Adding Remote Start?

FrostNixon · 08-01-2021, 07:05 AM

This seems to be available only in NA as it is blocked by regulations in Europe. Hope there is a work around...

anselansel · 08-01-2021, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FrostNixon

This seems to be available only in NA as it is blocked by regulations in Europe. Hope there is a work around...

yep the land of unelected bureaucrats....

franky818 · 08-02-2021, 03:05 AM

I don't think this works for my

2020 330i sportline with idrive6

I have an odd model I guess lol

Spec23 · 08-02-2021, 06:48 AM

For those that already had remote start, does it need to be purchased? Did a software update and now the remote start does not work nor is there an option anywhere in the settings. Thanks!

BMW11 · 08-02-2021, 11:56 AM

I finally was able to order it. I updated in the car and it says it was successfully installed. However I can not get the car to remote start using key fob -clicking three times. I have been trying for a few days and still can not get the car to remotely start. I tried re-booting the iDrive also didn't work. I am probably doing something wrong but dont know what.

anselansel · 08-02-2021, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW11

I finally was able to order it. I updated in the car and it says it was successfully installed. However I can not get the car to remote start using key fob -clicking three times. I have been trying for a few days and still can not get the car to remotely start. I tried re-booting the iDrive also didn't work. I am probably doing something wrong but dont know what.

frankly I would drop in and ask one of their "genius' people to fool with it

wrickem · 08-03-2021, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW11

I finally was able to order it. I updated in the car and it says it was successfully installed. However I can not get the car to remote start using key fob -clicking three times. I have been trying for a few days and still can not get the car to remotely start. I tried re-booting the iDrive also didn't work. I am probably doing something wrong but dont know what.

Did you enable it in your car?

Menu A/C > preconditioning ventilation > check off starting engine for clim. control

zazzau · 08-04-2021, 05:08 PM

FYI -- if you coded any features in your car, this will clear those codes since a remote software update is required to activate the feature.

spb · 08-05-2021, 10:57 AM

Yes. Had to reprogram stuff. Even after using a backup on bimmercode app. Wish bimmercode app was more user friendly.

spb · 01-17-2022, 12:09 AM

Anyone found a way to increase the period of time the cur is warming up?

I believe it is running for 15min by default which is not enough in a decent cold weather.

A6bullet · 01-23-2022, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by spb

Anyone found a way to increase the period of time the cur is warming up?

I believe it is running for 15min by default which is not enough in a decent cold weather.

Pretty sure idling your car that long is not good long-term anyway.

ses87 · 01-23-2022, 07:42 PM

Picked up my 340 on Saturday. Saturday night bought remote start from the store. Shows under my active subscriptions in iDrive. However, I can't get the thing to work or even show up in the climate control settings menu. Have tried reloading apps and even did an idrive reboot.

Any recommendations?

zazzau · 01-23-2022, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ses87

Picked up my 340 on Saturday. Saturday night bought remote start from the store. Shows under my active subscriptions in iDrive. However, I can't get the thing to work or even show up in the climate control settings menu. Have tried reloading apps and even did an idrive reboot.

Any recommendations?

Sounds similar to the issue I had. Had to take it in to dealer. Took them nearly 2 months to figure out what the issue was. Eventually, it had to be programmed remotely from Germany. Good luck.

ses87 · 01-23-2022, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by zazzau

Sounds similar to the issue I had. Had to take it in to dealer. Took them nearly 2 months to figure out what the issue was. Eventually, it had to be programmed remotely from Germany. Good luck.

Thanks, did you try customer support before dealer?

zazzau · 01-23-2022, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ses87

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Originally Posted by zazzau

Sounds similar to the issue I had. Had to take it in to dealer. Took them nearly 2 months to figure out what the issue was. Eventually, it had to be programmed remotely from Germany. Good luck.

Thanks, did you try customer support before dealer?

Not sure what support line you're referring to. Do you mean Genius? Anyhow what software version is your car currently running?

Paul Moran · 01-24-2022, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by anselansel

yes and thank God , no more sweaty stuffy car and I cant wait to be toasty in the winter

You lucky Americans. My rep told me that its not available in Spain

spb · 02-04-2022, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by A6bullet

Pretty sure idling your car that long is not good long-term anyway.

Pretty sure driving off while the engine is still cold is not good long term.

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franky818 Private First Class 223 Rep 174 Posts Drives: e90 2010 , g20 2020 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: SFV iTrader: (0)	I don't think this works for my 2020 330i sportline with idrive6 I have an odd model I guess lol
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Spec23 Private 56 Rep 50 Posts Drives: na Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: na iTrader: (0)	For those that already had remote start, does it need to be purchased? Did a software update and now the remote start does not work nor is there an option anywhere in the settings. Thanks!
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08-02-2021, 11:56 AM	#27
BMW11 Captain 278 Rep 689 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I finally was able to order it. I updated in the car and it says it was successfully installed. However I can not get the car to remote start using key fob -clicking three times. I have been trying for a few days and still can not get the car to remotely start. I tried re-booting the iDrive also didn't work. I am probably doing something wrong but dont know what.
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zazzau Lieutenant Colonel 743 Rep 1,764 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i XDrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	FYI -- if you coded any features in your car, this will clear those codes since a remote software update is required to activate the feature.
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08-05-2021, 10:57 AM	#31
spb Private 34 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2020 330i XDrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Yes. Had to reprogram stuff. Even after using a backup on bimmercode app. Wish bimmercode app was more user friendly.
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spb Private 34 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2020 330i XDrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Anyone found a way to increase the period of time the cur is warming up? I believe it is running for 15min by default which is not enough in a decent cold weather.
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01-23-2022, 07:42 PM	#34
ses87 New Member 9 Rep 24 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Picked up my 340 on Saturday. Saturday night bought remote start from the store. Shows under my active subscriptions in iDrive. However, I can't get the thing to work or even show up in the climate control settings menu. Have tried reloading apps and even did an idrive reboot. Any recommendations?
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