How does the Comfort Access System work?

Targaflorio · 02-17-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Molos 2003

Comfort access is a god send. I have always got the kids and crap in my hand and to touch the door to get in rocks. I have mine set to open all with a touch so I can get the baby in. If I did not have CA I have to dig for the key drop somethings maybe even hurt the baby. Thanks to CA i do not have this problems.

My only gripe is...for a car of this class it should be standard at least in the 335i/d.

I am in the same boat with 2 kids and I am stripping down my next order to the bones (ZMP though...), but this is one for me that I really want to try - anything to make child rearing easier for me

especially when it's 10below zero. If I lived in warm climes, with only have myself to look after this would be a luxury

mbmbm&w · 02-17-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Targaflorio

. . . 2 kids and I am stripping down . . .

Sounds like a good way to head for number three. Talk about comfort access.

Meas · 07-05-2009, 12:39 AM

Hi,

This is my first time buying a BMW and I have a lot of questions! Please help me out! I haven't been able to find a good dealer so far!

1) Does the comfort access system comes with the dynamic package only or can we add to the sports package? I am planning to get a sports package.

2) Is the alarm system necessary? The dealer I talked to said that having the comfort access system was sufficient b/c there's no way to get into the car unless they have your key.

Any responses will be appreciated!

ibimmer954 · 07-05-2009, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Meas

1) Does the comfort access system comes with the dynamic package only or can we add to the sports package? I am planning to get a sports package.

2) Is the alarm system necessary? The dealer I talked to said that having the comfort access system was sufficient b/c there's no way to get into the car unless they have your key.

Not sure about Canada. At least in the U.S., Comfort Access is a standalone option independent of any package (except on M cars where it's part of the Tech package, I believe). Sport package is a separate choice.

As for the alarm, it's really a separate issue than CA anyway. Even without CA, theoretically there's no way to get into the car without the key. Of course, bad guys rarely listen to theory. Again, it's a totally separate option. I personally don't have the alarm installed.

samwoo2go · 07-05-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Meas

Hi,

This is my first time buying a BMW and I have a lot of questions! Please help me out! I haven't been able to find a good dealer so far!

1) Does the comfort access system comes with the dynamic package only or can we add to the sports package? I am planning to get a sports package.

2) Is the alarm system necessary? The dealer I talked to said that having the comfort access system was sufficient b/c there's no way to get into the car unless they have your key.

Any responses will be appreciated!

and you can install the alarm yourself for much cheaper

Meas · 07-06-2009, 07:57 AM

Thanks for all your replies!

HighVoltage · 07-06-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by samwoo2go

and you can install the alarm yourself for much cheaper

Someone mentioned in another thread that, that is changing (may have already for '09). The alarm is no longer going to be pre-wired.

alboogiee · 07-29-2009, 07:40 PM

So if you don't have CA, do you still have the push button start/stop and have to insert the fob into the hole? I'm in the first phase of picking up an E90 and cannot figure out the dif...thanks!

VTECaddict · 07-29-2009, 07:44 PM

Yes, you still have the push button start. You just have to stick the key fob in the slot on the dash before you press the start/stop button.

With CA, you don't need to stick the fob into the dash. It just simply has to be somewhere inside the cabin (eg in your pocket, purse, bag, etc, etc.).

alboogiee · 07-29-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

Yes, you still have the push button start. You just have to stick the key fob in the slot on the dash before you press the start/stop button.

With CA, you don't need to stick the fob into the dash. It just simply has to be somewhere inside the cabin (eg in your pocket, purse, bag, etc, etc.).

Thanks! That kind of defeats the purpose of the start/stop button, but oh well...

balgopi · 02-04-2011, 11:42 AM

Is it possible to have this "key fob", but NOT have comfort access?
Because I have this key, but never tried to start the car without inserting the key in the slot and pressing 'start'

aljlin · 02-04-2011, 11:52 AM

the comfort access key and the non-comfort access keys look very similar, except for a battery panel on the back of the comfort access key. You will have to stick the key in the ignition to start the car. There is a way to use the car without the key, but it's a 4 step process, where you start the car, stop the car, pull the key out and then start the car again shortly after pulling the key out of the slot.

335forme · 03-26-2011, 12:31 AM

4 years ago I see someone said that they THOUGHT you could not add CA to a non CA car... Is this still the case?

Anyone know if you can add comfort access to a car that does not have it?

rogerdiaz · 02-24-2015, 06:12 PM

Where is the actual module for comfort access? all comfort access features just died one random day. Would like to replace it on my own.

R608 · 02-24-2015, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rogerdiaz

Where is the actual module for comfort access? all comfort access features just died one random day. Would like to replace it on my own.

Sorry, I don't know the answer to that, but this thread is almost 10 years old. You'd really be better off posting a new one specific to your question.

Conti. · 02-24-2015, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rogerdiaz

Where is the actual module for comfort access? all comfort access features just died one random day. Would like to replace it on my own.

very possible that the remote battery has either died or is on its way out. When my fob battery was low i had no comfort access. after i replaced the battery, boom, regained all my comfort access.

wwc310 · 02-25-2015, 01:18 AM

Holy thread bump, batman

esberelias · 02-25-2015, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Conti.

very possible that the remote battery has either died or is on its way out. When my fob battery was low i had no comfort access. after i replaced the battery, boom, regained all my comfort access.

+1

When I bought the car it said it did have comfort access but it didn't work for me....

than I got the batt low symbol on the dash... changed the battery in the remote and comfort access works now

rogerdiaz · 02-25-2015, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Conti.

very possible that the remote battery has either died or is on its way out. When my fob battery was low i had no comfort access. after i replaced the battery, boom, regained all my comfort access.

Thank you, that was the first thing that I did. replace battery in each fob. No comfort access features work. It's like I never had the CA option.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 02-25-2015, 08:49 AM

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How does the Comfort Access System work?

1917DOB · 11-01-2015, 03:04 PM

Selling a pair of E9X Comfort Access (Passive Go) Door Handles, CA Module and 4 CA Antennas. $250 plus shipping.

Would otherwise keep and install, but I'm not sure how to retrofit our 2013 335i Convertible (E93). Welcome advice if anyone can walk me through the install.

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aljlin Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 293 Posts Drives: 2011 335d e90 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	the comfort access key and the non-comfort access keys look very similar, except for a battery panel on the back of the comfort access key. You will have to stick the key in the ignition to start the car. There is a way to use the car without the key, but it's a 4 step process, where you start the car, stop the car, pull the key out and then start the car again shortly after pulling the key out of the slot. __________________ 2011 335d Le Mans Blue Black Leather/Aluminum Premium M-sport w/ Paddles Heated front seats, Navigation, Comfort Access Split Fold Down Rear Seats Harmon Kardon, Ipod/USB, Sattellite Radio, Alarm Picked up at welt on March 2011 : pictures of car during ED Redelivered May 2011 : Pictures of Car after Redelivery
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