Washing triggers lights, locks, mirrors

x54MTbackroads · 06-19-2022, 04:16 PM

I did my first wash and wax on my new X5 45e today, which seemed to be a very exciting moment for my vehicle. Hand wash, warm water, relatively low pressure hose sprayer. Nothing extreme by any stretch.

While washing, drying, and waxing, I seemed to be constantly triggering all kinds of automated systems in the car. Locks were opening and closing, lights flashed a few times, mirrors closed and opened several times (I don't even have the mirrors set up to automatically retract in the main settings), and I could hear the electronics firing up a few times, too.

Is this normal? Anyone found a clever work around or way to set up a "wash" mode? It was amusing the first few rounds, but I'm not sure it's going to be for the may years ahead I hope to own the car.

ironside2018 · 06-19-2022, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by x54MTbackroads

I did my first wash and wax on my new X5 45e today, which seemed to be a very exciting moment for my vehicle. Hand wash, warm water, relatively low pressure hose sprayer. Nothing extreme by any stretch.

While washing, drying, and waxing, I seemed to be constantly triggering all kinds of automated systems in the car. Locks were opening and closing, lights flashed a few times, mirrors closed and opened several times (I don't even have the mirrors set up to automatically retract in the main settings), and I could hear the electronics firing up a few times, too.

Is this normal? Anyone found a clever work around or way to set up a "wash" mode? It was amusing the first few rounds, but I'm not sure it's going to be for the may years ahead I hope to own the car.

Ha--common issue with comfort access. I always take my key out of my pocket and place it out of range when washing the car.

1Mors · 06-19-2022, 05:16 PM

yes that is due to your key being recognized by the car as being near thinking you are ready to get in and go

NYCX5M50i · 07-18-2022, 08:30 PM

just leave the key inside the car.

nZtiZia · 07-19-2022, 08:12 AM

I don't leave the fob inside because the vehicle actually locked on me once; decreased likelihood if it's in the cargo area, though, so if I had to I'd leave it there instead of the front where the vehicle can still sense the key fob while you touch the handle then CLICK!

I have Digital Key set up on my iPhone so I just leave the fob indoors. having the keycard is another good option

06-19-2022, 04:16 PM	#1
x54MTbackroads Enlisted Member 14 Rep 32 Posts Drives: X5 45e, 328d sportwagon Join Date: May 2022 Location: Rocky Mountains iTrader: (0)	Washing triggers lights, locks, mirrors I did my first wash and wax on my new X5 45e today, which seemed to be a very exciting moment for my vehicle. Hand wash, warm water, relatively low pressure hose sprayer. Nothing extreme by any stretch. While washing, drying, and waxing, I seemed to be constantly triggering all kinds of automated systems in the car. Locks were opening and closing, lights flashed a few times, mirrors closed and opened several times (I don't even have the mirrors set up to automatically retract in the main settings), and I could hear the electronics firing up a few times, too. Is this normal? Anyone found a clever work around or way to set up a "wash" mode? It was amusing the first few rounds, but I'm not sure it's going to be for the may years ahead I hope to own the car.
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1Mors Lieutenant 437 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 xdrive40i msport Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Riverside, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X5 XDrive40i [10.00]	yes that is due to your key being recognized by the car as being near thinking you are ready to get in and go
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NYCX5M50i Private First Class 64 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M50i executive/DHP Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	just leave the key inside the car.
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nZtiZia Major General 4658 Rep 8,700 Posts Drives: eVeRyOnE mAD! Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: neither here nor there... iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X5 xDrive 45e [9.88]	I don't leave the fob inside because the vehicle actually locked on me once; decreased likelihood if it's in the cargo area, though, so if I had to I'd leave it there instead of the front where the vehicle can still sense the key fob while you touch the handle then CLICK! I have Digital Key set up on my iPhone so I just leave the fob indoors. having the keycard is another good option
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