

[@trebaelyan2350]

awesome car, how's it been?

[@davidhall3747]

@@trebaelyan2350 Not too bad. I bought it as a project car. I don't drive it that much. I repaired or replaced the Following: 1) New Brake Pads and Rotors 2) New Electric Fuel Pump 3) New Front Passenger Window Regulator. 4) New Spark Plugs 5) New Coil Packs 6) New Front Left Brake Caliper 7) New Front Upper & Lower Control Arms 8) DME 1 & DME 2 Software updates 9) New Bank 2 Sensor 1 Oxygen Sensor. 10) New Starter Theres always something to maintain on this fancy BMW.

[@sulaimanalshakeeli6064]

Thanks alot and also you can close the hatch by keep pressing the same button

[@ScrewInTheTuna_]

Windows thing works on my m135i - amazing - thanks!

[@ECPP]

You are very welcome

[@ChooseU4ever]

I had a BMW for 4years, didnt know some of these tricks

[@mikex5m241]

Hi. Great video, you can't close with the key 1:54 , but you can close it with comfort touch. If you have your key in the pocket... just touch the door handle it will lock it touch and hold again and it will close windows and sunroof

[@ECPP]

Thanks Mike. Have a great one.

[@devontastanfield5699]

i just discovered watching your video that I can start my bmw 2014 x1 without my key being in the charging port after two years of having it....mind is blown at this point

[@r-turoadventures4104]

Hold the lock button for 5-6 seconds and it will roll up the windows. Same with comfort (soft) access. Put hand over handle area to lock door and leave hand there for 5-6 seconds and it will roll up windows. If that doesn’t work then the car needs to be coded. Can be done with Carly App and OBD ll module at home. Lots of coding features can taylor your BMW to the desired functions.

[@ECPP]

Nice, thanks for sharing.

[@juansosa3549]

Thank you for the tips.👍🏼👍🏼

[@ECPP]

You are most welcome

[@TheMrbiggs]

I just took my friends on a roadtrip with my X5. It’s such a good car.

[@ECPP]

They are lovely vehicles

[@willidx42]

Opening and closing works on the 2019 X3 M40i in North America.Thnaks for the tip concerning disabling the alarm while people are onside.

[@emopopo]

Does it work for a 2016 x1? Planning on buying a preowned x1.

[@katbaleu]

Tip: Another way to open or close all the windows at once is you open and take the key out of the fob, put the key into the drivers door lock, turn and hold the key in position either left or right, depending on whether you want to open or close the windows.

[@thensr2011]

For which model years does that work? I have a 2000 X5 with a different type of key; no fob.

[@sulakay3305]

Thanks for the video. I tried with 2012 BMW X1 but no luck. Any help?

[@jessepleytez7899]

I came because my keys bmw symbol middle button doesn’t do anything. So basically my car doesn’t lock. In order to lock it I have to take out he manual key and use it in the key hole. Any one know what I can do to fix it.

[@rickslick730]

I also have an X5 a 2011 and you can also roll down the windows and the sunroof and roll them up by turning the key on the lock

[@ECPP]

Thats a great point, mine does as well, Nice feature and convenient.

[@natking1u1z99]

08 E90s, as well.

[@TheCannabisWhisperer]

If you press the lock button on the handle (comfort entry) for 5 secs all the windows roll up.

[@rickslick730]

Sometimes it's good to keep the key in the ignition slot it recharges the battery for the key fob

[@TheCannabisWhisperer]

Rick Smooth I hear that allot.. but take into consideration that the battery from the jewelry stores or key cutting places are not rechargeable so it should only apply to keys that have no way of changing the battery like an e46 also the e46 has a copper coil that’s in the ignition. I am not sure if they implemented the same coils due to a replaceable battery in the fob if there is a coil you would need a rechargeable battery. If you have a source for rechargeable fob batteries pls share it with us.

[@robbymarton74]

Really liked your video man. You seem like a great person

[@ECPP]

Thank you

[@itsshalevfromtaxidashcamer9390]

It's a terrific idea. You show how to use the BMW X5 key, how a thief will not steal the car.

[@dennisneedham1178]

My first experience with your videos and I like it. I look forward to more. I also have a question: Do you know if you can change the heads-up display from MPH to KPH or vice versa. My vehicle is a 2014 X5.

