[solrac6262]

I've been having problems unlocking/locking my doors with CA.
driver side and all four doors, takes me a long time to unlock and its very hard to get it to lock
I did the pinch to lock and moving the remote and trying my 2nd foob but its the same..

any one having the same problem? did the dealer fixed?

thanks all

[krell]

I also had problems with my CA. It worked well for over 2 years until one of the doors would not lock / unlock using the sensor on the door handle. There was also an intermittent problem with one of the other doors.

I took it to the dealer, and they replaced one of the door handles under warranty. The CA works perfectly on all the doors now. It may be psychological, but I feel the sensors are more responsive now. They lock and unlock first time.

[BMWrules7]

Originally Posted by solrac6262

I've been having problems unlocking/locking my doors with CA.
driver side and all four doors, takes me a long time to unlock and its very hard to get it to lock
I did the pinch to lock and moving the remote and trying my 2nd foob but its the same..

any one having the same problem? did the dealer fixed?

thanks all

Hi,

The comfort access system is fairly sophisticated. When more than one remote is detected, it will be spared out.

Here is what to do:

1. Label each fob "1" and "2".

2. Lock the car. Make sure both fobs are more than 50 feet away from the vehicle.

3. Make sure both fobs have new batteries.

4. Take one remote and see if you can open the car while it is in your pocket. If it works, keep testing. As a final step, lock the car.

5. Repeat test with other fob(s)

6. Analysis: if one fob works, and another fails---then the failing fob needs replacement.

If both fobs fail, then your CA system needs repair.

If both fobs work, make sure keys are stored 50 feet from vehicle when not in use and you are good to go.

[solrac6262]

yes I did all of that, still the samething I get this message saying that the key is not detected and also takes a lot of time to unlock the door using CA, S.A told me they have to check the car hopefully I don't have to get new door handles..

[lindros2]

Two things:

1. I had issues with another manufacturer's system - especially in wet/humid/muggy weather. Replacing the handle fixed it.

2. With BMW CA, I've had some oddball things where not enough current was getting to the door. While BMW fought me on this (nearly calling me crazy), it was a big enough deal to me. I still think it had an impact on my iDrive/HUH problems detailed on other threads (using CA to lock/unlock in a short <5 minute period results in additional/more frequent audio cut-outs and missing traffic flow).

Just my two unsubstantiated cents.

[solrac6262]

lol they probably think I'm crazy too, I get this morning at the stealer and my S.A was out at that moment, so I told one of the valet guys for the shop forman promptly he take me to another S.A this guy gets all my info, I asked him if he can come out ant take a look at the problem and he says " I believe you" wtf almost throwing me out of his office..

[solrac6262]

got my problem solved, a few weeks back I had my lid console spring going bad and I got it replaced, I think the tech didn't plug the sensor back, so now the car is working like brand new, they do a test on the computer to check for bad sensors and the one on the console it was the problem, also it can be a bad battery cell not the fob battery..

[lindros2]

Originally Posted by solrac6262

got my problem solved, a few weeks back I had my lid console spring going bad and I got it replaced, I think the tech didn't plug the sensor back, so now the car is working like brand new, they do a test on the computer to check for bad sensors and the one on the console it was the problem, also it can be a bad battery cell not the fob battery..

Thank you for the update.

I'll have them run a test - maybe they can also do a voltage test...

[solrac6262]

on the paper I have bad battery cell, but my S.A told me they reconnect the console sensor, now I'm not sure if they didn't wanted to look dumb saying oh we forgot to plug the cable and they invented the battery thing, but the S.A is my friend so he is the one that told me about the sensor .. but he said they did run a test, checking what sensor had the problem

[nabego]

Hello, I am having the same problem, I fail sporadically, you know what is the solution?

[JadeVetti]

I've noticed my fob won't work if I have it in the same pocket as my cell phone...

[DLerner]

Can't speak for BMW's system, but can speak for Mercedes. Extremely glitchy, unreliable in the long run and a major pita to live with post warranty.

[nabego]

Someone else has had problems with comfort access, to see if what we said and we know how to fix it.

[joesetx]

I came here looking for answers. My comfort access was not working on my ten month old bmw z4. After reading the advice here the service technician ordered and installed a new door handle and it worked.

Thanks for the help

[razfrankel]

My comfort access has issues where it doesn’t recognize the key in my pocket I have to get it out of my pocket to get it to work. Is there an issue I changed the battery a month ago.

[Conserve]

There is another post regarding comfort access (link below). For most parts the handle needs to be replaced. That is what I gathered reading several posts and videos on youtube.
https://f10.5post.com/forums/showthr...1708390&page=2

[razfrankel]

Sometimes my comfort access works I think when it’s in my pocket the signal is blocked by my wallet and headphones. When I take it out it works.