How To Start Your BMW Without The Key

[@Core2lee91]

Thanks for the video! I normally use this for being able to lock the car whilst the engine is running (to warm up), or just so my keys don't rattle on the dashboard as I drive around

[@AyeniJephtha]

Please what if ur car was high jack and the key is in ur pocket will the car stip

[@user5511_]

It worked on my e90 325i 2005 thank you

[@ginesoliver_]

Thank you!

[@hashima777]

When you had your car on first ignition position without engine starting. You had your yellow engine light turn on 1:06 and when you started engine, light went of. Does your e87 always show that engine light before starting it. Cuz it shows the same with mine and goes of when i start the car.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yes it’s normal

[@pubgproduction85]

Thats normal

[@derekcarveitup649]

My bwm use to have to have the key fob in the ignition bit all of a sudden it doesn't and I don't know. Can anyone help me?

[@ImEpicc]

Great hack for winter

[@bomchaseken3394]

Sir i have one problem on my car bmw320 D, remote working fine and it can't ignition on , after drop key fob on the surface it doesn't work for ignition but it can read key fob id 46 how does it problem may be?

[@GeorgeAusters]

Take it to BMW, they will be able to fix it for you👍🏻

[@bomchaseken3394]

@@GeorgeAusters helpingline number please

[@tbbd727]

Can you do that to a BMW 328xi

[@tbbd727]

Thanks it worked

[@Nirvan453]

I never had to insert key in the slot into My BMW 2010 320i but now it doesn’t start without inserting key in the slot. Why? Please and thank you

[@derekoshea195]

I think the main reason for this feature is when it's very cold outside you can start the car to warm it up but still be able to lock the car so knowbody car drive it off.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Correct my friend, it’s another reason why people use this feature👍🏻

[@matthawkins6875]

Definitely not insured to leave car unattended with engine running but it’s damned convenient on cold mornings if you’re kitchen window faces the driveway ...commenting for a friend 😉

[@matthawkins6875]

‘your’ kitchen window lol

[@uncommonsense_3602]

You can still warm your car up and lock your car while leaving the key fob in, just take the key that goes in the fob and lock the door. If your car is running it can be jacked (with or without fob...unless theres some sort of key fob distance to the car). But I did that for about 6 months then the key/battery light came on, then I stopped. The slot charges your key fob while youre driving. If I'm wrong then I'm wrong, but I'm still new to all of it.

[@YusufIslam1]

@@uncommonsense_3602 I would never leave the fob in and take the key out. Far too risky for anyone to break in and do a complete getaway.

[@111drico]

My BMW 320D 2009 after driven and stopped will not crank wait for 30 to 40 min and then only will crank please help

[@mikeloveskimbo]

Thanks mate this is cool, Just bought a 2009 Series 1 and you have some very helpful videos.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Great to hear!

[@faraway4615]

Great video. Does this work for dead fobs as well? Mine is currently dead & so I’m unable to get the car started.

[@Thee60garage]

Pit in New batt

[@BobJohn-uw6bx]

U can do what with any car Renault's bmws anything that has a push button start

[@ryanlos60]

Hi all i did this trick once and now my radio does not turn off anymore even when my whole car is not on, does anyone know how to fix this??

[@eonitesh5398]

Can it work in automatic 2007 118i thanks

[@Zennonjaymusiq]

What do you make if the car is automatic?

[@YT_player_412]

Im sorry my car doesn't have this "start button" so do the directions change for me? (It is still a BMW)

[@N8TheGreatG]

Either I’m doing it wrong or it doesn’t work on my 2006 BMW 330xi. I need a new car battery though so I’m going to try after I buy a new one

[@enjoijjj]

Do you think this can mess with the CAS module? My car's CAS has failed after doing this

[@vincentrusso2769]

Does not work in my 2011 X3 which has no slot for the key fob

[@iTCXtreme]

As always, another awesome tip. Sadly, it doesn't work on my 2008 E90 330d M Sport? 😊👍

[@nonamefc7101]

For how long can you drive like that tho

[@adamstoddart9267]

So stupid question can you actually drive without them in the ignition if you do this or is it just to start the car again but you can’t drive it ??

