Key Fob Failure

Expired · 04-02-2008, 07:51 PM

After I got my BMW back from the dealership and drove it home, I got out of the car and pressed the lock button on the fob and it didn't respond.
I then tried unlock/trunk as well and nothing.. I grabbed my spare and tried it out, and it worked perfectly..

My question is, should I make the dealership replace the fob and how much is a new one?? (I plan on making them replace it)

-Nathan

e92phreak · 04-02-2008, 07:51 PM

Maybe it lost it's charge. You have to once in awhile insert it in to maintain charge.

Expired · 04-03-2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by e92phreak

Maybe it lost it's charge. You have to once in awhile insert it in to maintain charge.

It couldn't have lost it's charge, it's the main one I use.
Any other possibilities??

-Nathan

The_Blob · 04-03-2008, 12:11 AM

Man, I hate dealerships. They mess everything up.

badfish · 04-03-2008, 12:15 AM

I'd guess your battery went bad then. The batteries are replaceable. A new key costs around $200-225 programmed.

The_Blob · 04-03-2008, 12:25 AM

I wouldn't be surprised if the dealer did a switch-a-roo with your battery or something. They might have even dropped it.

Stealerships.........

PresaMat · 04-03-2008, 12:57 AM

Check your battery...

Expired · 04-03-2008, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Blob

Man, I hate dealerships. They mess everything up.

On top of that they had my car waxed without asking me and left several spots unbuffed, just waiting to be caked in.. -___- Looked/Looks terrible..

If it's the battery, then I guess I will replace it myself.. If somehow it is messed up, I will make them fix it/give me a new one.

EDIT: After reading some sites, I've learned that my battery should never need replacement and it should charge automatically..

-Nathan

badfish · 04-03-2008, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Expired

EDIT: After reading some sites, I've learned that my battery should never need replacement and it should charge automatically..

-Nathan

No, the battery can go bad and it does need to be replaced from time to time. It recharges when it's in the keyhole when you drive. The owner's manual even says you replace the battery from time to time.

CnoteMD · 04-03-2008, 09:15 AM

You may simply have a bad remote. It happened to me while I was away on a trip. I had to use the metal key to unlock my doors, but when when I would insert the keyfob into the slot, the car would start normally.

BMW replaced the remote portion of the keyfob under warranty, otherwise it would cost about $250. In order to get a new one, you have to verify your identity and apparently have the replacement sent from Germany.

Expired · 04-08-2008, 11:50 PM

Apparently it became 'un-synced' from the bmw..
Made a trip to the dealership, he fooled around with it in the ignition and door for a little while and it was as good as new.

-Nathan

Davinhci · 04-09-2008, 12:26 AM

i say make them replace it

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badfish Major 102 Rep 1,016 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	I'd guess your battery went bad then. The batteries are replaceable. A new key costs around $200-225 programmed.
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The_Blob Second Lieutenant 510 Rep 298 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't be surprised if the dealer did a switch-a-roo with your battery or something. They might have even dropped it. Stealerships.........
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CnoteMD Commander in Chief 38 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 535i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M5 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	You may simply have a bad remote. It happened to me while I was away on a trip. I had to use the metal key to unlock my doors, but when when I would insert the keyfob into the slot, the car would start normally. BMW replaced the remote portion of the keyfob under warranty, otherwise it would cost about $250. In order to get a new one, you have to verify your identity and apparently have the replacement sent from Germany. __________________ 2008 BMW 535i Space Gray, Black Leather, Dark Bamboo Trim\| Sport Automatic with Paddles \| Sport Package 2008 BMW M5 (gone, but not forgotten) Space Gray, Silverstone Merino Leather, Madeira Walnut Wood Trim \| 7speed SMG \| All options Mods: Corsa Exhaust \| RPI Ram Air Intake \| H&R Sport Springs \| Rogue Engineering 12mm spacers
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Expired Fanatic 103 Rep 175 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	Apparently it became 'un-synced' from the bmw.. Made a trip to the dealership, he fooled around with it in the ignition and door for a little while and it was as good as new. -Nathan __________________ People only know what you tell them. ►Only in ROFL Copter.◄
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