[Leitner]

I contacted my dealer about having my 06 E90 330i programmed with rolling door locks. He told me $60.00. Our Mini Cooper came with them and you can turn them off. Do I really need to take it to the dealer, or can I do it myself? Thanks in advance for your help guys!!! (no idrive)

[vgame64]

Do you mean locks that lock upon the car setting off? If so, I did following the directions in the manual. It may be different on your car though, but I would assume you wouldn't need dealer involvement.

[DenverJayhawk]

You shouldn't need the dealer to configure this

[p4junk]

+1. You shouldn't need your dealer for this.

[canucklion]

unless he has a Pre-September 2005 car, then yes the dealership will have to do it for him/her.

Originally Posted by DenverJayhawk

You shouldn't need the dealer to configure this

Originally Posted by p4junk

+1. You shouldn't need your dealer for this.

[solefald]

Originally Posted by DenverJayhawk

You shouldn't need the dealer to configure this

yeah you do. this feature does not exist in US-spec cars due to some kind of stupid safety regulations.

i know EAS sells a $200 part to take care of that. But EAS thing also give you ability to close windows and sunroof with your key

http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=1796

Product Features:

- Remote window control: One-Touch operation of the windows and sunroof with the original remote on all models (US and Euro)
- Automatic door unlocking when ignition is turned off. Avoid having to pull the door handles twice to get out
- Comfort windows: All windows can be closed One-Touch with the wide "All-Windows" button in the driver's door.
- User programmable: The module can be individually enabled or disabled. All settings are retained even if the car battery is disconnected.
- Remote Fold-in Mirrors (if equipped). remoteKEY will fold in your mirrors on alarm activation.
- Shop/Diagnose mode: If activated the module is completely passive, as if it was not installed at all. It becomes invisible to diagnostic tools.

[canucklion]

Those are different features than what the OP is asking here. The OP is asking for the automatic door lock that occurs when the car's moving, which on post-September 2005 build cars can be turned on/off by owners themselve.

Originally Posted by solefald

yeah you do. this feature does not exist in US-spec cars due to some kind of stupid safety regulations.

i know EAS sells a $200 part to take care of that. But EAS thing also give you ability to close windows and sunroof with your key

http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=1796

[p4junk]

Originally Posted by canucklion

unless he has a Pre-September 2005 car, then yes the dealership will have to do it for him/her.

My car is a Nov. 2005 build, and i didn't need the dealer for this.

[solefald]

Originally Posted by canucklion

Those are different features than what the OP is asking here. The OP is asking for the automatic door lock that occurs when the car's moving, which on post-September 2005 build cars can be turned on/off by owners themselve.

ah, that's right. yeah i have that... but disabled due to having to pull the door handle twice to get out...

[canucklion]

same here, I disabled it after having to pull the door handle twice to get out. I was used to it for the first few weeks of ownership but then got tired of it and decided to turn it off.

Originally Posted by solefald

ah, that's right. yeah i have that... but disabled due to having to pull the door handle twice to get out...

[canucklion]

That's great. I said Pre-September 2005; nov. 2005 is post-September 2005.

Originally Posted by p4junk

My car is a Nov. 2005 build, and i didn't need the dealer for this.

Originally Posted by canucklion

unless he has a Pre-September 2005 car, then yes the dealership will have to do it for him/her.

[DenverJayhawk]

Originally Posted by canucklion

unless he has a Pre-September 2005 car, then yes the dealership will have to do it for him/her.

Ah. Didn't know that about Pre Sept 2005 builds. Learned something new today on this board, which is kind of a rarity these days.

[canucklion]

Other pre/post September 2005 differences include the availability of comfort access and thumbrests on the ZSP steering wheel.

For a more thorough discussion, look here

Originally Posted by DenverJayhawk

Ah. Didn't know that about Pre Sept 2005 builds. Learned something new today on this board, which is kind of a rarity these days.

[JSpira]

Originally Posted by canucklion

Other pre/post September 2005 differences include the availability of comfort access and thumbrests on the ZSP steering wheel.

so that once again brings up the question of cars that were actually BUILT in September as opposed to pre- and post-September

[DenverJayhawk]

Originally Posted by JSpira

so that once again brings up the question of cars that were actually BUILT in September as opposed to pre- and post-September

Good question. I would guess a september build probably falls into the "post" sept builds. I guess the only way to really know is to find someone with a Sept 2005 build.

[canucklion]

haha, I know, I saw your argument in the old thread
Maybe for built-in-September cars, it's a crapshoot, you get a mixture of functionalities. Or half of everything like 1 thumbrest instead of 2 and CA on the right side of the car and not the other.

Originally Posted by JSpira

so that once again brings up the question of cars that were actually BUILT in September as opposed to pre- and post-September

[canucklion]

+1
I think so too

Originally Posted by DenverJayhawk

Good question. I would guess a september build probably falls into the "post" sept builds. I guess the only way to really know is to find someone with a Sept 2005 build.