03-06-2019, 07:40 AM | #1 |
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Featured on BIMMERPOST.com I hate the display key. It's too bulky and has to be kept charged all the time. Has anyone approached BMW about exchanging your display key for a standard key? Will they do it F.O.C? Thanks! |
03-06-2019, 07:42 AM | #2 |
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I'm assuming you are outside the US. We don't get the fancy key. We get a phone app though. Not sure if one does more or less than the other.
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03-06-2019, 07:47 AM | #3 |
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AFAIK getting the display key is dependent on a weird mix of factory options - I think you have to have a combination of the top level connected drive services, plus comfort access plus wireless charging. It might also be market specific.
Sadly there is no option to NOT get the display key if you have all the above options! The display key is a nice idea but it's one of those things that will be obsolete before they perfect it. Just let me unlock my car using NFC from my phone! |
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Display key is great for maybe the 5 where you can reverse in/out by key (wish I had that) but aside from that it's a "monstrous carbuncle" in my pocket :-) |
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03-06-2019, 07:53 AM | #5 | |
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03-06-2019, 08:05 AM | #6 | |
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My DK will be going in a draw once I get it and I'll be using the normal key and app. I don't know if you know, but you can charge it on the wireless pad while you drive |
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03-06-2019, 08:09 AM | #7 | |
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I know it charges on the pad, but here's the rub. I don't like the display key because it won't go on my key-ring and wont fit in my pocket, so it ends up being our spare key that the wife uses. So the display key spends most of it's time on the hook in the house. The display key loses charge even when it's not being used. End result - the spare key is always flat when we need it and has to be charged before the car can be driven. |
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03-06-2019, 08:21 AM | #8 |
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Its using charge because its communicating with the car to get updates much like the app. I got one of these in Black for my key.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Couldnt find a decent screen protector to prevent key damage to the screen though so made a small pouch for the keys themselves to be hidden in.. Theres no real advantage to this key over and above a normal key with the app, we get no extra functionality over here as you say. |
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03-06-2019, 08:25 AM | #9 | |
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Must admit I really didn't want my DK. I don't see the point in them, but it was part of the package |
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03-06-2019, 08:30 AM | #10 |
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Or even easier just plug it into a USB Charger once a week
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03-06-2019, 08:32 AM | #11 |
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I am wondering if it's possible that we set up an exchange here in the forum, since US owners don't have the option to get this but some might be interested. I would imagine though, we will have to take the key fob back to BMW for reprogramming (if that's possible) and pay for the service. :
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03-06-2019, 08:35 AM | #12 |
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Mine holds the charge for ~3 weeks before I have to plug it in overnight, assuming i don't place it in the pad in the car
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03-06-2019, 08:35 AM | #13 |
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I’ve mentioned this before on another thread.
In UK, all the functions that have been enabled on the DK are available on the app. My understanding was that remote parking was supposed to be enabled as well (like 5 and 7 series) but for some reason it’s not available. Mine has been fully charged and switched off and left in its original little pink transparent plastic bag since day 1!! I will need to test whether the battery is still drained even though I’ve switched it off. |
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However, I did read something about UK law against cars being left to idle being enforced - perhaps that’s why remote start has not been made available in UK. |
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03-06-2019, 09:37 AM | #16 |
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This Retrofit looks promising
Not sure about the proximity open though, thats how most top end cars are getting nicked lately, a relay between the house front and the car to allow the thief to open and start it. Im happy not having comfort entry on mine because of this. |
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03-06-2019, 09:44 AM | #17 | |
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Even without comfort access they still have keyless start which is prone to this sort of relay attack, not sure if the keys turn off in the same way? |
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03-06-2019, 09:50 AM | #20 |
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I bought a couple of faraday pouches on amazon. They work well. It would be great to have a custom fitted case so that it can easily fit in my pocket. When I’m parked outside a restaurant or shop, my key is exposed to risk of relay theft.
I would have preferred to not have comfort access but my car was from stock. |
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Whether coincidence or not it was the same time as they moved the badges to lower position If you have comfort access you can test by resting key on a door handle and leaving for 5 minutes, after that you shouldn't be able to unlock car without first moving key to wake it up As I said I am not sure that cars without comfort access have keys that work the same way but would be difficult to test I would think? |
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03-06-2019, 02:31 PM | #22 | |
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Missing that function already
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