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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2021, 08:49 PM
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Posted By wpoll
The dealer would (in theory) be able to read the...

The dealer would (in theory) be able to read the transponder RFID (GUID) from the key, then match it to a VIN in a database lookup. But would they actually do this (or even have a key reader)? :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-11-2021, 05:48 PM
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Posted By wpoll
In the key? No, the VIN is not stored in the key....

In the key? No, the VIN is not stored in the key. The only code in the key is an unique EWS ID, which is programmed into the EWS module in the car.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2021, 07:49 PM
Replies: 32
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Posted By wpoll
It's pretty clear that the eBay sellers have not...

It's pretty clear that the eBay sellers have not looked at it - they state (at least on the one you have purchased) the there are three "EWS" buttons.

EWS has no buttons. :rolleyes:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2021, 07:40 PM
Replies: 32
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Posted By wpoll
Yep - there are two parts to factory key - the...

Yep - there are two parts to factory key - the RFID chip (used for the ignition) and the RF transmitter (used for locking/alarm).

Many eBay boards have only the RF transmitter for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2020, 01:00 AM
Replies: 32
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Posted By wpoll
I've tried several different Qi chargers, but...

I've tried several different Qi chargers, but never really been convinced they worked - although I wasn't monitoring the battery in the FOB.

I think some of the "smarter" Qi chargers have some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2020, 09:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,939
Posted By wpoll
My guess would be that there aren't actually...

My guess would be that there aren't actually charging very well, despite the 5.5 years you gotten from them.

Because the diamond section is hanging down, away from the ignition antenna ring, the...
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