What to do if your key fob loses battery?
For either key fob, if they lose the battery, you can still unlock and drive your car. You have to use the little key that slides out of the fob to open the door, and you just stick the fob into the key slot and start the car.
How long does it take to charge a BMW key fob?
Driving your car for about 30 minutes will charge the key battery enough to get 15 key presses on the fob. The longer you drive, the more the battery will charge and the more key presses you will be able to make. Drive 30 hours total to fully recharge a dead key battery.
Why is my key fob not working on my car?
So I got in my car this afternoon and it wouldnt start when I pushed the button. It told me that the key fob was not in the vehicle. After a few tries it told me to push the fob against the button and that worked.
Can a Comfort Access key fob go bad?
Comfort access keys have an additional battery in them, that also charges by induction. If these key fobs go bad, you not only pay more for a key, but you also pay for dealership-required programming. Again, my dealership says it is around 250 for this.
Driving your car for about 30 minutes will charge the key battery enough to get 15 key presses on the fob. The longer you drive, the more the battery will charge and the more key presses you will be able to make. Drive 30 hours total to fully recharge a dead key battery.
What should I do if my key fob is not working?
You should also consider that the problem may be with your car itself and not your key fob. You may want to examine the possibility that your car battery has died, which can cause similar issues. Using a spare key fob can be the best way to test whether the problem lies in the key or in the vehicle.
Can a BMW key be charged while driving?
The key is built to charge inductively while you are driving, but there are a few hacks you can do at home if your battery is completely dead and won’t work to lock or unlock your car. Keep your BMW key battery charged with regular driving.
Can a car key be stored in the FOB?
While it is never fun to be caught off guard by a key malfunction, it can be vital that you stay calm and consider your options. Even if you normally use the button to unlock your car, there is often a physical key stored within the fob.