This is how I fixed my key after it wasnt working well lately, it would work only few times and after i went to the dealer they told me I had to buy a new ke…
DIY- BMW e46 key fob battery remove/replace
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@yankessnperu mascame las pelotas = suck my diick
u are an idiot , slow down..he is providing info useful to whom wants to Use it, but to insult him for it, make u an idiot….
I just learned that I did not need to replace the battery. I just needed to reprogram the key. A very simple thing to try before going all out
and now you have a getto key
cheap fuck
If your circuit board is damaged when opening the case or removing the battery, you can order a blank (Uncut) replacement key ($25- $60 online) and just swap out the circuit boards. Worked like a charm. I ordered mine from NJ on Saturday night and had the new key in SoCal on Monday. Saved over $200
@ CORNELIUS, check out Buckhead Performance. Great shop in Atlanta, I drive about 2 hours to bring my car in
BTW there is a video posted by MrAdk25 regarding this same subject, he does not know what he is talking about (full of Shick). this video actually works. Be patient with the cutting it quite difficult and if you rush you destroy the board. There is a chip seen at 4:30 it’s the silver rectangle, it is just micro-soldered on each of the 4 sides and will come of really easy. I’ve watched this video 30+ times just to figure out which way it goes back on. Getting it wrong it will likely fry it.
Where can I get the new battery. Dealership or ….?
Make sure to use a charger that you can plug up..No need to waste gas! My X5 key is working like brand new..Now I can use my money for the starter issue! Anybody know a cheap bmw mechanic in marietta ga! lol seriously! ;-(
Thank you Julio for sharing about the BMW key. But here is what I learned. The BMW Key should get recharged whenever you have it in the ignition when the car is running. My key wasnt recharging in my X5. which pointed to another problem with my starter. check this out..If you put the key in the ignition in the number two position and place a charger on your battery. U can recharge the key. It might take a few hours to fully charge..But if there is no damage to the key..IT will charge
These are supposed to be rechargeable or they heat up and can cause u some problems..
so my question is what is the battery u used and where did u get it from ? Thx for the tutorial by the way
My key isn’t working at all. I know you have to drive for a long time to charge up the key but I had a 2600 km trip in my car but the key didn’t charge even a little bit. Can the chip inside be burnt or something? Or could it get wet somehow…
Anyway changing battery wouldn’t work for me. I’ll take it to BMW center. If they ask too much, I will put aftermarket central locking with sensors and stuff..
Did you know if you hold down the open door button for 30 sec it opens your windows? try it
rip off—-A
Yes but does it still start the car? You might lose the info in the transponder so the car wont recognise the key.
They want $1000 at BMW in Vic
Lol
Youre talking a lot dude. But thnx for the vid!!
usefull information but fuck me that was more painfull than being at the dentists.
the manual says to drive with the key for a long period of time, like travel somewhere because the key is charged by the ignition barrel
That’s a lot bro
if you go to ikeyless dot com it’s like 80 bucks for a remote one and 25 for a standard key.
yawn
Australia BMW charge $695.00. Dawgs
Ohmygawd… 2:17 and your still just talking about BMW wanting us to purchase a new key?????? Yawn
thanks , man
Thanks
After u change the battery and it still dont work what can I do
Hey guys. My key hasn’t been working for the last few days, so I have replaced the battery, and glued the key back together. It opens and locks the doors, but the engine won’t start. I tried programming it, but it’s still not working. If you have any advises, I’ll be willing to try them. Thank you. (BMW 530i 2002)
Hmm, so there’s a battery in the key too? As well as the keychain? Hmm. Another battery to replace..My keychain’s battery went out..and now my doors won’t unlock/lock/unarm the car. ( with the keychain anyhow..the key still works..) My ’98 e36’s alarm goes off as soon as I open the door, so I’ve always had to use the keychain to disarm the alarm on it..but then the battery was dead..and after I replaced the battery it was still going off so I had to disconnect the battery to the car :
Definitely agree with you Mark, my 2002 540’s key didn’t work for a while, I reprogrammed it and it worked great for a year or so. Although lately some times it work and sometimes it does, I think I need a new battery finally..
Fantastic. Thank you xxx
If you are not capable of doing it yourself, send it to bmwgm5 and he will do it for you.
I tried this video and it did NOT work for me..I could not get new battery to stick to solder no matter what… the metals are dissimilar im guessing..
TIP, try to reprogram before assuming bad battery. A rep at the dealer tried to reprogram (or acted like he did) and it didn’t work. I spent 4 years stewing over it. I ripped the battery out of one of the keys per this video, while awaiting a battery for the hell of it I tried reprogramming, and it worked! I don’t know how a battery in a year 2000 car can work after 14 years, but it does!
Nice bro
battery is welded on BOTH sides, so be prepared for the challenge. I used needle nose pliers to grab and break the weld. Knife or blade wouldn’t get it for me. Awaiting battery shipment.
thank you! and shame on my beloved BMW for engineering the key FOB as a disposable $230 part!!
radionics.rs-online(.c o m)/web/p/coin-button-rechargeable-batteries/0407877/ Would this battery do the trick? It fits the description VL2020 3v Only it says Li
I just bought mine on ebay – 2 for less than 15$ dollars.
You can buy rechargeable batteries – the car will charge the new key just like the old one – this guy saved me $400.
I had 2 keys that both stopped working – I ordered the batteries from ebay and was able to get both keys working for less than $15.
The batteries currently available on ebay don’t match the band you can see at 4:34. the half circle with 2 right angles. and i was unable to solder onto the battery itself – you must solder the band together to get the configuratio- but it does work!!!!!!
you are a mental midget! you cannot replace the battery in a BMW key. The key stores energy when used. This is the worst most misleading video I have ever seen. You have successfully caused people to destroy their key!
2:23 STANLEY !!
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