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

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BMW Key Fob Functions Tutorial
The BMW Key Fob has a number of functions that can be very difficult to know and to use. I take you through everything you need to know about a BMW key fob and how to use it. If you're wondering how your BMW key fob works, or you're looking for some BMW key fob tricks, then this is the tutorial video for you.
If you've ever purchased a used BMW and didn't know how to use the BMW Key Fob, then here are all the functions. I show you everything from simple use of your key fob to unlock and lock the car, to disabling the tilt alarm, to showing you how to open your windows and sunroof. Not only that, but I show you that the BMW Key Fob cannot close windows in North America, despite what some people say.
This video helps you with BMWs from 2007 and newer up and around the 2012 time frame. The 330, the 320, 328, 5 series, 7 series, the e60, and my X5 in the background. All of those BMWs have the same key fob and will have these same control functions.
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@thomashelm6931 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@wrathofdiablo 5 жыл бұрын

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

@tim595 3 жыл бұрын

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)

@Dave-tz9zx 5 жыл бұрын

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

@LikeaBosss22 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@LikeaBosss22 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@DrHurtYou 4 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@SonicChristian the same 😊😊😊🎃😊😊

@GrzegorzDurda Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@dual7779 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ECPP 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@davidselle 4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@dasp125 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@machtschnell7452 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@carguy_0627 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ECPP 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@carguy_0627 3 жыл бұрын

ExoticCar PlayPlace gonna subscribe to ur channel👍

@ECPP 3 жыл бұрын

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

@carguy_0627 3 жыл бұрын

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

@carguy_0627 3 жыл бұрын

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

@davidhall3747 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tuturial- just acquired the BMW 760i

@trebaelyan2350 3 жыл бұрын

awesome car, how's it been?

@davidhall3747 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@dennisneedham1178 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@rangerskyflyer8673 5 жыл бұрын

I love that. I love your BMW

@ECPP 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Cheers.

@sulakay3305 4 жыл бұрын

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

@mariosandoval2779 3 жыл бұрын

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

@sragga 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@wec8393 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@aarzy888 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ChooseU4ever 5 жыл бұрын

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

@ScrewInTheTuna_ 4 жыл бұрын

Windows thing works on my m135i - amazing - thanks!

@ECPP 4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@mikex5m241 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. Have a great one.

@emopopo 4 жыл бұрын

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

@JustAutoChannel 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching.

@JustAutoChannel 4 жыл бұрын

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

@willidx42 5 жыл бұрын

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

@devontastanfield5699 5 жыл бұрын

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

@kabbi9153 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thanks!

@ECPP 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@OlaGbolahan 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@gideonsolaiman2404 5 жыл бұрын

Very usefull info. Thanks bro.

@ECPP 5 жыл бұрын

Anytime. Cheers.

@Dj_amazing 5 жыл бұрын

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

@hidri86 5 жыл бұрын

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

@nicholasdyer3258 5 жыл бұрын

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

@itsshalevfromtaxidashcamer9390 5 жыл бұрын

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

@juansosa3549 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips.👍🏼👍🏼

@ECPP Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome

@GoodgirlDee8 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kimberlyspencer4901 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it with your actual key as well.

@BantuKing 4 жыл бұрын

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

@My6stringer 4 жыл бұрын

great info, thanks !

@ECPP 4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@TheMrbiggs 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ECPP 4 жыл бұрын

They are lovely vehicles

@TheDschuller90 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Didnt know a lot of this and explains a lot about what happens when I switch my fobs lol. Hope you are enjoying the m5 that car is legendary.

@ECPP 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Daniel. Have a great one. Cheers.

@lizsherman5398 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@daniellehoward7295 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@ECPP 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@martinnadler6639 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@subes5873 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching

@1TracciL 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Subbed

@subes5873 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@HarishKumar-qj3sq 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful Mark....

@ECPP 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@callmeishmael7452 2 жыл бұрын

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

@PmPbreeze 5 жыл бұрын

Good job.

@ECPP 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch for watching.

