2008 550i Sport fob question
#1
Hi All,
I recently purchased a non CPO 2008 550i sport a couple days ago. I have the comfort access feature, and upon starting the vehicle I get the battery key symbol with a line through it. When I start the car with fob in the ignition I get no notification on the dash.
This is my first BMW, so I need some insight.
I recently purchased a non CPO 2008 550i sport a couple days ago. I have the comfort access feature, and upon starting the vehicle I get the battery key symbol with a line through it. When I start the car with fob in the ignition I get no notification on the dash.
This is my first BMW, so I need some insight.
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Non comfort access cars can recharge the key in the ignition. Comfort access *cannot*. I have the same car. You need to change the battery in the FOB. Its easy to do:
Todd
- Purchase Energizer 2032 battery -- on amazon.com (5 for $5) -- http://amzn.to/e5blZm
- Take the mechanical key out of the FOB.
- Turn the FOB over so that the buttons are facing downward.
- You'll see a small inlet where the mechanical key goes in -- use the mechanical key to pry the back of the key off.
- Swap batteries.
- Put the panel back on the FOB and reinsert your mechanical key.
- Warning should go away.
- Batteries seem to last about 6 months if this is a daily driver vehicle.
Todd
#3
Never mind amazon and waiting for the mail ... Go to a Duane Reade and buy one for $2.00 - it'll take 2 minutes to put it in your fob. If that doesn't fix the key alert and since you have had your car for only a couple of days go back to the dealer and don't be duped into paying anything. Esp if your car is still under the original factory warranty! The instructions are as noted in the other post or in your owner's manual. You did get an owner's manual - DIDN'T YOU?
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You can buy the batteries at CVS, Walmart or Target
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Hi All,
I recently purchased a non CPO 2008 550i sport a couple days ago. I have the comfort access feature, and upon starting the vehicle I get the battery key symbol with a line through it. When I start the car with fob in the ignition I get no notification on the dash.
This is my first BMW, so I need some insight.
I recently purchased a non CPO 2008 550i sport a couple days ago. I have the comfort access feature, and upon starting the vehicle I get the battery key symbol with a line through it. When I start the car with fob in the ignition I get no notification on the dash.
This is my first BMW, so I need some insight.
The posted comments about replacing the battery were correct. It is an easy fix. It is too bad they didn't get this in the CPO process. The CPO checklist does have a line item for the key but they may simply be making sure it is there and does not appear to be broken.
#7
I thought that too ... except the OP wrote non-CPO ... but it is an easy remedy if it's a battery in the CA FOB. If not, it's more expensive and even if bought someplace other than a BMW dealer the car is an 08 and might still be covered by BMW's factory warranty.
#8
Thanks again fellas, I replaced the battery and no more dash notifications.
I believe my warranty is up in July, because the in service of the car was July 2007. That said, would it be advisable to seek an extended warranty through BMW? What are the different price points? For you 550i aficionado, what are some common problems I can possible encounter, the car has 44K on it? From my prior research these cars seem to have a good track record. I plan on keeping this car for the next 10+ years, as I am quiet smitten by it.
I believe my warranty is up in July, because the in service of the car was July 2007. That said, would it be advisable to seek an extended warranty through BMW? What are the different price points? For you 550i aficionado, what are some common problems I can possible encounter, the car has 44K on it? From my prior research these cars seem to have a good track record. I plan on keeping this car for the next 10+ years, as I am quiet smitten by it.
#9
The only problems I have had is a jerky transmission and spastic cold idle - both fixed @ the dealer with software update. Now my only complaint is I wish it was a W221
Edit: I have 51K miles for the record.
Edit: I have 51K miles for the record.