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yes you can drive the car

[@miikapalokangas5348]

Only works with UK and US BMW. It's there so a vallet service can park your car without you leaving the key behind. In Eastern and Northern Europe it's unusual to find a vallet.

[@uncommonsense_3602]

No disrespect but that doesn't make any sense. Seems it would disrupt the normal flow of the valet system of handing valet keys or leave keys in car, get ticket number, return to valet with ticket number, get in car with keys already in it. Also the BMWs comes with a valet key that doesn't have access to certain features (trunk, glove box etc). I will admit Im not sure if it is standard for a new BMW to come with key fobs and a valet key, nor have I ever used valet before. Again no disrespect, and I am new to BMW so I don't mind being 100% wrong. I will check BMW manual at some point because some of the suggestions in the comments also dont make any sense.

[@miikapalokangas5348]

@@uncommonsense_3602 My research of looking at videos on youtube and driving multiple European e9x BMW conclude that it's only on NA versions. Small sample size leaves room for coinsidences.

[@uncommonsense_3602]

@@miikapalokangas5348 Oooooo, both of the cars I have drove have been NA versions. Ok, Im still learning the features and whatnot, thank you. 🙂

[@YusufIslam1]

Not for a valet service.

[@uncommonsense_3602]

@@YusufIslam1 Do you know what the feature is for? Seriously asking... The only thing I can think of is its just a byproduct of how the key fob works and it can be used as a "feature" if someone wanted too.

[@gerardhall2352]

Just came across this excellent 👌

[@GeorgeAusters]

You’re welcome!

[@LordOfTheDabz]

Any negative reviews towards this? Currently driving a 128i ‘11

[@ralelrogue5800]

Absolutely beautiful 🎉🎉🎉! Thanks for that Can u please help me with a small problem please? I have a bmw 520d m47 automatic 06 factory m-sport..the problem is..my key doesn't work from long distance..even when I'm near I must insist 2,3times to unlock / lock the car. Please help me 😢. Thank u

[@johnandr3ws570]

thank you

[@jackbean4693]

Top video dude!

[@GeorgeAusters]

Appreciate it!

[@cyphertube3879]

Holy shit. I had no idea. The more and more I find out these little Beamer secrets.... The more I understand why they get called the Ultimate Driving Machine

[@kaialgedage]

Thank you for instructions

[@Beamerッ]

How’s the maintenance?

[@sibusisozulu5953]

Your 10 to 15 seconds time frame lapses immediately if you open the drivers door right after you have removed the key

[@scorpionukk9561]

That’s beautiful thanks man I needed this I didn’t expect this to work haha

[@rollinoutsidetv2892]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎄. Thank you I wanted to know how to do this for a few months (safety too)

[@madam_bronjie905]

Thanks so much🤩🤩🤩

[@jasonfiore8182]

Learn something new every day eh

[@GeorgeAusters]

Correct!

[@YDu8VchU]

Put your key into the very first position without light up your instrument cluster, press the clutch, hold start for 12sec. When the car running you can remove the key.

[@daredevil9977]

And why the fuck would you do that. ??

[@YDu8VchU]

@@daredevil9977 Why you are even here if you dont want to remove the key while car running? Or you maybe search for how to start bmw without a key to stole the vehicle of someone????

[@jerryveloira7678]

I only put my key to its slot if I drive far away like 1-2hrs so it will charge, but most of the time it's always in my pocket.

[@edondina7771]

Doesn't this make the starter go bad faster?

[@esrailtadelle9608]

Thank you George, it did work😳😳👍👍👌👌

[@TrixyModzTMT]

Don't work on my e88 35i , not sure why

[@thomaspates8079]

Your door has to be closed when you do it

[@simonshek8701]

Usefule for cold warm up. Confirmed intention? Or valet or theft? Cmon

[@GeorgeAusters]

Most commonly used to warm up the seats etc

[@simonshek8701]

Valet has the lock in the glove box to piss them off.

[@rawlexgardner6053]

I have a 2005 E90 automatic transmission and that doesn't work

[@davidwozny3484]

Yes George it works with my e60 very cool 👍👍👍

[@GeorgeAusters]

Indeed!

