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Metal keys are somewhat of a dying breed these days. More and more, automakers are turning to make the plastic key fob into the actual key. Aesthetically, they get to ditch the ugly key while decluttering what ends up in a customer's pockets. Though you may use the fob as a key or only a tool to open the door, having a good battery in your fob is paramount. BMW designed the key fob to be the only tool you'll need to remove the battery. The battery in question being a CRtype. Flip the key around to look at the backside, and there'll be a button. Press it and pull off the top of the fob, revealing the key. The key you pull out will allow you to open the door with a dead key fob. However, you'll also use it to remove the backing of the fob. Opposite the hole in the fob for the key is a shallower section. Press the key into the shallower section to unlock the backing of the key fob.

Slide the tab on the bottom of the cover into the fob and press the cover down. Step 7.

Inside this key model, there is a battery that charges inductively through the steering wheel while driving. It takes some work, but the battery can be changed. To do this, the key must be cut open and the old battery de-soldered. After the new battery is soldered in, the key must be reprogrammed. If the key is very worn, this is a good time to install a new housing. Try and see first if the key was simply "forgotten" by the car by reprogramming it:. Open the car with the second key, get in and close the door, but don't shut it all the way.

Enter your VIN to confirm you're getting the right product for your car. Where to find your VIN? VIN: [[vinNumber]] delete. Don't have an account yet? Create an account. The list of BMW key fob functions keeps growing, from the simple remote unlock of the E46, through the keyless entry fob for vehicles with BMW Comfort Access, to the fully-featured touchscreen Display Key available for the latest models. In that time, a lot has changed. Whether it's keeping your key charged, pairing it with your vehicle or keeping it safe, each generation of the fob has its own quirks. That means that if you've just upgraded from an old BMW and have a totally new fob, or you've just got a BMW key fob replacement, you could be wondering what it is and how it works. We've looked into some of the most common questions people have about their BMW key fobs, and dug out the definitive answers!

Bmw key battery change

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For what it's worth, my research has shown that our cars of different years have had both and batteries in them. Do you use the buttons? Here is the video:. Now, let go of the "open" button. Constantly dreaming of competing behind the wheel or searching for another project. Appreciate 2 blkonblk Opposite the hole in the fob for the key is a shallower section. Originally Posted by gphung. The two halves of the casing are glued together. Remember Me? Thread Tools. Anyone else had to replace their key battery? Bookmarks Bookmarks Digg del.

Car keys have gotten a lot smarter in the past decade or so. What used to be a finely cut chunk of metal looped onto a keyring is now a smart wireless device that opens up a world of connectivity and innovative features in your BMW.

As emissions restrictions tighten, gas guzzlers are a dwindling breed. Luckily I had a battery at home. Step 7. How do you guys use the fob? Put a new in and it works perfectly. Appreciate 2. Replaced the battery and warring signs disappeared. Then, let go of the unlock button. I was quite surprised. Quote: Originally Posted by omasou I hung my key in the washroom with the car in the garage and it killed the battery.