Poor range on diamond key remote... need opinions
04-11-2013, 06:00 AM
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My Ride: 05 530D sport, CB, beige leather.
Guys how did you get on with replacing the part..?!.
I'm having the same problems, have to stand next to the door or the back of the car an it works otherwise nothing an yes it's very embarrassing... Lol..
I'm having the same problems, have to stand next to the door or the back of the car an it works otherwise nothing an yes it's very embarrassing... Lol..
04-11-2013, 06:05 AM
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I haven't yet received my part however I'm confident it will work there are a few other threads like mine that people have swapped out this peice and tada problem solved
04-11-2013, 07:08 AM
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Brilliant... Do you have to code the part in or just direct replacement..?.!. Also can I replace it with a second hand item of a different car...??.
Stealers want around £300...!!!.
Stealers want around £300...!!!.
04-11-2013, 07:42 AM
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No coding. And yeah the part is expensive if seen some forums of those who installed a used antenna with success and others who didn't have any I wouldn't chance it at least you could return the new one if it doesn't work
04-11-2013, 01:03 PM
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My Ride: 05 530D sport, CB, beige leather.
Yep that's a good point although I came across a place who were willing to warrant the used part for 30 days which is helpful...
04-11-2013, 02:43 PM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 545i Silver,Gray, Metallic. Blk Dakota leather. Nav. Heads up disply. PDC. Pro logic 7 sound. 35% tint.
Mods. MTECH body kit. OEM trunk finisher and M5 spoiler.OEM 166 wheels. Blk and wht CF Roundels.
Orion V2 AEs. LCI taillights with Ricky effect. LED interior lights. LED license plate light. HID fogs. Smoked LED side markers. White cluster mod. Coding. RPI scoop & BMC filter. Gloss black OEM grills.CF interior trim. B&B exhaust.
I had the same problem and bought the diversity antenna online and did it myself.
I'm no mechanic but it was fairly simple following the DIY.
After replacing it my keys now work from all the way across the parking lot or from inside the house.
Do it. You'll be happy!
I'm no mechanic but it was fairly simple following the DIY.
After replacing it my keys now work from all the way across the parking lot or from inside the house.
Do it. You'll be happy!
04-11-2013, 04:47 PM
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My Ride: 05 530D sport, CB, beige leather.
I had the same problem and bought the diversity antenna online and did it myself.
I'm no mechanic but it was fairly simple following the DIY.
After replacing it my keys now work from all the way across the parking lot or from inside the house.
Do it. You'll be happy!
I'm no mechanic but it was fairly simple following the DIY.
After replacing it my keys now work from all the way across the parking lot or from inside the house.
Do it. You'll be happy!
Do you have a link for the site you bought from an roughly how much was it..?!.
Cheers
04-11-2013, 05:08 PM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 545i Silver,Gray, Metallic. Blk Dakota leather. Nav. Heads up disply. PDC. Pro logic 7 sound. 35% tint.
Mods. MTECH body kit. OEM trunk finisher and M5 spoiler.OEM 166 wheels. Blk and wht CF Roundels.
Orion V2 AEs. LCI taillights with Ricky effect. LED interior lights. LED license plate light. HID fogs. Smoked LED side markers. White cluster mod. Coding. RPI scoop & BMC filter. Gloss black OEM grills.CF interior trim. B&B exhaust.
It's Garry Romani of BMW Newport.
If you tell him you're a 5 Series forum member he will give you 20 - 25% off retail.
It came out to $155 us.
I have his phone # if you need it.
04-12-2013, 01:44 PM
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My Ride: 05 530D sport, CB, beige leather.
That's brilliant mate... By the way is that Newport UK or USA..?.!. Lol