[@carljaphets6589]

How do I start my BMW key is missing

[@GeorgeAusters]

You need a new key programming

[@markodjordjevic355]

It doesn't work on my car😢

[@12tof34]

Would that probably only work on manuals as you can't select a gear in the automatics without the key being in the slot ? Or on the older style ZF6s anyways.

[@Garik.e60]

Works on autos just fine. you shift any way you like

[@GeorgeAusters]

Works on both bro

[@12tof34]

I haven't tried it on mine so I'm not disputing it. Must give it a shot tomorrow 😀

[@danellyatt9842]

Works on my auto

[@victoriamaylor-brown2723]

Great video

[@justink-persaud1659]

You can use the fob to start it and take out the physical key and lock it from the door on the outside

[@jasonamundson8718]

How do I do on a steering wheel paddle shift standard auto?

[@lyndagraham9006]

THANK. YOU YOU CSAVED WHA FT'S L R FT OF MY MIND!

[@abdalrahmanal-sabbagh3906]

Tricky feature!

[@GeorgeAusters]

Nice little one to have!

[@deundreaverett3623]

Don‘t certain cars have to start with or without a key.

[@saulhuck8340]

18.4mpg - ouch! Glad I've got the 118d.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Haha that’s not a real world MPG.. you’re looking around 30mpg average

[@bencarter2406]

It’s works

[@GeorgeAusters]

🙌🏻

[@dianeaskew6432]

I think the reason for this feature is because if your girlfriend try to stop you from leaving you still can pull off on her LOL

[@GeorgeAusters]

Hahaha

[@zureai]

Anyone know a way where you don’t have to turn on your car and then turn it off and then turn it back on again? Seems like a waste…

[@smilebig1000]

I forgot how to remove the key lol. Thanks for doing everything step by step lol.

[@speedygee6396]

Yea my key was stuck in till the battery ran out i didn't even think of pushing in it

[@simonshek8701]

Basically it does require u to shut the door. Its def for warming up. Takes ages to warm up. And if not warmed up the design of this car reaults in death to car and get ready to throw money in every direction. Warm the fucker up.locked and safe. Then drive somewhere and forget the key which can suck. Yeah it takes that long u already changed and forgot the key altogether. Turn around get the key so u can enter your own car

[@Data4664]

SUPER!!

[@GeorgeAusters]

Thanks as always bud!

[@nssmirnov]

Got error message this morning : remote control not in ignition. I changed the fob battery but still the same issue. Do you think it may be the key reader? The car is e92

[@GeorgeAusters]

Maybe!

[@stunicholson3921]

Is it the same with the spare key?

[@nssmirnov]

Stu Nicholson I don’t have the spare key unfortunately. I did interior trim wrapping recently, going to check all cables are in place.

[@nssmirnov]

Finally, the problem was in wireless charger for my phone. I placed it near the key reader which caused some sort of interference. Saved £80 for new key and £20 key reader. Do not buy cheap crap wireless chargers, they are slow and plastic is noisy and causing interference

[@stunicholson3921]

@@nssmirnov that's great news that you managed to get it sorted, and with no cost and a quick diagnosis!

[@TMCNHC]

Doesn't work lol tried it on 745li

[@leenevin8451]

mind blown

[@GeorgeAusters]

Haha!

[@leenevin8451]

George Austers this is good for getting the engine up to temp before driving hard

[@nomanch4335]

Try just putting the key in and taking it out without starting it it will work why use the starter twice

[@grahamcartwright5141]

Very handy to know George, thanks mate.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Very welcome Graham!

[@simplyammy3658]

This is fake we have tried on my bmw e70 bmw x5 it didnt work

[@Avilissiliva88]

Here I thought watching this vid will give me the answer on how to turn your BMW without the fob key. When your fanny bag got mugged off ya in the mall 😮‍💨 At least I forgot to lock my car. 😫

[@YusufIslam1]

Is this something we can add/retrofit to our non versions, George? Would be interesting to know if we can do this. Got an E87 120i with pretty much all the bells and whistles except I don't have a sunroof. Looking forward to your reply.

