In my case it didn’t open car but I’ve used metal key and entered with alarm sound. Then normal startup and when I’ve turned it off after 10-20s and took of a key it started working properly.
my battery is a factory one, from 2005, so yeah, its much cheeper to change it once in a ten years and still it has some charge in it, than to change replacable ones one in a couple years
On my 2010, I did this and now it doesn't work anymore. If you disconnect the power completely I was told after the fact by BMW, the fob will lose its programing. BMW says at this point the only remedy is to buy a whole new key. Does anyone know of a work around for this? I guess with my 2010 anyway, you have to keep power on it or else the lock and unlock and trunk part of the key will die (although when you insert the fob, it will still start the car) I checked all the fuses too and that is not it. All the fuses are fine. Q: is there a work around for this?
I have a 2010 535ix and it has this old school battery replacement. WTF everything is a pain in the butt with this car except the actual ride assuming all the regular maintenance is done. Ugh
I look like u and l change battery but the unlock and lock button is not working now but l but the key in the car the car turn on no problem but the remote control is not working can u help me please
Ablas español? If you changed the battery and buttons arent working it's most likely going to be the fuse for the antenna. Check the fuse. That'll be it
Jonathan Jasso I have a BMW E60 M SPORT 2006, do you know which fuse I should replace? Unfortunately I don’t have the fuse diagram, it must of been lost by previous owner....
would the battery be the reason my trunk wont open? i can still lock my car though...so maybe my battery is still good and the trunk is a different issue.
I have the same problem also. Mine won’t unlock or open the trunk it’ll lock the doors tho. I’m starting to think it’s not the key fob. It’s something electrical with the car and the key fob
I called BMW Parts department Northfield, IL dealership and they said NO. This is a non-comfort access key and you shouldn't take it apart. Drive the car more and the battery will charge itself. Will see if that works. Good luck folks. Thx
Rechargeable batteries only last so long, so you either buy a new key from bmw and program it to your car ££££ or buy a £6 battery and do this yourself………
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Reason #28 I shouldn’t have bought this 528i. There isn’t anything on this car that makes sense. But great video
would we have to reprogram? or is there a way to keep energy flowing to the fob so it wont know the change has happened?
In my case it didn’t open car but I’ve used metal key and entered with alarm sound. Then normal startup and when I’ve turned it off after 10-20s and took of a key it started working properly.
Omg all this to change a battery....cmon
Lmao it's either that or pay 270 dollars 💀😭
@@HumanStateOfEmergency I know...now I paid 270 dollars. Lol. 02 wagon e46...06 wagon e61
my battery is a factory one, from 2005, so yeah, its much cheeper to change it once in a ten years and still it has some charge in it, than to change replacable ones one in a couple years
20 minute basic job, parts $13 .. to save $250. Why pay a mechanic when you can do it yourself ?
@@_Gustav027_because we mechanics need love too
On my 2010, I did this and now it doesn't work anymore. If you disconnect the power completely I was told after the fact by BMW, the fob will lose its programing. BMW says at this point the only remedy is to buy a whole new key.
Does anyone know of a work around for this? I guess with my 2010 anyway, you have to keep power on it or else the lock and unlock and trunk part of the key will die (although when you insert the fob, it will still start the car)
I checked all the fuses too and that is not it. All the fuses are fine. Q: is there a work around for this?
Glad I read this before trying.
My 2008 520 E61 has same issue, I changed diversity antenna and fixed broken cable on the drunk but key fob still doesn’t work.
How about programming instructions?
Can you show more clearly both side comparison of comfort or not not comfort key? I saw you compare 1 upside and 1 down side make more confusing
Comfort access has a removable battery cover
E60 chassis began in 2004; 2004-2007 uses the same non-comfort access fob. 2007 onwards is when they added comfort access.
I have a 2010 535ix and it has this old school battery replacement. WTF everything is a pain in the butt with this car except the actual ride assuming all the regular maintenance is done. Ugh
Is it 90 Deg or 105 Deg?
thank you so much
I look like u and l change battery but the unlock and lock button is not working now but l but the key in the car the car turn on no problem but the remote control is not working can u help me please
Ablas español?
If you changed the battery and buttons arent working it's most likely going to be the fuse for the antenna. Check the fuse. That'll be it
Jonathan Jasso I have a BMW E60 M SPORT 2006, do you know which fuse I should replace? Unfortunately I don’t have the fuse diagram, it must of been lost by previous owner....
Thanks
would the battery be the reason my trunk wont open? i can still lock my car though...so maybe my battery is still good and the trunk is a different issue.
I have the same problem. My car locks fine and Great from distances. But trying to open the trunk with my key makes the alarm go off
I have the same problem also. Mine won’t unlock or open the trunk it’ll lock the doors tho. I’m starting to think it’s not the key fob. It’s something electrical with the car and the key fob
Awesome, Thanks.
👍thank you!
WORST key fob design,
Very nice
May i know the battery model?
I called BMW Parts department Northfield, IL dealership and they said NO. This is a non-comfort access key and you shouldn't take it apart. Drive the car more and the battery will charge itself. Will see if that works. Good luck folks. Thx
The battery does charge itself but eventually it can't charge anymore.
Mines had been dead since a week after I got the car snd that was months ago
after years battery loses its capabilty to recharge
Rechargeable batteries only last so long, so you either buy a new key from bmw and program it to your car ££££ or buy a £6 battery and do this yourself………
@@northernjimbo dude changing rechargeable battery is ez job, two spots to sold, and no need to buy a new one)
haha wtf bmw, why do they make it like that?? xD
My FOB went out on my 2010 BMW 535i and its the worst BMW you could own so I think they didn't expect this POS to outlast the battery...
@@brianpisani944 My 2010 BMW 535i is the best car I've ever had, I think you just got unlucky. Rock solid engine.
@@pr1mu Don't get me wrong, it's a driving beast but after 130,000, ditch the thing and get an Accord.
if BMW made toasters, they would cost $1000 and require maintenance after every 10th piece of toast that only the dealer could perform.
@@markmcfa06 That comment killed me 😂 lmao
Omg, what a PIA.
Why don't you show or disclose what the battery type is?
It’s a Panasonic vl2020
Yeah thanks, im not doing this job
see my comment above. BMW said NO said drive car and battery charges itself.
@@user-yb3wo4eg4u BMW can say that all they want. The rechargeable battery has a lifespan and will eventually not take a charge.
BMTroubleyou
Completely wrong way to replace battery.