Disabling double pull lock on doors? - XBimmers

abailey08 · 04-16-2011, 03:18 PM

Does anyone know how to get rid of the double pull locks on the car? It drives me nuts that I have to pull twice to be able to get out...

SMTM · 04-16-2011, 04:18 PM

You probably have the auto lock set to activate in the idrive system. Turn that off, and use the car unlocked. Now you won't need to double pull the handle.

LEDZEP · 04-16-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SMTM

You probably have the auto lock set to activate in the idrive system. Turn that off, and use the car unlocked. Now you won't need to double pull the handle.

+1

That is the only fix. The other method would be to use the central unlock button first - but that is more of an extra step that the double pull.

But really... it's not that annoying (to me anyway). Been doing it in Bimmers for 6 years now...

Powerrunner · 04-16-2011, 09:24 PM

I have found that given a little time that I ave gotten use to the double pull. Maybe you should just give it some time!

Nahoa · 04-16-2011, 09:44 PM

I you hit the unlock button first, then it's a single pull. I expect you know that and are trying to get to a one step process, but just in case . . .

Ultimate Driver · 04-16-2011, 11:57 PM

You will probably get used to it (it took me 6 months), but it may be a problem for passengers who are not used to it. The other day I had a business associate in the car who nearly freaked out thinking the door had malfunctioned and she was locked in!

BIMMER UK 76 · 04-17-2011, 01:27 AM

In my previous E60 I had passengers almost rip the handles off as they keep tugging on it to get out, rather than ask they just kept pulling

silverforumsurf · 04-17-2011, 02:44 AM

Hmm why doesn't BMW unlock when ignition is off?

BIMMER UK 76 · 04-17-2011, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by silverforumsurf

Hmm why doesn't BMW unlock when ignition is off?

Security

MrsAdams2007 · 04-17-2011, 05:53 AM

Are they all like this?

BIMMER UK 76 · 04-17-2011, 06:29 AM

Same on my previous 3 and 5 series, can't speak for every BMW but suspect it is so

AJWilson · 04-17-2011, 06:55 AM

You should be able to change this to unlock through the idrive settings.

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Originally Posted by silverforumsurf

Hmm why doesn't BMW unlock when ignition is off?

Nahoa · 04-17-2011, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Security

+1

and very glad it's that way (or that it would be configurable)

LEDZEP · 04-17-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by silverforumsurf

Hmm why doesn't BMW unlock when ignition is off?

It will automatically unlock all doors if there is a collision. Best solution for you would be to smash the car into the side of the garage every day when you get home. Presto - the doors will unlock.

As another poster said - "Security".

Seriously... is it that inconvinient to unlock a door? Have to pull the handle twice, or use central locking... my God, what a chore!

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Originally Posted by MrsAdams2007

Are they all like this?

Every BMW I've ever owned.... yep.

Harplayr · 04-17-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

It will automatically unlock all doors if there is a collision. Best solution for you would be to smash the car into the side of the garage every day when you get home. Presto - the doors will unlock.

As another poster said - "Security".

Seriously... is it that inconvinient to unlock a door? Have to pull the handle twice, or use central locking... my God, what a chore!

Every BMW I've ever owned.... yep.

Heck, if that’s jumped to the top of the complaint list…BMW’s doing pretty good.

silverforumsurf · 04-17-2011, 11:16 AM

yeah that'd be cool. has anyone found a way?
I don't really understand the security bit, when do I need to stop the car but it's too dangerous to unlock?

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Originally Posted by AJWilson

You should be able to change this to unlock through the idrive settings.

marleysf · 04-17-2011, 03:15 PM

My Lexus unlocks the doors when placed in Park. This makes good sense to me, especially at the valet when someone tries to open the door for you from outside. If you don't feel safe, don't put it in Park. One of a few clever things I will miss when my X3 comes. Oh well.

tuco44 · 04-17-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by marleysf

My Lexus unlocks the doors when placed in Park. This makes good sense to me, especially at the valet when someone tries to open the door for you from outside. If you don't feel safe, don't put it in Park. One of a few clever things I will miss when my X3 comes. Oh well.

That's probably all you'll miss about the Lexus....

BTW, like your color combo on your coming X3.

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marleysf Registered Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	My Lexus unlocks the doors when placed in Park. This makes good sense to me, especially at the valet when someone tries to open the door for you from outside. If you don't feel safe, don't put it in Park. One of a few clever things I will miss when my X3 comes. Oh well. __________________ 2011 X3 35i Vermillion Red w/ nevada black leather

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SMTM New Member Drives: 2006 Z4M Roadster 2011 X3 28i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	You probably have the auto lock set to activate in the idrive system. Turn that off, and use the car unlocked. Now you won't need to double pull the handle.

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Ultimate Driver New Member Drives: X3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North America Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	You will probably get used to it (it took me 6 months), but it may be a problem for passengers who are not used to it. The other day I had a business associate in the car who nearly freaked out thinking the door had malfunctioned and she was locked in!

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