[@subes5873]

Didn't know either, always wondered why my car beeps like crazy while washing it. The windows down thing I think I did it once by accident and just noticed the windows we're down didn't know if I had left them down. 2011 E92 M3

[@ECPP]

Thanks a lot for watching

[@machtschnell7452]

The comment about the second hit of the off button is very useful. I've always been washing my car with my key fob in my pocket and my comfort access starts to lock and unlock constantly when the water hits the car and rlnses. Totally aggravating but hopefully now I have that fixed and can keep the key fob on me while I wash and dry the car.

[@acidpork577]

3:20 - I have 2009 X5 Diesel (almost like yours) without comfort access. I found that I can unlock the car with the key, slide key in the slot, start the engine. Then, after a half a minute, I can shut down the engine and take key out of the slot and (without long pause) press break and start the engine without key in the slot. After that I can lock lock my car running to get it wormed up and go home with the key in my pocket. Fount this feature unexpectedly... :)

[@ECPP]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing

[@GoodgirlDee8]

Wow I had my car for almost for a month and didn't know I could wind my windows down and open sunroof with key, I can't stop doing it now lol

[@vglSR007]

Lol .. you can also put them back up if you hold the lock button on your door handle!!

[@kimberlyspencer4901]

You can do it with your actual key as well.

[@subes5873]

My 2011 m3 opens the windows, does not close them. I've seen this video before about disabling the system so it wouldn't chirp while washing the car. Forgot how to disable rewatched and will try that next time.

[@rangerskyflyer8673]

I love that. I love your BMW

[@ECPP]

Thanks a lot. Cheers.

[@Dj_amazing]

Audible noise is the actuators locking doors and fuel tank tilt feature is if your car is rocked or picked up so wheels being stolen or car moving

[@callmeishmael7452]

Yes. But. HOW do you code your seat positions to your fob?

[@sokolbajrami4596]

Great man made me buy an x5

[@chrisncars317]

Would you buy a used e70 diesel today with ~150k miles in the US market today? I’ve watched several of your videos but I figured it wouldn’t hurt asking

[@ECPP]

Maybe a deleted unit with low enough ks.

[@chrisncars317]

@@ECPP what about one with a n55 engine?

[@YankeePaul1]

You forgot to mention that if you hold the mechanical key in the left position it opens all windows and roof. Right will close all and fold the mirrors.

[@OlaGbolahan]

Does this have a remote start option? I expect not or he would have mentioned it but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask to confirm.

[@martinnadler6639]

Being a first time BMW owner of a 2015 550i Xdrive with MDrive (not sure about the terminology) want to learn more. Thank you for your video. BTW drove SAAB's before.

[@LoudFire85]

Nice sandals !...

[@alloutofdonuts3998]

Fan of Xena warrior princess? lol

[@eliasbergstrom5300]

I've got a e91 2008 which was sold in Sweden and i can close the windows :)

[@faznout]

I have a 2011 x5 50i and the "comfort acess" doesn't seem to work on any of the doors. I even changed the batter in the key fob and that didn't change anything. There's no damage to any of the door handles so I'm not sure why when I touch the door handle, it doesn't lock or unlock the doors. I almost feel like there's some setting on the key fob or inside the car that disables the comfort access and you can only use the key fob to get lock the doors.

[@Mr.Manson]

Hey, can you make that subscribe sound 10x louder? Thanks.

[@ECPP]

Will do

[@christopherkenn53]

Using the key in the door lock. Turn and hold to open or close all windows and noon roof.

[@QUiNTiNBANKS]

Amazing content

[@seant5360]

With my X1 hold your hand on the front exterior handle and the windows and sun roof will close.

[@yeuemxuatdoi]

I also have a 2009 x5 diesel, and I just tried the press start without the key inserted in the slot, and nothing happened... Anyway, i don't know why the air blows out very weak from dash...

[@soccertechnicalinstitutell9477]

Nice Also if you maintain the hatch button for long, you start the alarm

[@ECPP]

That’s true

[@rosehuff3131]

Soccer Technical Institute LLC ... Thank you! This is actually what I was wanting to know or find, how to set the alarm off intentionally, I can use it when I want to let people know that I was in danger.

