[natahoa]

Thank you to ALL who responded.

I got it to work, but only with the driver door closed. I most likely had the driver door open when it would not function for me.

Mystery solved!

[natahoa]

Originally Posted by orthopod

Though it is irritating that it opens by pressing the button and leaving it, but to close it you have to pull the button up and hold it till it closes fully.

Any trick to solve that?

I finally got it to work yesterday, but yes it was a while before I realized it was only partially closed. I’m sure the car won’t let you move if it is partially open.

So weird, it should close all the way. My highlander does that ... it doesn’t stop midstream if you release the button!

[natahoa]

Originally Posted by wanderlustX5

how can this be done by others? please enlighten

The manual has instructions for setting up the remote functions. I haven’t changed any of the standard settings on my remote, but I would look at this first, before changing code.

[natahoa]

Originally Posted by rmorin1249

I think US cars are coded to disable closing with the door switch. Bimmercode will allow activation with just one pull no need to hold it up. Same thing with the remote.

No, I had to hold it, and when I released it stopped the closing process and left it partially closed. Sheesh.

[natahoa]

Originally Posted by wrickem

Pull and hold the button to close it. Make sure the key is in the vehicle. You'll hear it beep when it starts to close. You don't need coding to close it from the door (keyfob you'll need it if US though)

At first, I thought I couldn't close mine from the inside button by the driver, but I had my key in my door handle pocket and my door was open.

Yes, the door being open was the ticket. Worked when I tried again with the door closed. Not the best design. Maybe this will be fixed in a future update.

[natahoa]

Originally Posted by JayPichardo

Your genius should have shown you that.

Lol genius showed me a lot of stuff, but I was focused on getting the primary settings set and checking that they worked.

Genius probably showed this to me, it just didn’t stick. I don’t mind figuring things out, but I always expect things to work similarly to my Highlander. In this case, it doesn’t.

Thanks!

[wrickem]

Originally Posted by natahoa

Thank you to ALL who responded.

I got it to work, but only with the driver door closed. I most likely had the driver door open when it would not function for me.

Mystery solved!

Yeah, that's just weird. Mine works with the switch with the door opened or closed from the switch as long as it's in park and the key is inside the car.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by wrickem

Yeah, that's just weird. Mine works with the switch with the door opened or closed from the switch as long as it's in park and the key is inside the car.

And as long as you are pulling the switch up and not pushing down, I think that was the key to her situation.

[jasrboyd]

Mine works with door open as well as closed ha ha

[Hogan]

are you sure you can close the trunk with the key fob?

[gpitts]

Originally Posted by wrickem

Yeah, that's just weird. Mine works with the switch with the door opened or closed from the switch as long as it's in park and the key is inside the car.

It works fine with the door open or closed, just have to have the key detected by the car and PULL the gate open/close switch rather than press it.

[doctorttt]

Dumb question. Is Bimmercode a code that you enter into iDrive to activate certain functions?

I’m going to pick up mine in late July or early August so Im preparing a list of things to check at delivery.

[jasrboyd]

Originally Posted by Hogan

are you sure you can close the trunk with the key fob?

I can’t close the trunk via key fob. In the US from what I understand it isn’t an option.

[LexxM3]

Originally Posted by doctorttt

Dumb question. Is Bimmercode a code that you enter into iDrive to activate certain functions?

I’m going to pick up mine in late July or early August so Im preparing a list of things to check at delivery.

No, Bimmercode is an app that you use with a purchased OBDII interface plugged into your vehicle.

[gpitts]

Originally Posted by doctorttt

Dumb question. Is Bimmercode a code that you enter into iDrive to activate certain functions?

I’m going to pick up mine in late July or early August so Im preparing a list of things to check at delivery.

You can check it out here: https://bimmercode.app/

[natahoa]

Originally Posted by jasrboyd

I can’t close the trunk via key fob. In the US from what I understand it isn’t an option.

I can, and I’m in the US.
I think the trick is to hold it down.

[Usher9387]

Originally Posted by natahoa

I can, and I’m in the US.
I think the trick is to hold it down.

Hold it down which key in the fob?

[natahoa]

Originally Posted by Usher9387

Hold it down which key in the fob?

The tailgate button on the fob. I’ll have to try it again and get back to you, but I was able to close my tailgate with the key when the door button didn’t work.

[doctorttt]

Originally Posted by gpitts

You can check it out here: https://bimmercode.app/

Thanks. Does the use of bimmercode create any issues with the car’s warranty? Can BMW program those functions for you, if you requested, since they are just based on the odbII interface?

[gpitts]

Originally Posted by doctorttt

Thanks. Does the use of bimmercode create any issues with the car’s warranty? Can BMW program those functions for you, if you requested, since they are just based on the odbII interface?

As far as I know, these are settings that can be adjusted with no adverse impact to warranty. If you have any concerns, you can change them back to their defaults before taking the vehicle in for service.

BMW will NOT program any settings for you other than to update your ECU firmware when new revisions become available. There are, however, some coders on the forums that do this as a for-fee service. You may want to check out the "iDrive, Audio, Phone, Electronics, Software, Coding" forum.

[gpitts]

Originally Posted by natahoa

The manual has instructions for setting up the remote functions. I haven’t changed any of the standard settings on my remote, but I would look at this first, before changing code.

I don't believe our key fobs will allow the closing of the rear gate. Before going through the iDrive menus this morning (to no avail), I pressed and held the rear gate button but no joy.

[natahoa]

Originally Posted by gpitts

I don't believe our key fobs will allow the closing of the rear gate. Before going through the iDrive menus this morning (to no avail), I pressed and held the rear gate button but no joy.

You are correct. I tried it today- the key will open, but not close the cargo.

However, you can program the key fob with settings on iDrive. I haven’t looked to see what is available, but I know you can change some of them. Maybe that capability is one of them.