I hate this ridiculous giant key fob

Peter_R · 06-02-2015, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JSY

To best honest, I never accidentally opened anything with my fob in my pocket wearing jeans, khakis, shorts, cargo shorts, suits, etc. . How tight are everyone's pants here? lol The size doesn't bother me - I really don't notice it.

It has nothing to do with how tight your clothes are! In my case it was other items in the pocket that pressed against the button when I bent down.

Radioactive · 06-02-2015, 02:10 PM

"Is that your BMW key fob in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me" Mae West

ecsw · 06-02-2015, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Endre2

I think BMW can really learn something here from ..... Renault

The Renault cards are very slim and not bigger than a creditcard. You keep it in your pocket, and as soon as you touch the door, it unlocks. You don't have to get it out of your pocket (or handbag!).

Similar to Renault, this is my key fob for my 2008 RX-8

N6CRB · 06-02-2015, 05:17 PM

At least you don't have a Koenigsegg CCXR. That is a BIG key fob.

P1Fanatic · 06-04-2015, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter_R

Do you not have the folding mirrors?

If so when locking the car, keep the centre button (BMW logo) pressed until the mirrors fold. This gives you confidence and the visual that the car is fully locked.

Only just seen your reply. I did not know you could do that so tried it and it worked. Takes a bit longer to do but time saved when you open car and the mirrors automatically open.

Thanks for the tip!

Peter_R · 06-04-2015, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by P1Fanatic

Only just seen your reply. I did not know you could do that so tried it and it worked. Takes a bit longer to do but time saved when you open car and the mirrors automatically open.

Thanks for the tip!

You are welcome! There are lots of good tips on this site that I have learnt. Like parking the wipers vertically upright on the screen to carry out any maintenance on them.

This is what a good friendly forum is all about.

rastaman777 · 03-01-2016, 09:19 AM

Reviving an old thread.
I hate these huge fobs as well.
For people who always use comfort access, having something smaller , more discreet would be a big plus.
Can't see why the circuitry couldn't be placed in something credit card size that could be in your wallet.
Has anyone come up with some solutions to replacing the fob with something smaller?

atomic · 03-01-2016, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ach1302

Maybe one day we won't need a key and use the smart phone's NFC/Bluetooth. Then we'll replace the key with a 5.5" phone.

That phone is a lot larger than the key FOB. Maybe the FOB will able to replace your phone one day.

ba ba boosh · 03-02-2016, 10:41 AM

When I park in the morning at the my LIRR station to go into Manhattan for work, I usually put the Key Fob in my messenger bag, I am paranoid that if I keep it in my pocket it will unlock the car as the train is pulling away from the station.

Call Me Bob · 03-02-2016, 02:04 PM

So many first world problems. Have you ever been asked........are you happy to see me or is that an X3 key fob in your pocket?

JSGR8 · 03-02-2016, 11:07 PM

You all have now made me paranoid. If I ever accidentally press the button to pop the tailgate while in the house it's going to bang right into the garage door! There's about six inches between the garage door and the rear bumper. It's not going to be pretty.

brainy · 03-03-2016, 01:22 AM

Are you guys referring to this key FOB by chance?

Smithy2014 · 03-03-2016, 02:55 AM

buy a BMW leather key fob case!!!!

I bought one in advance of my getting my X3 and its perfect, prevents accidental pressing of the buttons, quality product and I prefer the fact its a little bulky as I know its in my pocket.

Portimao318 · 03-04-2016, 01:22 AM

I got a leather keyfob case from my dealer for free....

Still, I do not like such a big key. I'd rather have the slim Renault card....

JSGR8 · 03-04-2016, 02:40 PM

My sales guy gave me this as a gift. It does make the fob even bulkier than it already is, but it does the job.

I would prefer a slimmer and smaller fob as well.

Pinewood · 03-13-2016, 03:09 AM

I did something similar yesterday. Got back to my car (luckily in a secure company carpark) to find my tailgate open.
The security guard said it was open soon after i entered their building, so i must have pressed it somehow on entering.
I wonder if there is a way to lock the tailgate? Similar to the valet parking key i had with the E60 (boot and glove box cannot be opened)

kevink1 · 03-13-2016, 03:05 PM

My previous car had a smaller fob. But I also had to use a key with it. So this is an improvement over that.

Some mornings I'll get in the car, and can't start it because I forgot to grab the fob.

I normally lock/unlock the car by touching the handle.

But, I agree. A smaller fob would be nice. I get too much junk in my pockets anyway. House keys. Token to access work email. A pen.

Pinewood · 03-16-2016, 03:10 AM

What's a "pen"?

kevink1 · 03-16-2016, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinewood

What's a "pen"?

An item for note taking that doesn't work too well after a trip through a washer. Like a smart phone, but cheaper.

Crash Test · 03-21-2016, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kevink1

An item for note taking that doesn't work too well after a trip through a washer. Like a smart phone, but cheaper.