[@kaystar3434]

Still trying to pull the key out. I may not have the strength, so can't wait to have my mechanic do it!

[@ChrisDeger]

I think if you program it with bimmercode you can fix that the closing of windows and sunroof that is

[@kabbi9153]

Very informative. Thanks!

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@SupraMan68]

HI all I think if you have the soft touch door lock on your bmw. ..you can close the windows and sun roof by keeping your finger on the door censer until they close

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing

[@Jamiciyare]

ExoticCar PlayPlace p

[@mariosandoval2779]

Hello Mr. exotic, I love your videos, recently purchased a used 2010 E70 with comfort package, but now driver door comfort unlock is not working but the other doors do work. Do you have experience with this? When parked overnight the next day I have a high battery drainage? In your opinion, is it the faulty driver door draining the battery? Or would it be my alternator resisters or battery? If opinion to share would be great. I have a couple of e46's and do work on them Myself. Feel on top of the world working them, but the x5 took some wind from my sail heh. Thanks again Mario

[@MaxsTrainspotting]

My dad used to have an e61 5 series touring and the fob died so he used the key and he locks with it. The alarm keeps going off with it. Even if it's locked with the key and I have been locked inside and someone opened the interior mirror then the alarm went off

[@My6stringer]

great info, thanks !

[@ECPP]

You are very welcome

[@ARCtrooperblueleader]

I was helping my father with the starting point(I don't drive), this was extremely helpful.

[@ECPP]

Glad it was a bit helpful

[@scotthanks6937]

You can do the thing without the key in the car, even without comfort opening. You put the key in, start up the car. Then stop the car remove the key and press the restart button within 10 secs, and it will start. Then you can get out the car and lock it while still running. At least that works here in the U.K., (but so does the total closure on the lock button).

[@ECPP]

Great tip Scott, thanks.

[@scotthanks6937]

ExoticCar PlayPlace Yeah, it’s a good thing on a hot day (when we get one here in England) so that you can leave the car running until the a/c cools the interior down a bit without someone coming along and nicking ya motor.

[@michaelpoczynek]

Cool! Thanks.

[@ECPP]

You bet!

[@shafaqatali5696]

My father has a 2006 x5 but it’s an europion version do these tricks work on that car

[@ECPP]

Most yrs

[@forbes4]

I have had a 2017 X3 for 8 months now and didn't know you could press and hold the button to open all the windows....very cool! Thanks.

[@stanktail]

Does the his/her feature work if you are a same-sex couple? Or if single, and haven't decided your gender identity, do they make 3rd, 4rth, or 5th key to help you through the transition?

[@ECPP]

One word……hahahaha

[@DimitriosPetsios]

try keeping pressed on the key fob the button of the trunk, normally it should allow you to leave it open in the angle you want immediately when depressing it, let;s say in order to carry a longer than your trunk object. If you try let us know if it worked!

[@sadrackmesidor5427]

Dimitrios Petsios bed Benz

[@01starnet]

Check the light flashing under interior mirror flashing or not that's also how you check tilt alarm

[@ECPP]

True

[@1stNumberOne]

How do you turn it on?

[@QueenFrancesJohnson]

That was very informative... thank you

[@ECPP]

You are very welcome

[@PaulBrissonPUNTA_GORDA]

Is there a way to lock the car without the key fob when leaving the vehicle?

[@barkingshark6413]

Good video, Sweet ride...no go clean it !

[@ECPP]

Thanks. Will do, lol. Cheers.

[@shekhar1234]

I see 9.5L/100km on your dash. Is it normal or yours is really good on gas? Because mine never drops below 10.5 (yes, I do not drive like crazy. I am very gentle with my X5)

[@ECPP]

That’s true mileage that I get but I drive mostly highway and freeway. It is surprisingly great

[@tristinfernandez2205]

Does this work with the X3 as well? Thinking of buying a used 2013 X3.

[@ECPP]

Generally, yes if similar generations.

[@rohdoug]

You did not mention the key can lock the hatch/booth from the armrest console. If you don’t want, say the car wash people or Machanic to have access to the car booth you can lock it and take that mechanical key with you while leaving the fob with them.

