03-30-2012, 03:55 PM | #1 |
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Key fob battery..?
Doors aren't unlocking untill you hit the button like 5 times and have to be real close so I'm assuming the battery is dead..
What size battery does it take and what's a good way to pop the key open? Thanks |
04-01-2012, 04:57 PM | #2 |
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Unfortunately, there's no replaceable battery. The battery charges when in the ignition so it sounds like your core is nearly dead. I had the same issue and had to get a new key. It set me back $250.
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04-02-2012, 01:19 PM | #3 |
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You can open up the key fob with an razor knife. Here's a video. I tried it once, but wasn't very successful. I think there was something else wrong with my key though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1o9vH3mgmg |
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04-03-2012, 04:33 PM | #4 |
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tischer bmw sells the keys for $150 if I remember right
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04-04-2012, 02:41 PM | #5 |
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Try cleaning your key's metal blade with alcohol or paint thinner. Over time a thin layer of varnish seems to build up on the blade and (seems) to prevent the inductive key charger from operating normally.
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