@ncp3077 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Frosty-cu8tr 5 жыл бұрын

Nice vid u really helped me

@forbes4 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@ARCtrooperblueleader 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ECPP 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was a bit helpful

@VanHellsing12 4 жыл бұрын

My 135i Coupe from 2008 does all of the opening of the windows when I hold down the unlock button. But I don't have the soft touch opening and of course I can't close the windows unless I do it manually from inside with the key physically in the ignition.

@robbymarton74 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ECPP 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@faznout 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@dipbleu 5 жыл бұрын

Great video...Thanks!

@ECPP 5 жыл бұрын

Great. Thanks !

@Ms68iOWEuONE 5 жыл бұрын

I did enjoy it

@rickslick730 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@natking1u1z99 5 жыл бұрын

08 E90s, as well.

@TheCannabisWhisperer 5 жыл бұрын

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

@rickslick730 5 жыл бұрын

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

@TheCannabisWhisperer 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@onlineshopper8573 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video , thanks for all your info

@QueenFrancesJohnson 5 жыл бұрын

That was very informative... thank you

@ECPP 5 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@sokolbajrami4596 Жыл бұрын

Great man made me buy an x5

@waseemkhanuae4441 4 жыл бұрын

There’s any option to strat engine with key only like we just out said car

@eliasbergstrom5300 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Ms68iOWEuONE 5 жыл бұрын

My day time bulb is out but I also have no blinker ect.. 08 528xi... I just bought it.. How do u do it❓

@princebankz7012 5 жыл бұрын

I have the E70 2011 xDrive35i, not sure if i have the soft touch... i hope so, never tried it out... same with the keyless start, I'll try tomorrow But soon im going to get a '10 328i xDrive

@boobaboopi8414 4 жыл бұрын

When we press and hold the lock button it does close all the windows in our 2012 bmw x5. And we do live in America.

@GeovanyVblogs 5 жыл бұрын

In OKC U.S my bmw 550i 2008 did close the windows with the key fob lock button but my 2015 m4 doesn’t do it.

@barkingshark6413 5 жыл бұрын

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

@ECPP 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Will do, lol. Cheers.

@tristinfernandez2205 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ECPP 4 жыл бұрын

Generally, yes if similar generations.

@Beachboyig 5 жыл бұрын

That’s really cool !

@ECPP 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again. Cheers.

@LoudFire85 5 жыл бұрын

Nice sandals !...

@alloutofdonuts3998 3 жыл бұрын

Fan of Xena warrior princess? lol

@apriljonez9858 3 жыл бұрын

Everything is power very impressive

@christopherkenn53 3 жыл бұрын

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

@amanhawchar 5 жыл бұрын

Would it work on the 1series

@mikemarcus4343 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff

@ECPP 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out my video. Cheers.

@Gwenalltapowain 4 жыл бұрын

Coll stuff dude

@michaelpoczynek Жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks.

@ECPP Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@Malissa7 4 жыл бұрын

Can you use the remote to start the car from outside?

@r-turoadventures4104 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

Nice, thanks for sharing.

@DimitriosPetsios 5 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Dimitrios Petsios bed Benz

@AdrianJayeOnline 5 жыл бұрын

@ 1:59 oh yes you can / NA 1 series cab with comfort access / mine can and does, bought in Can, US version, VM83470 as standard with CA,

@jaykwak6469 5 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@QUiNTiNBANKS 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing content

@seant5360 3 жыл бұрын

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

@kaystar3434 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ChrisDeger 3 жыл бұрын

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

@berzus6173 3 жыл бұрын

Does it work on a BMW x3 2007

@shafaqatali5696 10 ай бұрын

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

@ECPP 10 ай бұрын

Most yrs

@user-bo9ht8gg6p Жыл бұрын

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

@soccertechnicalinstitutell9477 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ECPP 4 жыл бұрын

That’s true

@rosehuff3131 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Tupeutla 4 жыл бұрын

only with comfort option ( Fob with cell battery ) , all the other ones ( rechargeable battery by induction ) won't work

@MaxsTrainspotting 3 жыл бұрын

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

@yeuemxuatdoi 3 жыл бұрын

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...