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| 10-22-2023, 05:18 PM | #1 |
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Key Fobs
So the fob I rarely use is completely dead.
Today I got in the car and got a warning light that my one working fob is low on battery. Do I have any other option that the dealer to get a replacement? I assume the dealer will want ~$500 for the fob and programming.
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Just replace the battery ?? 😆
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| 10-22-2023, 06:16 PM | #3 |
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Not on these cars.
The battery recharges when you have it inserted in the car and are driving it. So it’s lasted 12 years but now is dying. I read if you’re brave you can somehow take it apart and change the battery but it involves soldering and such. It’s not meant to be changed.
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Ok maybe cuz you dont have Confort access on your keyfob. I do.
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Same problem here, one fob is fully dead. The other is still fine (for now).
Also non-comfort access. Curious as to solutions/prices.
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Check this out.
(2 Pack) Remote Key Fob Battery for BMW Remote Smart Shell Smart VL2020 (2006-2014) 1 3 5 6 Series, M3 M5 M6 X5, X6, Z4 E39 E46 E60 KR55WK49123 KR55WK49127 with Instructions (Without Comfort Access) https://a.co/d/8YNFv5y |
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Repair video -
key plastic - https://a.co/d/4uOJjpc battery - https://a.co/d/gw75eAA soldering iron - https://a.co/d/0kA9EDn |
| 10-23-2023, 08:03 AM | #9 |
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I just called the dealer and they said $300, which is better than I thought.
I'll probably just get it.
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My car came with 2 fobs. One never worked for me. I tried to solder in a new battery and it still didn’t work. So I wonder if my fob was broken when I bought the car. It wasn’t too tough to solder in, but you really have to ruin the plastic case to get it apart. I ended up buying a new 2nd fob in the end ($>450)
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Don't let the dealer include the physical key in what they charge you. All you need is the transponder. Each part is sold separately and priced accordingly.
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