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      09-12-2012, 06:31 PM   #1
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Key fob and iphone don't play well

I find that if I have my key fob and my iphone in the same pocket the locks and the push to start will not work. I have to take one or the other out to seperate them then all is well. Anyone else hae this issue?
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This issue is present with all my BMW keys and my iPhone. It's extremely annoying. It has something to do with the frequency of the key fob. I have to almost separate the two in my pocket to use comfort access.
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This issue is present with all my BMW keys and my iPhone. It's extremely annoying. It has something to do with the frequency of the key fob. I have to almost separate the two in my pocket to use comfort access.
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This issue is present with all my BMW keys and my iPhone. It's extremely annoying. It has something to do with the frequency of the key fob. I have to almost separate the two in my pocket to use comfort access.
Out of curiosity, what happens if you go into the phone's settings and turn off either wifi or bluetooth or both?

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Out of curiosity, what happens if you go into the phone's settings and turn off either wifi or bluetooth or both?

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Why would I do that? I need both of those tools.

You just learn to separate the two in your pocket.
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Why would I do that? I need both of those tools.
...but maybe others don't and/or once the interference is identified maybe there is a way to overcome the problem...

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