Starting without key?

ptony101 · 09-10-2008, 10:09 PM

Hi all, a noob here with an 06 325xi... 2 months new for me and loving it.

Today I found this (i think) strange behavior. And, no, I don't have Comfort Access.

After stopping the engine normally with the Start/Stop button, I removed the key fob. Then I pressed the button again and the "radio ready" mode came on (radio turned on). Strange, I didn't know it could do that. For giggles, I stepped on the brake and pushed the button again and... the engine started! Fob is STILL out of the socket! I could shift to D and go (but I didn't go far just to be safe). I could repeat the process even after locking/ unlocking the doors and open/closing the doors. I didn't need to be in "radio ready" mode either. I could just hit the brake and then the button to start the engine. This "hot" period does seem to time-out eventually...it didn't work after the time it took me to fill my gas tank (Shell 93 of course).

This can't be right so I guess I should have it checked out. Just curious if anyone has any idea of the cause (s/w? sticking relay?) or if it's been reported before (nothing in search that i could find).

Cheers!

choiffer · 09-10-2008, 10:13 PM

I think every bmw does that for some reason that I am not aware of.

Year's_End · 09-10-2008, 10:28 PM

If you don't open the doors I think the power remains on and the car can start up again.

GAM3OVR85 · 09-10-2008, 10:29 PM

yeah its normal

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121715

09-10-2008, 10:09 PM	#1
ptony101 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2018 330xi Med Blue; 2001 Z3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: LI, New York iTrader: (0)	Starting without key? Hi all, a noob here with an 06 325xi... 2 months new for me and loving it. Today I found this (i think) strange behavior. And, no, I don't have Comfort Access. After stopping the engine normally with the Start/Stop button, I removed the key fob. Then I pressed the button again and the "radio ready" mode came on (radio turned on). Strange, I didn't know it could do that. For giggles, I stepped on the brake and pushed the button again and... the engine started! Fob is STILL out of the socket! I could shift to D and go (but I didn't go far just to be safe). I could repeat the process even after locking/ unlocking the doors and open/closing the doors. I didn't need to be in "radio ready" mode either. I could just hit the brake and then the button to start the engine. This "hot" period does seem to time-out eventually...it didn't work after the time it took me to fill my gas tank (Shell 93 of course). This can't be right so I guess I should have it checked out. Just curious if anyone has any idea of the cause (s/w? sticking relay?) or if it's been reported before (nothing in search that i could find). Cheers!
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09-10-2008, 10:13 PM	#2
choiffer First Lieutenant 19 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia, Pa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i Coupe [0.00] 2006 G35 Coupe [0.00]	I think every bmw does that for some reason that I am not aware of. __________________ 2008 335i Coupe Alpine White/Black Dakota
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1156 Rep 12,445 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	If you don't open the doors I think the power remains on and the car can start up again. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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09-10-2008, 10:29 PM	#4
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