Changed Settings

EX6 · 09-28-2009, 09:11 AM

Having recently purchased an X6 5.0 I was surprised after only a few days, that when I entered the car after an overnight or a few hours, the audio system had reverted to the radio (when I left the car a CD was playing) and that the steering wheel and seat memory settings had changed.

I am also noticing a whining noise coming from the A/C after 20 mins or so.

Any advice other than taking it back to the dealer of course.

Thx.

chuck92103 · 09-28-2009, 09:22 AM

Not sure about the whining.

However, for the memory settings, did you by chance use the other key fob? There is a setting in iDrive to use the same setting for both keys or individually.

EX6 · 09-28-2009, 09:36 AM

ah ha......good call. I think the spare keys were in my briefcase and I naturally assumed the car was reading the key in my pocket.

I will try with only 1 key in range in future.

Thx so much.

sariggs1 · 09-28-2009, 12:44 PM

Happened to me too. Individual key setup was a surprise and the dealer didn't mention it in the delivery speech.

As for the A/C, check the vents to see that the are open, including those in the back seat. If they are nearly closed, you can get the whine. Why 20 minutes later, no idea. Good luck, your car is great looking!

dmlgc · 09-28-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuck92103

Not sure about the whining.

However, for the memory settings, did you by chance use the other key fob? There is a setting in iDrive to use the same setting for both keys or individually.

Chuck I thought all the settings were stored in the FOB. How does the settings from one FOB get to the other one ? If true this is cool and will check manual tonight on where the setting is. I would like to swap FOBs every once in a while to keep them charged ( they still need to be plugged in to charge ?).

sariggs1 · 09-28-2009, 03:45 PM

You need to use each fob and do the setup. As far as I know, you can't copy fob to fob.

dmlgc · 09-28-2009, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sariggs1

You need to use each fob and do the setup. As far as I know, you can't copy fob to fob.

ok then I don't understand the quote from chuck " There is a setting in iDrive to use the same setting for both keys or individually."

If I have to do the settings for each fob why would there be a setting in idrive to use the same setting for both keys. Sorry guys the logic is just lost on me.

sariggs1 · 09-29-2009, 08:45 AM

I couldn't find a setting to make the fobs work the same. Maybe Chuck can shed some light on it for us. My were programmed independently.

EX6 · 09-30-2009, 09:11 AM

oh shit......now you guy's have got me completely confused. what a great forum though. thanks so much for the advice, FOB sorted but taking it back to dealer for whining in a/c.

09-28-2009, 09:11 AM	#1
EX6 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW X6 5.0 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Changed Settings Having recently purchased an X6 5.0 I was surprised after only a few days, that when I entered the car after an overnight or a few hours, the audio system had reverted to the radio (when I left the car a CD was playing) and that the steering wheel and seat memory settings had changed. I am also noticing a whining noise coming from the A/C after 20 mins or so. Any advice other than taking it back to the dealer of course. Thx. Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

09-28-2009, 09:22 AM	#2
chuck92103 Major 91 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	Not sure about the whining. However, for the memory settings, did you by chance use the other key fob? There is a setting in iDrive to use the same setting for both keys or individually. __________________ 2011 535i 2008 VW GTI
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-28-2009, 09:36 AM	#3
EX6 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW X6 5.0 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	ah ha......good call. I think the spare keys were in my briefcase and I naturally assumed the car was reading the key in my pocket. I will try with only 1 key in range in future. Thx so much.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-28-2009, 12:44 PM	#4
sariggs1 Scott R. 22 Rep 270 Posts Drives: X6 xDrive 50I Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lee's Summit, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 X6 50I [0.00] 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 [0.00] 2001 996 Turbo [0.00]	Happened to me too. Individual key setup was a surprise and the dealer didn't mention it in the delivery speech. As for the A/C, check the vents to see that the are open, including those in the back seat. If they are nearly closed, you can get the whine. Why 20 minutes later, no idea. Good luck, your car is great looking! __________________ Scott - 2012 BMW X6 50i Twin Turbo / Porsche 996 Twin Turbo Black Sapphire Metallic with Saddle Brown Nevada Leather, Comfort Access keyless entry, Running boards, Rear-View Camera, Dark Bamboo wood trim, HUD, HD Radio, Satellite Radio, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Premium Sound Package, Rear Climate Package, Sport Package, Euro Black Kidney Grill, Euro Side Markers, Black Double Spoke 215 Wheels...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-28-2009, 03:45 PM	#6
sariggs1 Scott R. 22 Rep 270 Posts Drives: X6 xDrive 50I Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lee's Summit, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 X6 50I [0.00] 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 [0.00] 2001 996 Turbo [0.00]	You need to use each fob and do the setup. As far as I know, you can't copy fob to fob. __________________ Scott - 2012 BMW X6 50i Twin Turbo / Porsche 996 Twin Turbo Black Sapphire Metallic with Saddle Brown Nevada Leather, Comfort Access keyless entry, Running boards, Rear-View Camera, Dark Bamboo wood trim, HUD, HD Radio, Satellite Radio, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Premium Sound Package, Rear Climate Package, Sport Package, Euro Black Kidney Grill, Euro Side Markers, Black Double Spoke 215 Wheels...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-29-2009, 08:45 AM	#8
sariggs1 Scott R. 22 Rep 270 Posts Drives: X6 xDrive 50I Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lee's Summit, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 X6 50I [0.00] 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 [0.00] 2001 996 Turbo [0.00]	I couldn't find a setting to make the fobs work the same. Maybe Chuck can shed some light on it for us. My were programmed independently. __________________ Scott - 2012 BMW X6 50i Twin Turbo / Porsche 996 Twin Turbo Black Sapphire Metallic with Saddle Brown Nevada Leather, Comfort Access keyless entry, Running boards, Rear-View Camera, Dark Bamboo wood trim, HUD, HD Radio, Satellite Radio, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Premium Sound Package, Rear Climate Package, Sport Package, Euro Black Kidney Grill, Euro Side Markers, Black Double Spoke 215 Wheels...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-30-2009, 09:11 AM	#9
EX6 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW X6 5.0 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	oh shit......now you guy's have got me completely confused. what a great forum though. thanks so much for the advice, FOB sorted but taking it back to dealer for whining in a/c.
	Appreciate 0 Quote