Thanks for the video! I normally use this for being able to lock the car whilst the engine is running (to warm up), or just so my keys don't rattle on the dashboard as I drive around

Thanks mate this is cool, Just bought a 2009 Series 1 and you have some very helpful videos.

@GeorgeAusters

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

It worked on my e90 325i 2005 thank you

Thank you George, it did work😳😳👍👍👌👌

That’s beautiful thanks man I needed this I didn’t expect this to work haha

As always, another awesome tip. Sadly, it doesn't work on my 2008 E90 330d M Sport? 😊👍

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎄. Thank you I wanted to know how to do this for a few months (safety too)

Thank you for instructions

Do you think this can mess with the CAS module? My car's CAS has failed after doing this

Great hack for winter

Absolutely beautiful 🎉🎉🎉! Thanks for that Can u please help me with a small problem please? I have a bmw 520d m47 automatic 06 factory m-sport..the problem is..my key doesn't work from long distance..even when I'm near I must insist 2,3times to unlock / lock the car. Please help me 😢. Thank u

Thank you!

Can it work in automatic 2007 118i thanks

Please what if ur car was high jack and the key is in ur pocket will the car stip

Thanks so much🤩🤩🤩

Yes George it works with my e60 very cool 👍👍👍

@GeorgeAusters

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@carljaphets6589

3 жыл бұрын

How do I start my BMW key is missing

@GeorgeAusters

3 жыл бұрын

You need a new key programming

Any negative reviews towards this? Currently driving a 128i ‘11

Ayyyy one trick I already knew, I do this to warm my engine up before I go out 😁. Is good

@GeorgeAusters

3 жыл бұрын

No need to warm your engine up, you’re better off driving it straight away, but it can be an idea to warm your heated seats up while you’re clearing the snow off your car in the winter

@XMPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeAusters Thanks for the tip :)

@futurelink5967

3 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeAusters hi George, I'm new to your channel, I started to having a problem with my key fob, it's not staying in the slat, at no time at all,can you helped me please, all the way in the USA.

@tannerwidstrom4456

2 жыл бұрын

@@futurelink5967 if you use this trick you don't need it to stay in the slot....

Top video dude!

@GeorgeAusters

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

thank you

Great video. Does this work for dead fobs as well? Mine is currently dead & so I’m unable to get the car started.

@Flguy76

Жыл бұрын

Pit in New batt

Great video

I think the main reason for this feature is when it's very cold outside you can start the car to warm it up but still be able to lock the car so knowbody car drive it off.

@GeorgeAusters

3 жыл бұрын

Correct my friend, it’s another reason why people use this feature👍🏻

@matthawkins6875

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely not insured to leave car unattended with engine running but it’s damned convenient on cold mornings if you’re kitchen window faces the driveway ...commenting for a friend 😉

@matthawkins6875

3 жыл бұрын

‘your’ kitchen window lol

@uncommonsense_3602

3 жыл бұрын

You can still warm your car up and lock your car while leaving the key fob in, just take the key that goes in the fob and lock the door. If your car is running it can be jacked (with or without fob...unless theres some sort of key fob distance to the car). But I did that for about 6 months then the key/battery light came on, then I stopped. The slot charges your key fob while youre driving. If I'm wrong then I'm wrong, but I'm still new to all of it.

@YusufIslam1

3 жыл бұрын

@@uncommonsense_3602 I would never leave the fob in and take the key out. Far too risky for anyone to break in and do a complete getaway.

U can do what with any car Renault's bmws anything that has a push button start

THANK. YOU YOU CSAVED WHA FT'S L R FT OF MY MIND!

Learn something new every day eh

@GeorgeAusters

3 жыл бұрын

Correct!

Only works with UK and US BMW. It's there so a vallet service can park your car without you leaving the key behind. In Eastern and Northern Europe it's unusual to find a vallet.

@uncommonsense_3602

3 жыл бұрын

No disrespect but that doesn't make any sense. Seems it would disrupt the normal flow of the valet system of handing valet keys or leave keys in car, get ticket number, return to valet with ticket number, get in car with keys already in it. Also the BMWs comes with a valet key that doesn't have access to certain features (trunk, glove box etc). I will admit Im not sure if it is standard for a new BMW to come with key fobs and a valet key, nor have I ever used valet before. Again no disrespect, and I am new to BMW so I don't mind being 100% wrong. I will check BMW manual at some point because some of the suggestions in the comments also dont make any sense.

@miikapalokangas5348

3 жыл бұрын

@@uncommonsense_3602 My research of looking at videos on youtube and driving multiple European e9x BMW conclude that it's only on NA versions. Small sample size leaves room for coinsidences.

