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.
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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.
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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?
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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
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.
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?
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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?
Yes you have CA which means it has a disposable battery so don't bother with the slot lol
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That only applies to BMW vehicles equipped with comfort access.
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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?
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?
Yes you have CA which means it has a disposable battery so don't bother with the slot lol
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.