| Raocorp |
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| 07/24/15 12:24 PM |
Question for the bmw folks....keyfob question
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Key fob on my Mini is the rechargable type. I have two keys, one is new and never been used but the battery is dead. Dealer says batts can't be changed and to buy a new key; ok fine.
BUT i still want to try and change it. Anyone done so? I know I can buy the rechargable type of battery just wondering if anyone here has done this before.
Obviously it was a stupid design cuz they abandoned it.
| Choco 'Nuck |
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| 07/24/15 12:29 PM |
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Re: Question for the bmw folks....keyfob question
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can't you put it into the slot to charge? Only cars with comfort access have the non rechargeable serviceable batteries.
That said, I have seen people open them and change them
| TheRealCSnapper |
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| 07/24/15 12:55 PM |
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Re: Question for the bmw folks....keyfob question
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pop it into the key fob slot to charge. that's what i do with mine. i have comfort access.
| Hatorade |
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| 07/24/15 12:59 PM |
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Re: Question for the bmw folks....keyfob question
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Originally Posted By: TheRealCSnapper
pop it into the key fob slot to charge. that's what i do with mine. i have comfort access.
If you have CA, you DO NOT have a rechargeable battery in the fob.
| Choco 'Nuck |
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| 07/24/15 12:59 PM |
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But the old E Series platform cars have non rechargable batteries on cars with comfort access (same as mini). The newer F series fixed that
| TheRealCSnapper |
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| 07/24/15 01:01 PM |
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Re: Question for the bmw folks....keyfob question
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Originally Posted By: Hatorade
Originally Posted By: TheRealCSnapper
pop it into the key fob slot to charge. that's what i do with mine. i have comfort access.
If you have CA, you DO NOT have a rechargeable battery in the fob.
comfort access is the proximity key with memory seats and shit right?
i'm pretty sure my manual said pop the key into the slot and drive to recharge the battery. it even shows that on the dash display, but NOT iDrive.
| Hatorade |
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| 07/24/15 01:04 PM |
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Do you need to use the FOB to lock/unlock the doors? Do you need the fob in the slot to start the car?
| Raocorp |
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| 07/24/15 03:01 PM |
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Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck
can't you put it into the slot to charge? Only cars with comfort access have the non rechargeable serviceable batteries.
That said, I have seen people open them and change them
That said, I have seen people open them and change them
It looks as if this particular key was never used so I believe the battery is dead to the point where it won't hold a charge or re-charge any longer. I've done a 1hr drive with it and still didn't work after that. I don't really have anywhere far enough to go to charge it for longer than that. The manual says to use both keys and to not let one sit longer than 6 months unused. I'd rather try and change the battery as i have nothing to lose at this point.
| TheRealCSnapper |
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| 07/24/15 03:23 PM |
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Re: Question for the bmw folks....keyfob question
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Originally Posted By: Hatorade
Do you need to use the FOB to lock/unlock the doors? Do you need the fob in the slot to start the car?
i don't need to use the fob to open the door, as long as it's on me and i can just push the button without it in the slot. i assume that's comfort access right?
| Hatorade |
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| 07/24/15 03:39 PM |
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Re: Question for the bmw folks....keyfob question
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Originally Posted By: TheRealCSnapper
Originally Posted By: Hatorade
Do you need to use the FOB to lock/unlock the doors? Do you need the fob in the slot to start the car?
i don't need to use the fob to open the door, as long as it's on me and i can just push the button without it in the slot. i assume that's comfort access right?
| zaius |
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| 07/24/15 05:57 PM |
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Re: Question for the bmw folks....keyfob question
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=148wIkPUtLQ
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| Hatorade |
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| 07/24/15 07:30 PM |
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That only applies to BMW vehicles equipped with comfort access.
| TheRealCSnapper |
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| 07/25/15 07:00 AM |
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Re: Question for the bmw folks....keyfob question
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Originally Posted By: Hatorade
Originally Posted By: TheRealCSnapper
Originally Posted By: Hatorade
Do you need to use the FOB to lock/unlock the doors? Do you need the fob in the slot to start the car?
i don't need to use the fob to open the door, as long as it's on me and i can just push the button without it in the slot. i assume that's comfort access right?
lol fuck me. i had no idea. i guess i should make sure the settings are both done for me and rotate between the two keys.