Comfort Access Key Slot?

SupremeArt · 12-28-2010, 09:50 PM

Just curious why the comfort access equipped Z4s still have the dash key slot. When I was inspecting my car that just arrived at the dealership for delivery next week, I thought at first that the CA option was not on the car since other BMW models with CA do not have the key slot on the dash under the pushbutton start. Anyone know the purpose for this?

persian54 · 12-28-2010, 10:19 PM

there is a keyspot

just incase your battery dies so you can start the car

HerrK · 12-28-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SupremeArt

Just curious why the comfort access equipped Z4s still have the dash key slot. When I was inspecting my car that just arrived at the dealership for delivery next week, I thought at first that the CA option was not on the car since other BMW models with CA do not have the key slot on the dash under the pushbutton start. Anyone know the purpose for this?

Enables the dealer to do a vehicle data download via key FOB at service checkin.

davidmbell · 12-29-2010, 12:43 AM

It charges the battery in the keyfob too doesn't it?

Dr Stig 2 · 12-29-2010, 01:48 AM

The manual says the CA keys are not rechargable... in this country at least...

Having the slot saves BMW from making a cover plate, and lets the valet guy do what he does with all the cars...

KrisNL · 12-29-2010, 02:50 AM

CA keys don't charge, but it is good to insert the key now and then for the data copy. Like said for maintenance purposes.

Land_Shark · 12-29-2010, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by HerrK

Enables the dealer to do a vehicle data download via key FOB at service checkin.

The CA keys battery is not chargeable, hence, you will need to change the battery when it dies.
The only thing I can think of is as HerrK said; your car DATA downloads...

davidmbell · 12-29-2010, 05:04 AM

Ok hands up need to read the manual. Oh and inform my clearly misinformed dealer.

KrisNL · 12-29-2010, 05:41 AM

page 36 top right, battery needs to be replaced.

SupremeArt · 12-29-2010, 06:44 AM

Thanks for all the info. Guess bottom line is, it's supposed to be there. LOL

Land_Shark · 12-29-2010, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SupremeArt

Thanks for all the info. Guess bottom line is, it's supposed to be there. LOL

+10 yes... LOL

fisherman · 12-29-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by davidmbell

Ok hands up need to read the manual. Oh and inform my clearly misinformed dealer.

Make that two of us. My salesman had indicated I should occasionally put the CA key in to recharge the battery so I never even thought to read the page in the manual covering this.

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persian54 Lieutenant General 922 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	there is a keyspot just incase your battery dies so you can start the car __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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KrisNL Hero of the Day 12 Rep 263 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	CA keys don't charge, but it is good to insert the key now and then for the data copy. Like said for maintenance purposes. __________________ Ordered my X3 28i, High Executive, M Sport, Topview, Innovation Pack and a lot of extra's first week of June! - delivered September 13, 2014
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KrisNL Hero of the Day 12 Rep 263 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	page 36 top right, battery needs to be replaced. __________________ Ordered my X3 28i, High Executive, M Sport, Topview, Innovation Pack and a lot of extra's first week of June! - delivered September 13, 2014
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SupremeArt Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW Z3 3.0i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York, USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the info. Guess bottom line is, it's supposed to be there. LOL
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