Setting two keys to the same profile.

ToyHammer · 04-11-2023, 11:03 PM

I had one key programmed to my profile when I was at the dealership but I forgot to tell them that I will be the only one driving my car. So when I use the other key it defaults to “guest” and I have to log in and that’s pretty annoying.

I have iDrive8 and I have been messing around with the settings but try as I might I can’t seem to find the settings for both keys to default to my profile.

Can someone help with the specific steps I need to take? Thanks.

redcars · 04-13-2023, 07:47 PM

In profiles, you can set the profile to your fob, phone, or key card.

ToyHammer · 04-14-2023, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by redcars

In profiles, you can set the profile to your fob, phone, or key card.

But can you set two keys to the same profile?
Because i managed to sync my other key now but the original one now defaults to guest. 😡

Rx-7ames · 04-14-2023, 03:21 PM

You cannot set 2 keys to 1 profile. If you assign the other key I'm guessing it will kick out the first key. You cannot assign a key with both keys in the car at the same time. It will not allow it.

Jimmy RC · 04-15-2023, 07:09 AM

Same issue for me. Really dumb. Why BMW are you mucking with us here?

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ToyHammer Enlisted Member 17 Rep 36 Posts Drives: E36 316i, G42 M240i (on order) Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Manila iTrader: (0)	Setting two keys to the same profile. I had one key programmed to my profile when I was at the dealership but I forgot to tell them that I will be the only one driving my car. So when I use the other key it defaults to “guest” and I have to log in and that’s pretty annoying. I have iDrive8 and I have been messing around with the settings but try as I might I can’t seem to find the settings for both keys to default to my profile. Can someone help with the specific steps I need to take? Thanks.
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redcars Second Lieutenant 108 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 228xi Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	In profiles, you can set the profile to your fob, phone, or key card.
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Rx-7ames Captain 1973 Rep 762 Posts Drives: '23 M2 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M2 [7.50]	You cannot set 2 keys to 1 profile. If you assign the other key I'm guessing it will kick out the first key. You cannot assign a key with both keys in the car at the same time. It will not allow it.
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Jimmy RC Registered 6 Rep 4 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Same issue for me. Really dumb. Why BMW are you mucking with us here?
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