Range on newer electronic keys
02-25-2009, 07:45 AM
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My Ride: '08 535i SPORT l Deep Sea Blue l 19" AC Schnitzers Type IV Forged l GP Thunders & Hoen Fogs l SolarGuard 28%
i have '08 and my key works at a distance of 10 car lengths (100ft??).....key to chin of course.....this is in NYC in plain site of view as im walkin' closer and closer from about 2blocks away!! -car is tinted as well-
02-25-2009, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by kadafi39' post='775001' date='Jan 22 2009, 06:49 PM
I have the newer electronic, stop/start button key and my range for unlocking and locking the car is crap, i have to be within 2/3 meters of the car for the central locking to work. I didnt think this was normal, but my dealership checked it and said everything was fine 
what do you guys think? i think theres something wrong but not sure what it could be, as it always works, but only from really close.
what do you guys think? i think theres something wrong but not sure what it could be, as it always works, but only from really close.press the key against the side of your head - then press unlock/lock, you should get about twice the distance.
dont mind the lack of brain cells after a while though
02-25-2009, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jeff20578' post='801388' date='Feb 25 2009, 09:40 PM
press the key against the side of your head - then press unlock/lock, you should get about twice the distance.
dont mind the lack of brain cells after a while though
dont mind the lack of brain cells after a while though
I know it sounds really dumb, but it works!
By the way, the range is actually dependant on which side of the car you are on.
If the driver door is facing your side, the range is longer that if it's facing away from you.
The antenna is in the roof lining over the drivers door
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