[@rba502]

If you hold the lock button in cars with folding mirrors they will fold works on my 2012 740Li

[@ECPP]

True

[@GayleneAmador]

What do u do when u try to start and forgot to put foot on brake before starting.i do this alot and have to wait 30 minutes or longer before it will reset and start. Sometimes 3 hours. What can I do

[@HarishKumar-qj3sq]

Very helpful Mark....

[@ECPP]

Thanks for watching

[@F1shguy1526]

If the manual key is removed from the fob will it still start the car?

[@Isk_98]

Yes it will

[@BantuKing]

Why would my 07 X5 lose memory setup on the radio and other features? Please make a video, Thanks

[@Mo-it2zq]

Can you make a “how to use turn signal” tutorial for Bmw drivers ?

[@ECPP]

Lol

[@lizsherman5398]

I have a 2007 X5. Last week the SAT and CD are not available in the idrive menu. They are gray and cannot be accessed. I cannot even get to Channel 0 on XM. Any suggestions as to why this happened out of the blue?

[@stevec00ps]

And on a convertible, press and holding unlock makes the roof fold down too

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@joaquin698]

Great Vid! Straight to the point and very useful info 👌🏻.. TKS.. God Bless! Just subscribed 👌🏻🙏🏻

[@ECPP]

Thanks a lot for joining. Cheers

[@sadatyahaya2964]

Can leaving the motion detector on run ya battery low ??

[@ECPP]

Well…..

[@sadatyahaya2964]

I have the 2011 x6 bmw and the battery keep running out of battery every week

[@AriVovp]

You cannot close the tailgate with the key fob right?. If so please show me

[@sragga]

my '88 e32 had most of those features, and my '95, and '01 e38 have all those features, but have to use carsoft to program the key to close the windows.

[@apriljonez9858]

Everything is power very impressive

[@ncp3077]

Wow, that is some cool stuff what model is that?

[@nicholasdyer3258]

Hi where did you get the sound effect did you use for the subscribe button?

[@onlineshopper8573]

Nice video , thanks for all your info

[@zeebaali2494]

Nice video

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@jaykwak6469]

Thank you for video. I wonder that how start engine without putting the key in slot. Did you code it?? it's 2:19

[@closetoretirement1]

The car must have the Comfort Access option for this to work.

[@daniellehoward7295]

Great video!

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@schmedy]

How do you set the seat memory per key for each person

[@MaxsTrainspotting]

I think you put the key in the ignition then set your seats. Then use the other key with the other seat. That's what I think of

[@kevt9442]

Each key has 2 memory settings, so memory 1 and memory 2 with key 1 will be different than memory 1 and memory 2 with key 2.

[@hidri86]

Can you try and take the conventional key out and put it to the drivers door and try to lock it but keep it holding on lock position see if that will lock the windows

[@janistrandman9361]

I have 2008 x5 and i dont have comfort mode but i can leave my car running and close doors.Stop motor,then take key off,pull start button and it will start.

[@gideonsolaiman2404]

Very usefull info. Thanks bro.

[@ECPP]

Anytime. Cheers.

[@121murph]

Just so y’all know. At least on e9x models, if your car is running you can leave the car running with the key still in your pocket I.e to lock the car when warming up/cooling down. Start car with key in slot. Turn off with button and remove key. Within 10 seconds hold foot on brake and press start button again. You can now leave the car running and walk away with the key.

[@JohnDavid-ko5qc]

I still don't know how to adjust rear view mirror. My wife needs it. Just bought 2009 X5 4.8.

[@hanslowen3568]

I have a 2012 F11 were it says "low battery" and when I put in a new battery it takes about 2-3 month and it says "low battery" again. I checked it and it's 3.6V on both the old and new battery and it's the same with both fobs and I can unlock the car from 20 yards. I still use them but some times it says "no key" and I can't start unless I lock and unlock a couple of times and it has been like this for 5 years. A solution anyone?

[@rvhextall]

You've probably sorted this or even have a new car now but I had a similar issue with an octavia. I had to turn the battery around inside the key so the positive terminal picture was facing a certain direction. The battery was basically rotating inside the key which shouldn't make any difference really should it! Might be the same or completely different but just thought I'd share this experience.