Can I disable

Snowkone · 12-29-2006, 08:48 AM

1. ...the feature on the key fob that lowers the windows and sunroof if I hold the unlock/lock buttons down long enough? **I woke up this morning to my 335i Coupé with the windows down and sunroof open! Glad I have a garage**

2. ... the guy's voice in the iDrive? I want the girls voice in the navigation talking to me; not some high pitched guy.

I've read through the manual and don't see either anywhere. That, or I'm can't read...

TahoeOG · 12-29-2006, 09:08 AM

don't want to thread jack but i've searched... WTF is a key "FOB" What does the FOB stand for?.. I don't get it why people dont just use they word key. IF FOB stands for key, what's the purpose of adding more to the typing... Key fob????

SOrry did just quick.

TahoeOG · 12-29-2006, 09:10 AM

bump... i'd also like to know how to put the females voice on... my car i ordered with idrive and i as well would like to have this if i get a mans voice on my car

wj4 · 12-29-2006, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowkone

1. ...the feature on the key fob that lowers the windows and sunroof if I hold the unlock/lock buttons down long enough? **I woke up this morning to my 335i Coupé with the windows down and sunroof open! Glad I have a garage**

2. ... the guy's voice in the iDrive? I want the girls voice in the navigation talking to me; not some high pitched guy.

I've read through the manual and don't see either anywhere. That, or I'm can't read...

You sure that you actually held the button down for the windows to open and it's not some sort of a malfunction? Just throwing out a possibility

RiXst3r · 12-29-2006, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by billmister

don't want to thread jack but i've searched... WTF is a key "FOB" What does the FOB stand for?.. I don't get it why people dont just use they word key. IF FOB stands for key, what's the purpose of adding more to the typing... Key fob????

SOrry did just quick.

Fob

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fob

soma4u · 12-29-2006, 09:31 AM

strange...mine came with a female voice

Asiann · 12-29-2006, 09:34 AM

This has happened so many times before where someone and somehow the windows and sunroof opened by mistake. Go get yourself one of those key holders by the door or in the garage and that will be solved. I'm guessing you would need a really smart person or comtuer geek if you will ( no harm given) to change the voice. I'm sure there is a way. Good Luck!

SoYank · 12-29-2006, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by billmister

don't want to thread jack but i've searched... WTF is a key "FOB" What does the FOB stand for?.. I don't get it why people dont just use they word key. IF FOB stands for key, what's the purpose of adding more to the typing... Key fob????

SOrry did just quick.

In accounting "FOB" is "Free On Board" meaning the shipper doesn't pay charges for delivery. I know, I know...Off Topic.

The term "fob" in the usage on this forum is really incorrect. The item we've been calling a "fob" is really the key since it is used to identify authorized operators of a vehicle. Correctly, a fob is an ornament attached to a fob chain (gee, never thought about putting it there). An alarm remote that attaches to a keyring would qualify for the term "fob" as would a flat leather or plastic flap with a company logo.

But best of luck in changing everyone's habit. If you started referring to your "fob" as a "key", everyone would be going, "what's he talking about?" (OK, maybe not everybody).

Vinobien · 12-29-2006, 09:48 AM

I like the guys voice .. I wish it was the Voice of Billy Dee Williams. One time Billy dee got me drunk on colt 45 and tapped my fat ass.

Asiann · 12-29-2006, 09:51 AM

I would like to hear Chris Rock myself just to get a good laugh everymorning!

SoYank · 12-29-2006, 10:01 AM

James Earl Jones

TahoeOG · 12-29-2006, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

The term "fob" in the usage on this forum is really incorrect. The item we've been calling a "fob" is really the key since it is used to identify authorized operators of a vehicle. Correctly, a fob is an ornament attached to a fob chain (gee, never thought about putting it there). An alarm remote that attaches to a keyring would qualify for the term "fob" as would a flat leather or plastic flap with a company logo.

EXACTLY... I'm reading many posts and people are like my key fob, fob this and fob that.. And i'm thinking, wth are they talking about about. Are they talking about their key??? I though a key fob was something that ATTACHES TO THE CHEAIN. And after reading the link that was posted above, i'm right. people here on the board refer to their key as "key fob".. first your key is not a fob unless your talking about something attached to the key ring... and 2nd since you are refering to your key, why not just call it key and avoid adding extra text or word. it's like saying "my car automobil is now in the...." "or "check out my car automobile"??

Snowkone · 12-29-2006, 10:50 AM

I hope it's not a malfunction! That would piss me off! I'm about to go outside and check since it's about to rain.

I have a guy's voice for everything but navigation (girl's voice). I was hoping there's a way to change that.

Personally, give me Samuel L. Jackson. That would be a trip!

