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Hickster · Jun 8th, 2006, 10:07 PM

I'm defo gettting my comfort opening switched back on asap... really could have done with it today

stripey · Jun 9th, 2006, 12:01 PM

My desk is on the third floor of our building, and yesterday I opened my windows from up here 5 minutes before I left to cool the car down. very handy!

And before anyone asks, yes, our carpark is pretty secure!

Lucky Dave · Jun 9th, 2006, 12:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by freshcut

I picked my '06 S up on 5/14 and they didn't mention anything about additional charges for the comfort open feature, which was activated when I took delivery. I can see where some people would find it irritating to walk out and discover the windows rolled down, however I'd be even more worried that the doors would likely be unlocked and the alarm disarmed since in order to open the windows using the CO feature requires holding down the unlock/disarm button. Personally, it's a nice feature if it's activated, but I see no sense in paying to have the ability to roll the windows down with the remote unless you've just gotta have it to "show off".

Even if you unlock the car by mistake it will rearm and lock its self after a little while!

With CO this will not happen!

S33BBY · Jun 9th, 2006, 12:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave

Even if you unlock the car by mistake it will rearm and lock its self after a little while!

With CO this will not happen!

It used to on my old One. It had comfort opening, and would also lock itself after a minute if you unlocked it but didn't open any doors. My new 2006 Cooper doesn't have comfort opening, but does re-lock itself.

jonjak · Jun 12th, 2006, 07:22 AM

I conducted an experiment after seeing one similar on TOP GEAR. It envolves you taking further and further steps away from your car until the remote no longer works. Then if you touch the key against your head.Hey presto, it works further away.WHY ?...
Have a try and list your results. I have not done the measuring thing as yet, but will do if the response is worth while...

monkeynuts · Jun 12th, 2006, 07:51 AM

Doesnt have to be your head as you could look seriously uncool lol
try your leg.....works for me

BlackMiniMac · Jun 12th, 2006, 09:36 PM

Just found out today that my MINI has comfort opening!! C00L

jonjak · Jun 21st, 2006, 04:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ::michael::

Doesnt have to be your head as you could look seriously uncool lol
try your leg.....works for me

No longer do I have to look like a **** with a key sticking out of my head.

burns863 · Jun 22nd, 2006, 08:25 AM

I have noticed that when i unlock my car and hold the unlock button on my key the windows go down. I take it that this is what comfort opening is?

Electric Blue · Jun 22nd, 2006, 11:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by burns863

I have noticed that when i unlock my car and hold the unlock button on my key the windows go down. I take it that this is what comfort opening is?

Yes

NeuroBeaker · May 8th, 2008, 01:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by monkeynuts (original)

anyone experience annoying half down windows
you press hard but for sum reason they dont go all the way down and stop half way (if your lucky) or drop about an inch from the top making you look very silly

My comfort opening has stopped working properly.

I used to be able to get the windows to go down using the key and used to be able to unlock the doors at distance.

However, these days, I have to be standing pretty close to the car for the unlock to work - and even then the door unlock can be delayed by a second or two from pressing the button. Furthermore, my comfort opening is now no longer consistent. It never opens the windows all the way anymore - despite keeping the button depressed quite firmly - sometimes they open a crack, sometimes I get to half way, and other times the windows don't budge at all.

I thought this might have something to do with a battery in the key that needs replacing, but a dealer told me that the key is automatically recharged when in the ignition with the engine running.

Can anyone shed any light on this or suggest a possible fix?

Many thanks,
Andrew.

S33BBY · May 10th, 2008, 01:58 PM

It does sound like a problem with the key to me. Have you tried your spare?

NeuroBeaker · May 11th, 2008, 09:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY (original)

It does sound like a problem with the key to me. Have you tried your spare?

That's a good idea - I'll give it a go and let you know.