@uncommonsense_3602

3 жыл бұрын

@@miikapalokangas5348 Oooooo, both of the cars I have drove have been NA versions. Ok, Im still learning the features and whatnot, thank you. 🙂

@YusufIslam1

3 жыл бұрын

Not for a valet service.

@uncommonsense_3602

3 жыл бұрын

@@YusufIslam1 Do you know what the feature is for? Seriously asking... The only thing I can think of is its just a byproduct of how the key fob works and it can be used as a "feature" if someone wanted too.

How’s the maintenance?

Don‘t certain cars have to start with or without a key.

What do you make if the car is automatic?

I never had to insert key in the slot into My BMW 2010 320i but now it doesn’t start without inserting key in the slot. Why? Please and thank you

Either I’m doing it wrong or it doesn’t work on my 2006 BMW 330xi. I need a new car battery though so I’m going to try after I buy a new one

Doesn't this make the starter go bad faster?

I think the reason for this feature is because if your girlfriend try to stop you from leaving you still can pull off on her LOL

@GeorgeAusters

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

Start er up

For how long can you drive like that tho

I drove my e92 without the key jnserted, I forgot to put it in and once I got home I was like “WAIT HOL UP” and now I’m here wondering if that’s bad or if it’s normal

Hi all i did this trick once and now my radio does not turn off anymore even when my whole car is not on, does anyone know how to fix this??

Tricky feature!

@GeorgeAusters

3 жыл бұрын

Nice little one to have!

Does not work in my 2011 X3 which has no slot for the key fob

Hi George great video will this not engage the steering lock while driving..?

@GeorgeAusters

3 жыл бұрын

It shouldn't do!

Would that probably only work on manuals as you can't select a gear in the automatics without the key being in the slot ? Or on the older style ZF6s anyways.

@Garik.e60

3 жыл бұрын

Works on autos just fine. you shift any way you like

@GeorgeAusters

3 жыл бұрын

Works on both bro

@12tof34

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried it on mine so I'm not disputing it. Must give it a shot tomorrow 😀

@danellyatt9842

3 жыл бұрын

Works on my auto

Holy shit. I had no idea. The more and more I find out these little Beamer secrets.... The more I understand why they get called the Ultimate Driving Machine

When you had your car on first ignition position without engine starting. You had your yellow engine light turn on 1:06 and when you started engine, light went of. Does your e87 always show that engine light before starting it. Cuz it shows the same with mine and goes of when i start the car.

@GeorgeAusters

4 ай бұрын

Yes it’s normal

Put your key into the very first position without light up your instrument cluster, press the clutch, hold start for 12sec. When the car running you can remove the key.

@daredevil9977

2 жыл бұрын

And why the fuck would you do that. ??

@SVarBG

2 жыл бұрын

@@daredevil9977 Why you are even here if you dont want to remove the key while car running? Or you maybe search for how to start bmw without a key to stole the vehicle of someone????

@jerryveloira7678

2 жыл бұрын

I only put my key to its slot if I drive far away like 1-2hrs so it will charge, but most of the time it's always in my pocket.

Im sorry my car doesn't have this "start button" so do the directions change for me? (It is still a BMW)

So you are not starting your BMW car without the key! You still need the key!

Is this something we can add/retrofit to our non versions, George? Would be interesting to know if we can do this. Got an E87 120i with pretty much all the bells and whistles except I don't have a sunroof. Looking forward to your reply.

@GeorgeAusters

3 жыл бұрын

You should have this

@YusufIslam1

3 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeAusters just to clarify I mean can we retrofit keyless start to ours?

18.4mpg - ouch! Glad I've got the 118d.

@GeorgeAusters

6 ай бұрын

Haha that’s not a real world MPG.. you’re looking around 30mpg average

SUPER!!

@GeorgeAusters

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always bud!

Very handy to know George, thanks mate.

@GeorgeAusters

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome Graham!

I forgot how to remove the key lol. Thanks for doing everything step by step lol.

@speedygee6396

2 жыл бұрын

Yea my key was stuck in till the battery ran out i didn't even think of pushing in it

mind blown

@GeorgeAusters

3 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@leenevin8451

3 жыл бұрын

George Austers this is good for getting the engine up to temp before driving hard

Can you do that to a BMW 328xi

@tbbd727

Жыл бұрын

Thanks it worked

Anyone know a way where you don’t have to turn on your car and then turn it off and then turn it back on again? Seems like a waste…

👍🏼

U still needed ur key fob though

It’s works

@GeorgeAusters

6 ай бұрын

🙌🏻

Ha ha- the car jacking feature is so you can drive keyless in a rough area and if someone - pulls you out of your car they can drive it but when then stop that can’t re-start it. Not so someone can try and steal your key & you can get away lol 😂

@mshahid2898

3 жыл бұрын

And warm the windscreen in the winter as someone has said 👍🏼

@GeorgeAusters

3 жыл бұрын

Yep!

