need help with keyfob
 

hello to all
when i bought my x5 a year 1/2 ago the remote on key wasn't working i got a brand new key and remote always work now today it won't work been it is less than a year 1/2 old the batt should go bad right.?? is there a fuse to check or relay as i think the part in the ignition is not charging the batt as it suppose to.??
any suggestions or things to check thanks

You should look into getting a wireless charger. I leave my X keys in the wireless charger if it doesn't open the doors.

Check around town for a vendor that can check remote keys to see if they're transmitting a signal. No. Need to cut open the key or buy a replacement if the key ain't the issue.

Many automotive places have reader/checkers...call around to see who has them where you live.

The dealer usually warranties parts for two years - probably worth a call to see if it's still under warranty.

thanks for the replies i will check with dealer tomorrow

where would one acquire such item brand and type
thanks

by the way what is the accurate procedure to activate the remote

I use a wireless charger for a tooth brush, the key fits into the base of the charger. It's a Philips wireless toothb rush.

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I bought my X5 about a month ago and the keyless entry wasn't working. Last night, one of my asshole cats knocked the key into their water bowl and nobody in the family noticed it for about half an hour.

Today, I was sitting around inside and pressed the button on the key for no particular reason, and the keyless entry worked! It's the strangest thing... the key doesn't look to have ever been opened, so water should not have gotten inside of it, but none of the buttons were functional previously, and all of them are functional now.

Does anyone have any plausible explanation for this occurrence?

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