This forum needs a "Like" button like in Facebook

double_j · 03-23-2016, 01:18 PM

I thought our keys were bad until I saw the new 7 and 8 series key fobs. Ridiculous.

I will never complain again.

kev19eg57 · 08-13-2021, 05:23 PM

Not only that don't be dropping your fob, it will stop working

06-02-2015, 02:10 PM	#24
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N6CRB Private First Class 27 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2017 X3 Xdrive 28i Alpinweiss Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bakersfield, Ca iTrader: (0)	At least you don't have a Koenigsegg CCXR. That is a BIG key fob. __________________ Craig (He's just this IT & Voice Over guy.) N6CRB The technical difficulty originally scheduled for this time has been postponed - due to technical difficulties.
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03-01-2016, 09:19 AM	#29
rastaman777 Lieutenant 70 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 2020 i8 coupe,2019x5,2019 740i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Reviving an old thread. I hate these huge fobs as well. For people who always use comfort access, having something smaller , more discreet would be a big plus. Can't see why the circuitry couldn't be placed in something credit card size that could be in your wallet. Has anyone come up with some solutions to replacing the fob with something smaller?
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03-02-2016, 10:41 AM	#31
ba ba boosh Second Lieutenant 45 Rep 208 Posts Drives: Jalopy Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	When I park in the morning at the my LIRR station to go into Manhattan for work, I usually put the Key Fob in my messenger bag, I am paranoid that if I keep it in my pocket it will unlock the car as the train is pulling away from the station.
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03-02-2016, 02:04 PM	#32
Call Me Bob New Member 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	So many first world problems. Have you ever been asked........are you happy to see me or is that an X3 key fob in your pocket?
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03-02-2016, 11:07 PM	#33
JSGR8 Private 17 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2016 X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	You all have now made me paranoid. If I ever accidentally press the button to pop the tailgate while in the house it's going to bang right into the garage door! There's about six inches between the garage door and the rear bumper. It's not going to be pretty. __________________ ( . )( . ) JSGR8
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03-03-2016, 01:22 AM	#34
brainy New Member 0 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Are you guys referring to this key FOB by chance?
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03-03-2016, 02:55 AM	#35
Smithy2014 Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 219 Posts Drives: X3 2.0d msport Auto Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0)	buy a BMW leather key fob case!!!! I bought one in advance of my getting my X3 and its perfect, prevents accidental pressing of the buttons, quality product and I prefer the fact its a little bulky as I know its in my pocket. __________________ Now - LC1 20d Carbon Black Gone - F25 20d Space Grey
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03-04-2016, 01:22 AM	#36
Portimao318 First Lieutenant 61 Rep 333 Posts Drives: BMW 318i Touring MSport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Europe-NL iTrader: (0)	I got a leather keyfob case from my dealer for free.... Still, I do not like such a big key. I'd rather have the slim Renault card.... __________________ 2022 318i Touring MSport Portimao blue
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03-04-2016, 02:40 PM	#37
JSGR8 Private 17 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2016 X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Leather case My sales guy gave me this as a gift. It does make the fob even bulkier than it already is, but it does the job. I would prefer a slimmer and smaller fob as well. Attached Images __________________ ( . )( . ) JSGR8
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03-13-2016, 03:09 AM	#38
Pinewood First Lieutenant 45 Rep 363 Posts Drives: BMW X3 30d M sport LCI Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Buckinghamshire iTrader: (0)	I did something similar yesterday. Got back to my car (luckily in a secure company carpark) to find my tailgate open. The security guard said it was open soon after i entered their building, so i must have pressed it somehow on entering. I wonder if there is a way to lock the tailgate? Similar to the valet parking key i had with the E60 (boot and glove box cannot be opened)
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03-13-2016, 03:05 PM	#39
kevink1 Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 2015 X3 xDrive28d Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	My previous car had a smaller fob. But I also had to use a key with it. So this is an improvement over that. Some mornings I'll get in the car, and can't start it because I forgot to grab the fob. I normally lock/unlock the car by touching the handle. But, I agree. A smaller fob would be nice. I get too much junk in my pockets anyway. House keys. Token to access work email. A pen.
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03-16-2016, 03:10 AM	#40
Pinewood First Lieutenant 45 Rep 363 Posts Drives: BMW X3 30d M sport LCI Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Buckinghamshire iTrader: (0)	What's a "pen"?
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03-23-2016, 01:18 PM	#43
double_j First Lieutenant 85 Rep 331 Posts Drives: 2008 JB/B E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast USA iTrader: (0)	I thought our keys were bad until I saw the new 7 and 8 series key fobs. Ridiculous. I will never complain again.
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08-13-2021, 05:23 PM	#44
kev19eg57 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Fallbrook CA iTrader: (0)	Not only that don't be dropping your fob, it will stop working
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