Comfort Access rear boot opening halfway only

willougs · 03-13-2021, 12:38 PM

Can't say I'm too impressed with Comfort Access "wave your foot under the bumper to open boot" feature. Not sure if I'm doing it wrong, but seems very temperamental. Often takes 4 or 5 waves before anything happens, and then, occasionally the boot only opens half way and stops.

Anyone else have similar issues/have any tips for improving reliability?

ADIUK · 03-13-2021, 01:05 PM

Strange
Does it open fully using the fob ?
I don't have comfort access but I like the fact it opens fully and not just unlocks.

willougs · 03-13-2021, 01:08 PM

Not noticed any.issues when using the key fob, although have used that less than the "foot wavy" feature, as like not having to get keys out of pocket and thought it may be useful.

It's definitely not just unlocking, it starts to open up and gets a good half way before stopping. Unfortunately not open enough to be able to access boot though.

I'll use the fob for time being and see if I have any issues

nil98 · 03-13-2021, 01:33 PM

There is a setting for the height of the boot lid opening. I think it is in doors and locking section.

hamera · 03-13-2021, 01:55 PM

Don't wave your foot. Try the kick movement instead.
There is no setting for the boot opening hight in G20 model.

willougs · 03-13-2021, 02:08 PM

ahh. that's really helpful. Thanks. Sure the video I watched as part of the welcome pack said to wave, but I'll give that a go.

zorroone · 03-13-2021, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by willougs

Can't say I'm too impressed with Comfort Access "wave your foot under the bumper to open boot" feature. Not sure if I'm doing it wrong, but seems very temperamental. Often takes 4 or 5 waves before anything happens, and then, occasionally the boot only opens half way and stops.

Anyone else have similar issues/have any tips for improving reliability?

Had it on my F31 and now on my G21 and IMO it is ace, love it. Works with the foot stroke perfect once u get the knack!

paulockenden · 03-13-2021, 03:02 PM

As others have said, it's an in-out kick movement. If you do a wave it'll start and then stop, giving the half lift you've experienced.

I got caught my this too. There's definitely videos/instructions out there that show a wave. But I soon realised that didn’t work properly so I consulted the manual.

srbs73 · 03-13-2021, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by paulockenden

As others have said, it's an in-out kick movement. If you do a wave it'll start and then stop, giving the half lift you've experienced.

I got caught my this too. There's definitely videos/instructions out there that show a wave. But I soon realised that didn’t work properly so I consulted the manual.

I think this is down to crappy car reviewers who don’t RTFM, wave their foot about several times and then declare the system as useless!

I saw the same with my Audi Q7 and for me it work flawlessly. I’ve had a few times on the the 3 series where it just didn’t work and its when the car has been very dirty, so not sure if the sensor can get blocked. Still works almost every time though.

a.summers86 · 03-13-2021, 04:43 PM

Same here. Waved my foot back and forth when I first picked the car up with not much happening.

Since finding out it’s more of a kick it hasn’t not opened/closed once.

Keith_C · 03-15-2021, 04:22 AM

Yep straight in and out down the middle of the car, once you get the knack, it works every time.

03-13-2021, 12:38 PM	#1
willougs Captain 267 Rep 861 Posts Drives: BMW 330e Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Southampton iTrader: (0)	Comfort Access rear boot opening halfway only Can't say I'm too impressed with Comfort Access "wave your foot under the bumper to open boot" feature. Not sure if I'm doing it wrong, but seems very temperamental. Often takes 4 or 5 waves before anything happens, and then, occasionally the boot only opens half way and stops. Anyone else have similar issues/have any tips for improving reliability? __________________ '21 BMW 330e xDrive ///M Sport For cheaper charging, switch to Octopus Energy using this link and get £50 free credit
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ADIUK Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 239 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive30e M Sport 2020 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 30e Xdr ... [9.50]	Strange Does it open fully using the fob ? I don't have comfort access but I like the fact it opens fully and not just unlocks.
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willougs Captain 267 Rep 861 Posts Drives: BMW 330e Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Southampton iTrader: (0)	Not noticed any.issues when using the key fob, although have used that less than the "foot wavy" feature, as like not having to get keys out of pocket and thought it may be useful. It's definitely not just unlocking, it starts to open up and gets a good half way before stopping. Unfortunately not open enough to be able to access boot though. I'll use the fob for time being and see if I have any issues __________________ '21 BMW 330e xDrive ///M Sport For cheaper charging, switch to Octopus Energy using this link and get £50 free credit
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nil98 Second Lieutenant 125 Rep 243 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Competition G81 Touring Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	There is a setting for the height of the boot lid opening. I think it is in doors and locking section.
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hamera Lieutenant 442 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 320i M Sport (G20) Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Don't wave your foot. Try the kick movement instead. There is no setting for the boot opening hight in G20 model. Attached Images Last edited by hamera; 03-13-2021 at 04:03 PM..
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willougs Captain 267 Rep 861 Posts Drives: BMW 330e Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Southampton iTrader: (0)	ahh. that's really helpful. Thanks. Sure the video I watched as part of the welcome pack said to wave, but I'll give that a go. __________________ '21 BMW 330e xDrive ///M Sport For cheaper charging, switch to Octopus Energy using this link and get £50 free credit
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paulockenden Major 575 Rep 1,219 Posts Drives: 330e xDrive Touring Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	As others have said, it's an in-out kick movement. If you do a wave it'll start and then stop, giving the half lift you've experienced. I got caught my this too. There's definitely videos/instructions out there that show a wave. But I soon realised that didn’t work properly so I consulted the manual.
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a.summers86 Lieutenant 192 Rep 473 Posts Drives: BMW G20 MSport Pro Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Same here. Waved my foot back and forth when I first picked the car up with not much happening. Since finding out it’s more of a kick it hasn’t not opened/closed once.
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Keith_C First Lieutenant 179 Rep 326 Posts Drives: BMW 330i M Sport Plus Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yep straight in and out down the middle of the car, once you get the knack, it works every time. __________________ M240i - Thundernight Metallic - Cognac Interior - M Technology Pack - Technology Plus Pack - Comfort Pack - HK - Driving Assistant - M Adaptive Suspension - 19" 893 M Double-spoke Bicolour Alloy Wheels - Aluminium Rhombicle Interior Trim
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