I have a 2005 E90 automatic transmission and that doesn't work

Basically it does require u to shut the door. Its def for warming up. Takes ages to warm up. And if not warmed up the design of this car reaults in death to car and get ready to throw money in every direction. Warm the fucker up.locked and safe. Then drive somewhere and forget the key which can suck. Yeah it takes that long u already changed and forgot the key altogether. Turn around get the key so u can enter your own car

You can use the fob to start it and take out the physical key and lock it from the door on the outside

Here I thought watching this vid will give me the answer on how to turn your BMW without the fob key. When your fanny bag got mugged off ya in the mall 😮‍💨 At least I forgot to lock my car. 😫

Usefule for cold warm up. Confirmed intention? Or valet or theft? Cmon

@GeorgeAusters

Жыл бұрын

Most commonly used to warm up the seats etc

@simonshek8701

Жыл бұрын

Valet has the lock in the glove box to piss them off.

Doesn't work lol tried it on 745li

Don't work on my e88 35i , not sure why

@thomaspates8079

3 жыл бұрын

Your door has to be closed when you do it

It doesn't work on my car😢

Like really have known this trick donkey years

@GeorgeAusters

9 ай бұрын

Well done to you but a lot of people still don’t know about this👍🏻

This is fake we have tried on my bmw e70 bmw x5 it didnt work

Got error message this morning : remote control not in ignition. I changed the fob battery but still the same issue. Do you think it may be the key reader? The car is e92

@GeorgeAusters

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe!

@stunicholson3921

3 жыл бұрын

Is it the same with the spare key?

@nssmirnov

3 жыл бұрын

Stu Nicholson I don’t have the spare key unfortunately. I did interior trim wrapping recently, going to check all cables are in place.

@nssmirnov

3 жыл бұрын

Finally, the problem was in wireless charger for my phone. I placed it near the key reader which caused some sort of interference. Saved £80 for new key and £20 key reader. Do not buy cheap crap wireless chargers, they are slow and plastic is noisy and causing interference

@stunicholson3921

3 жыл бұрын

@@nssmirnov that's great news that you managed to get it sorted, and with no cost and a quick diagnosis!

Good trick until you forget to put the fob back into the slot, come out to a dead car because the ignition is still on

@jussayinmipeece1069

Жыл бұрын

no, the car will power down after a while. These things are quite smart. With my 2010X5 if there is no movement after about 20 minutes the car makes that annoying beep for about 30 seconds then powers down. Shuts off all lights and everything. I am a new owner so I don't really know much about BMWs but they seem pretty smart if a bit finiky.

@Flguy76

Жыл бұрын

@@jussayinmipeece1069 wait till maintenance starts..

@jussayinmipeece1069

Жыл бұрын

@@Flguy76 I actually bought it for real cheap because it wasn't running. I fixed the tranny myself. Then fixed the engine my self as well. Changed about $400 worth of sensors, changed all the leaking seals, changed the coils, sparkplugs and all the fluids. I tried to get my regular mechanic to do the work and he claimed that "BMWs are a nightmare to work on" so he wasn't interested. I find that hey are dead simple. Much easier than my Firebird or my old M320. The only issue i have with bmw is their insistence on using that dumbass torx head everywhere. Dumbest idea ever. One slip and its rounded.

Can I drive without a key, and if I can for how long? 😄

My key is not with me..what then?????😊

How do I do on a steering wheel paddle shift standard auto?

Try just putting the key in and taking it out without starting it it will work why use the starter twice

If you do this, can you then get out the car with the key, then lock the car so no one can steel it?

@GeorgeAusters

3 жыл бұрын

Correct, that's what the feature is used for

I think he used his key.

Haha u still need that key to first start

Thank fuck thought i had broke something today

has anyone here tried to remove the key out of the slot by reaching through the window? It's worse than USB insertion. If the carjacker gets the key, they have earned it I reckon.

@GeorgeAusters

3 жыл бұрын

On the E60 it’s on the steering column on the window side👍🏻

@robseventy5

3 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeAusters ah, ok.

I tought you said ANY bmw ....

@carljaphets6589

3 жыл бұрын

BMW 328i I did take power with wires off swing but don't won't to start don't have key

wtf

Misleading and wrong title !! YOU STLL NEED THE FOBE ENTERED IN THAT SLOT ANYWAY !!!

I really don't think that's the reason. The real reason i think is so you can warm up your car in cold weather without leaving the key inside the car with it unlocked.

@GeorgeAusters

Жыл бұрын

Of course!

@jussayinmipeece1069

Жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeAusters lol, take us living in sub zero conditions to figure that out my friend.

Thank you!

@GeorgeAusters

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!