i8 smart key released

carholic · 07-07-2016, 09:56 AM

Europe is getting free retrofits, and we can't even pay to have it. Come on, BMW. And we are your most important market?

fishpond · 07-07-2016, 09:58 AM

Had a call from my dealer to book in for my complimentary Display Key fitting for the 1st week in August. Will see if it comes with the case thrown in...

ian_i3S_iX · 07-07-2016, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Arobotbrain

Thanks for the suggestion. Will have the key replaced next week as part of the buggy key replacement program (apparently it shows a wrong charging end time). Exchange lasts a full day and requires some re-programming. Will be testing a new Z4 during the day

Hope that the battery of the new key lasts longer.

I'm on drop in and wait appointment - perhaps they'll have the £55 user manual for me to read whilst I'm waiting. After paying £112000 for the car I thought the key cover would have been a throw in

Ricardinhouk · 07-07-2016, 12:47 PM

For those getting the retro fit FoC how old is your vehicle? My dealer is still saying £600 for my Sep 15 car

fishpond · 07-07-2016, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricardinhouk

For those getting the retro fit FoC how old is your vehicle? My dealer is still saying £600 for my Sep 15 car

I believe it was for cars that were Q1 2016 onwards.

fishpond · 07-08-2016, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ian_i8_i3

Dealer just rang to arrange the "fitting" of the smart key

I was offered accessories that were not FOC

the cover £55 ($70) and wait for it the user Manual also £55 ($70) the charger is also extra but I didn't ask for that price

Ian - did they provide you with part numbers for the case and in particular the manual? Seems rather odd to be charging for a manual that should come with the key...

twm6 · 07-09-2016, 02:01 AM

anyone in the US heard anything?

JasH · 07-09-2016, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ian_i8_i3

Dealer just rang to arrange the "fitting" of the smart key

I was offered accessories that were not FOC

the cover £55 ($70) and wait for it the user Manual also £55 ($70) the charger is also extra but I didn't ask for that price

User manual? Mine has none, and what price???

£55..... why so expensive?

PS. My DisplayKey is currently showing about 75% charged (not sure exactly). I last charged it the day I got it.

zagaboo · 07-10-2016, 04:04 PM

Mine will be done FoC. Took delivery on xmas eve 2015. Had a very odd convo with the dealer though. They asked me how many miles the car had done as this affected the parts they needed!?!?!?!

carholic · 07-10-2016, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by twm6

anyone in the US heard anything?

I wish. Nothing yet.

zagaboo · 07-19-2016, 10:45 AM

Got my free gratis smart key fitted today! Thanks BMW UK. Came with usb lead and photocopy instructions - attached. They asked me if I wanted the leather pouch for £55 (I think). I declined.

MalibuBimmer · 07-19-2016, 11:08 AM

That makes me almost wish I got my car in the UK. (Then I remember Brexit.)

fishpond · 07-19-2016, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zagaboo

Got my free gratis smart key fitted today! Thanks BMW UK. Came with usb lead and photocopy instructions - attached. They asked me if I wanted the leather pouch for £55 (I think). I declined.

Thanks. Does it work fine with Comfort Access?

zagaboo · 07-19-2016, 11:32 AM

Yes. I have comfort access and it's working fine.

carholic · 07-19-2016, 11:12 PM

Hello... BMWUSA??? Are you listening? Want to make some money and sell us some Display Keys and maybe even some modules and labor for installation?

twm6 · 07-20-2016, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by carholic

Hello... BMWUSA??? Are you listening? Want to make some money and sell us some Display Keys and maybe even some modules and labor for installation?

+100000

zagaboo · 07-20-2016, 05:58 AM

Superflous gadget for a superfluous gadget? I bought one of these induction chargers that seems to work well.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Even though a charge is supposed to last 3 months, I couldn't resist.

This is small and has soft squashy rubber sides and so can be pushed down into the bottom of the arm rest cubby for in car charging, but you'll probably need to secure the key with an inelegant elastic band to stop it moving off the charge pad during driving.

Personally, I keep my key in my pocket and so use this as an in house charger - just have to rest my key on it overnight. No faffing with cables. £11 vs plugging a micro usb in once every 3 months? Bargain ;-)

fishpond · 07-20-2016, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zagaboo

Superflous gadget for a superfluous gadget? I bought one of these induction chargers that seems to work well.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Even though a charge is supposed to last 3 months, I couldn't resist.

This is small and has soft squashy rubber sides and so can be pushed down into the bottom of the arm rest cubby for in car charging, but you'll probably need to secure the key with an inelegant elastic band to stop it moving off the charge pad during driving.

Personally, I keep my key in my pocket and so use this as an in house charger - just have to rest my key on it overnight. No faffing with cables. £11 vs plugging a micro usb in once every 3 months? Bargain ;-)

So the key is wireless charging enabled?

Excellent if it is... can use it on my Samsung wireless charger then

zagaboo · 07-20-2016, 02:44 PM

Yes. I would imagine any Qi charger would work. The one in the link I provided is perfect imho.

thalinedominata · 07-30-2016, 12:48 PM

Any update on US access to the display key?

ian_i3S_iX · 07-31-2016, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fishpond

Ian - did they provide you with part numbers for the case and in particular the manual? Seems rather odd to be charging for a manual that should come with the key...

No part numbers, when I get it I'll advise but they keep putting me off saying delivery is delayed

Sweetsun · 08-01-2016, 09:49 AM

Can someone acquire the parts and sell them! Cause i'm sure alot of people here in the states want them! At least i do!

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zagaboo Private First Class 68 Rep 174 Posts Drives: i8 Roadster Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Superflous gadget for a superfluous gadget? I bought one of these induction chargers that seems to work well. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Even though a charge is supposed to last 3 months, I couldn't resist. This is small and has soft squashy rubber sides and so can be pushed down into the bottom of the arm rest cubby for in car charging, but you'll probably need to secure the key with an inelegant elastic band to stop it moving off the charge pad during driving. Personally, I keep my key in my pocket and so use this as an in house charger - just have to rest my key on it overnight. No faffing with cables. £11 vs plugging a micro usb in once every 3 months? Bargain ;-)
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