Car starts sometimes without a key and no CA package

DC_driver · 12-19-2008, 05:56 PM

Is this normal?
I do not have the Comfort Access package.

I drive my car with the key inserted, get home from work and turn it off.
Without opening the doors, I push the button and the car starts. I'm able to drive it. Then push the button to turn it off. All without the key being inserted.

But then after reentering the car, I can't start it without the key inserted.

Has anyone else tried this?

JL330i_UT · 12-19-2008, 05:57 PM

the start button works for something like 15 seconds after the key is removed. do a search theres a lot of thread about this.

ncoig · 12-19-2008, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DC_driver

I drive my car with the key inserted, get home from work and turn it off.
Without opening the doors, I push the button and the car starts. I'm able to drive it. Then push the button to turn it off. All without the key being inserted.

Does the car have a flashing light bar like this?

-N

shaddai · 12-19-2008, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JL328i

the start button works for something like 15 seconds after the key is removed. do a search theres a lot of thread about this.

If you notice the Start/Stop button stays illuminated for a while. Mine stays lit even after I lock the car...

chaz58 · 12-20-2008, 08:53 AM

No new news here - do a search.

It is an interesting feature though!

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chaz58 Captain 15 Rep 701 Posts Drives: 328iT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit Burbs iTrader: (0)	No new news here - do a search. It is an interesting feature though! __________________ _________________________________________________
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