Snowkone · 12-29-2006, 10:51 AM

FOB could be "Fresh Off the Boat" which it kinda is being 1 week old.. but... hehe

I'm paranoid it's a malfunction now... I had an earlier issue where I started the car and I couldn't get any sound or my voice command to work.. had to power off for about 20s and power on... it's ok now.

sdiver68 · 12-29-2006, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

In accounting "FOB" is "Free On Board" meaning the shipper doesn't pay charges for delivery. I know, I know...Off Topic.

or Freight On Board.

TahoeOG · 12-29-2006, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Vinobien

I like the guys voice .. I wish it was the Voice of Billy Dee Williams. One time Billy dee got me drunk on colt 45 and tapped my fat ass.

??

HereAgain · 12-29-2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by soma4u

strange...mine came with a female voice

Female voice on my E90.

HereAgain · 12-29-2006, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowkone

I hope it's not a malfunction! That would piss me off! I'm about to go outside and check since it's about to rain.

Do a search, I know a few people had this same thing happen with their E90s. I can't remember if it turned out to be a malfunction or not.

wj4 · 12-29-2006, 02:12 PM

IMO it should be a malfunction. I know not everyone park their E90/E92s in a secure garage. Some probably park it in a parking structure or on the street, if the windows and moonroof would suddenly roll down by itself, that would be a very dangerous problem.

rit · 12-29-2006, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowkone

I have a guy's voice for everything but navigation (girl's voice). I was hoping there's a way to change that.

What are you talking about? I don't think I've heard my car say anything except for the Nav. What other feature talks?

Gripster · 12-29-2006, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by soma4u

strange...mine came with a female voice

Press the voice control button.

Nav is female. Other voice is male.

Snowkone · 12-30-2006, 12:01 AM

All the other voice command requests and confirmations are in a guy's voice. The girl voice is only when I'm using the navigation menu... guessing no dice on changing it huh? D@mnit!

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Snowkone Private First Class 1 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Can I disable 1. ...the feature on the key fob that lowers the windows and sunroof if I hold the unlock/lock buttons down long enough? I woke up this morning to my 335i Coupé with the windows down and sunroof open! Glad I have a garage 2. ... the guy's voice in the iDrive? I want the girls voice in the navigation talking to me; not some high pitched guy. I've read through the manual and don't see either anywhere. That, or I'm can't read...
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TahoeOG Major 83 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	don't want to thread jack but i've searched... WTF is a key "FOB" What does the FOB stand for?.. I don't get it why people dont just use they word key. IF FOB stands for key, what's the purpose of adding more to the typing... Key fob???? SOrry did just quick. __________________ Selling my winter setup, Hit me UP!
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TahoeOG Major 83 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	bump... i'd also like to know how to put the females voice on... my car i ordered with idrive and i as well would like to have this if i get a mans voice on my car __________________ Selling my winter setup, Hit me UP!
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Asiann Got Seoul? 116 Rep 2,862 Posts Drives: 2012 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] 2008 750Li [0.00] 2006 BMW [0.00]	This has happened so many times before where someone and somehow the windows and sunroof opened by mistake. Go get yourself one of those key holders by the door or in the garage and that will be solved. I'm guessing you would need a really smart person or comtuer geek if you will ( no harm given) to change the voice. I'm sure there is a way. Good Luck! __________________ Can you say Alooooha? [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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Vinobien The 3 Day Diet! 19 Rep 630 Posts Drives: Space Gray e92, 88 911 Cab Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Conshohocken, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 911 Porsche Ca ... [0.00]	I like the guys voice .. I wish it was the Voice of Billy Dee Williams. One time Billy dee got me drunk on colt 45 and tapped my fat ass.
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Snowkone Private First Class 1 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	I hope it's not a malfunction! That would piss me off! I'm about to go outside and check since it's about to rain. I have a guy's voice for everything but navigation (girl's voice). I was hoping there's a way to change that. Personally, give me Samuel L. Jackson. That would be a trip!
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Snowkone Private First Class 1 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	FOB could be "Fresh Off the Boat" which it kinda is being 1 week old.. but... hehe I'm paranoid it's a malfunction now... I had an earlier issue where I started the car and I couldn't get any sound or my voice command to work.. had to power off for about 20s and power on... it's ok now.
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wj4 Major General 339 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	IMO it should be a malfunction. I know not everyone park their E90/E92s in a secure garage. Some probably park it in a parking structure or on the street, if the windows and moonroof would suddenly roll down by itself, that would be a very dangerous problem.
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Snowkone Private First Class 1 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	All the other voice command requests and confirmations are in a guy's voice. The girl voice is only when I'm using the navigation menu... guessing no dice on changing it huh? D@mnit!
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