Remote Control Question

[lvly808]

I know that the remote controls charge themselves while the car is running. I have one remote that wasn't working so I used it last night to drive around for a bit. It's still not working. So how long do you need to live it in for it to be charged? Thanks..Love this site

[xrob]

I could be wrong, but once it's dead, I think it needs to be reprogrammed. Charging the key periodically keeps it from dying, so you might be past the point of no return...

Good luck,

Rob

[Bimmer360]

^^ i agree. How old is the remote? Any rechargable battery regardless of use, deteriorates and therefore, loses its charge and be dead. You might need a new one or just unlock it by inserting it in the slot and alarm should disable automatically.

[lvly808]

Yeah it's old so that's probably it..it's dead duh. Ok so I can just go to BMW to get a new one right?

[xnsf]

yep...bring car registration, id, and ~$180

[lvly808]

^^Ouch!! $180 for a key.

[Bimmer360]

thats cheap. BMW here at Silicon Valley charges $240. it varies from every dealer.

[lvly808]

Ok thanks for everyone's help. I am going to call them now.

[swissfrank]

Originally Posted by lvly808

Ok thanks for everyone's help. I am going to call them now.

Actually I don't think you'll need to call them at all, I had the same problem and after driving around with the key for a bit to recahrge it I managed to program it myself. Pushing the buttons on the key repeatedly without the car responding also puts the key into limbo.... I'd save the $180 and try this first.

Follow these instructions.

[lvly808]

Thanks swissfrank I will try that tonight.