Jun 8th, 2006, 10:07 PM	#21
Hickster Almost there My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The SOUTH Local Time: 12:56 AM Posts: 7,376 Offline	I'm defo gettting my comfort opening switched back on asap... really could have done with it today D-lite-full

Jun 9th, 2006, 12:26 PM	#23 (permalink)
Lucky Dave Thinking Minis My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 733 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by freshcut I picked my '06 S up on 5/14 and they didn't mention anything about additional charges for the comfort open feature, which was activated when I took delivery. I can see where some people would find it irritating to walk out and discover the windows rolled down, however I'd be even more worried that the doors would likely be unlocked and the alarm disarmed since in order to open the windows using the CO feature requires holding down the unlock/disarm button. Personally, it's a nice feature if it's activated, but I see no sense in paying to have the ability to roll the windows down with the remote unless you've just gotta have it to "show off". Even if you unlock the car by mistake it will rearm and lock its self after a little while! With CO this will not happen! Lucky is a way of life (tm) 243.5 bhp & 205.3 ft lb

Jun 12th, 2006, 07:22 AM	#25 (permalink)
jonjak Have fun in a Mini Join Date: May 2006 Location: Church Langley Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 65 Offline	I conducted an experiment after seeing one similar on TOP GEAR. It envolves you taking further and further steps away from your car until the remote no longer works. Then if you touch the key against your head.Hey presto, it works further away.WHY ?... Have a try and list your results. I have not done the measuring thing as yet, but will do if the response is worth while... J9N BE

Jun 12th, 2006, 07:51 AM	#26 (permalink)
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 5,098 Offline	Doesnt have to be your head as you could look seriously uncool lol try your leg.....works for me m o n k e y : n u t s

Jun 12th, 2006, 09:36 PM	#27 (permalink)
BlackMiniMac Caution!! Girl Racer!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Sea Side Local Time: 12:56 AM Posts: 148 Offline	Just found out today that my MINI has comfort opening!! C00L Good girls are just bad girls who haven't been caught yet.

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Jun 9th, 2006, 12:01 PM	#22 (permalink)
stripey MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reading Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 1,036 Offline	My desk is on the third floor of our building, and yesterday I opened my windows from up here 5 minutes before I left to cool the car down. very handy! And before anyone asks, yes, our carpark is pretty secure!

Jun 9th, 2006, 12:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 3,125 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave Even if you unlock the car by mistake it will rearm and lock its self after a little while! With CO this will not happen! It used to on my old One. It had comfort opening, and would also lock itself after a minute if you unlocked it but didn't open any doors. My new 2006 Cooper doesn't have comfort opening, but does re-lock itself.

Jun 21st, 2006, 04:01 PM	#28 (permalink)
jonjak Have fun in a Mini Join Date: May 2006 Location: Church Langley Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 65 Offline	Thanks Michael Quote: Originally Posted by ::michael:: Doesnt have to be your head as you could look seriously uncool lol try your leg.....works for me No longer do I have to look like a ** with a key sticking out of my head. J9N BE**

Jun 22nd, 2006, 08:25 AM	#29 (permalink)
burns863 The Muffin Man Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hadfield, Derbyshire Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 1,624 Offline	I have noticed that when i unlock my car and hold the unlock button on my key the windows go down. I take it that this is what comfort opening is?

Jun 22nd, 2006, 11:13 AM	#30 (permalink)
Electric Blue MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sunderland Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 653 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by burns863 I have noticed that when i unlock my car and hold the unlock button on my key the windows go down. I take it that this is what comfort opening is? Yes

May 8th, 2008, 01:56 PM	#31 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 5,763 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by monkeynuts (original) anyone experience annoying half down windows you press hard but for sum reason they dont go all the way down and stop half way (if your lucky) or drop about an inch from the top making you look very silly My comfort opening has stopped working properly. I used to be able to get the windows to go down using the key and used to be able to unlock the doors at distance. However, these days, I have to be standing pretty close to the car for the unlock to work - and even then the door unlock can be delayed by a second or two from pressing the button. Furthermore, my comfort opening is now no longer consistent. It never opens the windows all the way anymore - despite keeping the button depressed quite firmly - sometimes they open a crack, sometimes I get to half way, and other times the windows don't budge at all. I thought this might have something to do with a battery in the key that needs replacing, but a dealer told me that the key is automatically recharged when in the ignition with the engine running. Can anyone shed any light on this or suggest a possible fix? Many thanks, Andrew. * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

May 10th, 2008, 01:58 PM	#32 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 3,125 Offline	It does sound like a problem with the key to me. Have you tried your spare? JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

May 11th, 2008, 09:20 AM	#33 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 5,763 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY (original) It does sound like a problem with the key to me. Have you tried your spare? That's a good idea - I'll give it a go and let you know. * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

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