[@GeorgeAusters]

You should have this

[@YusufIslam1]

@@GeorgeAusters just to clarify I mean can we retrofit keyless start to ours?

[@mshahid2898]

Ha ha- the car jacking feature is so you can drive keyless in a rough area and if someone - pulls you out of your car they can drive it but when then stop that can’t re-start it. Not so someone can try and steal your key & you can get away lol 😂

[@mshahid2898]

And warm the windscreen in the winter as someone has said 👍🏼

[@GeorgeAusters]

Yep!

[@sibusisozulu5953]

Once you open the door it will not start

[@robseventy5]

has anyone here tried to remove the key out of the slot by reaching through the window? It's worse than USB insertion. If the carjacker gets the key, they have earned it I reckon.

[@GeorgeAusters]

On the E60 it’s on the steering column on the window side👍🏻

[@robseventy5]

@@GeorgeAusters ah, ok.

[@JustJack101]

If you do this, can you then get out the car with the key, then lock the car so no one can steel it?

[@GeorgeAusters]

Correct, that's what the feature is used for

[@sibusisozulu5953]

Yes you can

[@bilson_artist6169]

Good trick until you forget to put the fob back into the slot, come out to a dead car because the ignition is still on

[@jussayinmipeece1069]

no, the car will power down after a while. These things are quite smart. With my 2010X5 if there is no movement after about 20 minutes the car makes that annoying beep for about 30 seconds then powers down. Shuts off all lights and everything. I am a new owner so I don't really know much about BMWs but they seem pretty smart if a bit finiky.

[@Thee60garage]

@@jussayinmipeece1069 wait till maintenance starts..

[@jussayinmipeece1069]

@@Thee60garage I actually bought it for real cheap because it wasn't running. I fixed the tranny myself. Then fixed the engine my self as well. Changed about $400 worth of sensors, changed all the leaking seals, changed the coils, sparkplugs and all the fluids. I tried to get my regular mechanic to do the work and he claimed that "BMWs are a nightmare to work on" so he wasn't interested. I find that hey are dead simple. Much easier than my Firebird or my old M320. The only issue i have with bmw is their insistence on using that dumbass torx head everywhere. Dumbest idea ever. One slip and its rounded.

[@Saida561]

Hi George great video will this not engage the steering lock while driving..?

[@GeorgeAusters]

It shouldn't do!

[@deundreaverett3623]

Start er up

[@deanbeacom756]

Like really have known this trick donkey years

[@GeorgeAusters]

Well done to you but a lot of people still don’t know about this👍🏻

[@raventaylor2981]

U still needed ur key fob though

[@totallychillgirl8072]

My key is not with me..what then?????😊

[@23mko52]

So you are not starting your BMW car without the key! You still need the key!

[@RR-ss9io]

Thank fuck thought i had broke something today

[@aleksandartodorovic2683]

Can I drive without a key, and if I can for how long? 😄

[@HardKnocks4LifeIC]

This is dumb. You need a working key fob. But for 15 seconds you can start your car. The title of your video says" How to start your BMW WITHOUT the key". You still NEEDED the key to start it. How about you rename your video on how to start your car before 15 seconds after removing the key.

[@chrischristopher9312]

I think he used his key.

[@DanielleAusters]

👍🏼

[@flexinonyou6076]

No it doesn’t work get to the point

[@kathehun6034]

I tought you said ANY bmw ....

[@carljaphets6589]

BMW 328i I did take power with wires off swing but don't won't to start don't have key

[@daredevil9977]

Misleading and wrong title !! YOU STLL NEED THE FOBE ENTERED IN THAT SLOT ANYWAY !!!

[@trfx6241]

Haha u still need that key to first start

[@downunder365]

wtf

[@dat_bouy]

What a useless tip 👍🏻

[@GeorgeAusters]

Not really

[@jussayinmipeece1069]

I really don't think that's the reason. The real reason i think is so you can warm up your car in cold weather without leaving the key inside the car with it unlocked.

[@GeorgeAusters]

Of course!

[@jussayinmipeece1069]

@@GeorgeAusters lol, take us living in sub zero conditions to figure that out my friend.

[@plamenkov]

Thank you!

[@GeorgeAusters]

You're welcome!