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Old 10-09-2008, 07:11 PM
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dose any 1 know if we need to change the battery in our keys.
My has been used for over 4 years now.
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Does it need changing? If it still works, I would say no But AFAIK the FOB's do have the option of a battery change....
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No need to change any battery unless you have comfort access.

Except for comfort access cars, the key recharges itself when it's in the ignition (or slot). It's a good idea to put your spare key in the slot or otherwise use it every so often to keep it charged up...
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That is pretty cool, but rechargeable batteries will also go bad "some day".
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Originally Posted by baadaaboo' post='689573' date='Oct 10 2008, 11:23 AM
That is pretty cool, but rechargeable batteries will also go bad "some day".
+1 good rechargeable batteries only last a few years if used every day, like mobile phones.
so will they rechargeable batteries die in the BMW key
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