10-14-2020, 03:28 PM | #1 |
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X5 45e Remote Start (Pre conditioning)?
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My understanding was we could precondition the truck remotely via the APP. I will use the term "precondition" instead of "remote start" b/c my understanding is the ICE is not used for this on the 45e. That said, I have been able to connect to the car via the app to see the charge level and range of the battery. However - I can not get the app to communicate with the car to engage lights/horns/locks/GPS/precondition. My dealer is now telling me the car does not have remote start. I've called the Genius hotline, been on hold for cummulatively about 3+ hrs, and have all but given up on getting a live voice. Can anyone offer some info/advice on what to do here? Thanks - Aceman |
10-14-2020, 04:57 PM | #2 | |
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You should be able to activate it in the CD app. Depending on outside temperature it will cool or heat with the electric AC or heating system. So independent on the ICE, remote engine start is not needed to do this it works with the HV battery. I think there is something wrong with your CD app connection or setting. Did you activate the remote functions in your car? |
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10-14-2020, 05:08 PM | #3 |
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I think I remember enabling those functions on IDrive in the vehicle...so, check the manual, and review that section, or just go into the IDrive menus and verify that remote control on the things you want are actually enabled.
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10-14-2020, 08:36 PM | #4 |
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Thanks guys,
Checked the data services on the idrive, its checked for all services. Checked the remote services on the connected drive app, checked. I'm just going to the dealer and will force them to take a look at it. Aceman |
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10-14-2020, 08:39 PM | #5 |
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Try forcing an iDrive reset...I've not tried it, but from what I've read, just push the volume control in for about 30-seconds until you get the message, then wait. That might resolve things without a trip.
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10-18-2020, 12:42 PM | #6 |
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I just took delivery of a 2021 X5 xDrive45e. I have ConnectedDrive working and also the iPhone BMW digital key, but I can only see charge status, door and window and trunk status etc. but I have no buttons/controls in the iPhone app to lock, unlock, honk, let alone climate control.
Those that have this feature, is it an xDrive45e (PHEV) or another X5 variant that has it? |
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10-18-2020, 12:59 PM | #7 | |
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You should be able pre condition with the 45e. Just to be sure did you do the reset and activate the function in idrive? |
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10-18-2020, 02:07 PM | #8 | |
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I've got a (2020) xDrive45e and got all the remote features for charging, climate control, horn, lock/unlock, light flash and remote3d. |
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10-18-2020, 02:37 PM | #9 | |
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BTW, in the app under Vehicle tab > Info > Enabled Features, I see: Send Destination to Vehicle Check Door Lock Status Check Battery Level Check Electric Range Check Fuel Level Check Fuel Range Check Total Range Check Mileage Transmission Mode: Continuous All of these features are passive, none sound like “Remote Unlock” or something... In the iDrive menu in the car, under Car > General Settings > Data Privacy I enabled every option, but none sound like “remote lock” or anything... |
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You should see a lot of more features in the cd app. |
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10-18-2020, 02:58 PM | #14 |
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I wonder if this is because of model? This makes little sense. My car was produced in late September 2020, and supports BMW iPhone digital key. Not sure why it wouldn’t be coded to support all those other features... Do I talk to the dealer?
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10-18-2020, 06:02 PM | #16 |
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I spoke to BMW Assist, and they said that Remote Services is not an option for my xDrive45e. Is there a particular package or option I needed to have added to have remote lock and unlock captability?
Mine was custom-build by me with Convenience Package Parking Assist Package Driver Assist Pro Package What am I missing? I saw some mention on sites of a “Connected Package Professional” but during the “build your own” menu online, that was never listed as a package... is the remote unlock not standard? |
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10-18-2020, 06:09 PM | #18 |
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My build sheet has 6C4 Connected Package Pro as a N/C option listed on the build sheet. I have the Premium Package as opposed to Convenience, but I don't think that makes a difference. Any chance you have an older iDrive version?
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10-18-2020, 06:39 PM | #19 |
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I will check again and check with the dealer, but I doubt it. This isn’t a new feature, and my car was manufactured Sep 27 2020, hardly a long time ago...
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BMW Teleservice ConnectedDrive Services Remote Software Upgrade Traffic Camera Information Trial BMW eDrive Services BMW Assist eCall BMW Drive Recorder Intelligent Personal Assistant Automatic Map Update BMW Connected+ BMW WiFi Hostpot Compatability I do not see any with the exact name: “Remote Services” either checked or “not available for your vehicle” Am I looking in the right place? Last edited by SteveIsles; 10-18-2020 at 06:59 PM.. Reason: Correcting text from site |
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