Is the regular Key Fob rechargeable?

clee1982 · 01-31-2019, 08:51 AM

Seems like it's not, and in that case how long does it last (3~4 years)?

VirtualGuitars · 01-31-2019, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by clee1982

Seems like it's not, and in that case how long does it last (3~4 years)?

Negative. Some use the 2032 battery and some use others. They do last at least three years. I actually just received some last night!

clee1982 · 01-31-2019, 09:05 AM

ok, CVS is within walking distance, so I won't bother to have a spares around..., guess I'll pop the other key to see if it's 2032

VirtualGuitars · 01-31-2019, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by clee1982

ok, CVS is within walking distance, so I won't bother to have a spares around..., guess I'll pop the other key to see if it's 2032

I just change out two of them for my wife's car.

ADS-UK · 01-31-2019, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by clee1982

ok, CVS is within walking distance, so I won't bother to have a spares around..., guess I'll pop the other key to see if it's 2032

Even if the key goes dead, you can still start the car by holding it next to the mark on steering column.

clee1982 · 01-31-2019, 04:08 PM

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Even if the key goes dead, you can still start the car by holding it next to the mark on steering column.

good to know, but I guess for open the door I'll just have to actually watch the video on how to open...

VirtualGuitars · 01-31-2019, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by clee1982

ok, CVS is within walking distance, so I won't bother to have a spares around..., guess I'll pop the other key to see if it's 2032

Even if the key goes dead, you can still start the car by holding it next to the mark on steering column.

That is exactly right.

steve090619 · 01-31-2019, 05:17 PM

Mine lasted almost 2 years. Changed myself

530iDriver · 02-01-2019, 03:37 PM

Nope, they use a watch battery.

The older E-chassis era keyfobs (Without comfort opening) did recharge when the fob was placed and inserted into the dash keyfob slot. That was the BEST system in my humble opinion.

Removing the key fob slot from the dashboard was a stupid/dumb move just to cater to the mindless trend of keyless entry.

There was nothing wrong with metal keys and much less with the older rechargeable key fobs.

VirtualGuitars · 02-01-2019, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Nope, they use a watch battery.

The older E-chassis era keyfobs (Without comfort opening) did recharge when the fob was placed and inserted into the dash keyfob slot. That was the BEST system in my humble opinion.

Removing the key fob slot from the dashboard was a stupid/dumb move just to cater to the mindless trend of keyless entry.

There was nothing wrong with metal keys and much less with the older rechargeable key fobs.

CR32 battery for that key fob if you have comfort access.

530iDriver · 02-01-2019, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Nope, they use a watch battery.

The older E-chassis era keyfobs (Without comfort opening) did recharge when the fob was placed and inserted into the dash keyfob slot. That was the BEST system in my humble opinion.

Removing the key fob slot from the dashboard was a stupid/dumb move just to cater to the mindless trend of keyless entry.

There was nothing wrong with metal keys and much less with the older rechargeable key fobs.

CR32 battery for that key fob if you have comfort access.

Lol, I don't have comfort opening but I gather it's likely the same exact battery cell?

530iDriver · 02-01-2019, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Nope, they use a watch battery.

The older E-chassis era keyfobs (Without comfort opening) did recharge when the fob was placed and inserted into the dash keyfob slot. That was the BEST system in my humble opinion.

Removing the key fob slot from the dashboard was a stupid/dumb move just to cater to the mindless trend of keyless entry.

There was nothing wrong with metal keys and much less with the older rechargeable key fobs.

CR32 battery for that key fob if you have comfort access.

Correct. The comfort opening in the E chassis made you forgo the rechargeable battery.

Again very dumb.

VirtualGuitars · 02-01-2019, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Nope, they use a watch battery.

The older E-chassis era keyfobs (Without comfort opening) did recharge when the fob was placed and inserted into the dash keyfob slot. That was the BEST system in my humble opinion.

Removing the key fob slot from the dashboard was a stupid/dumb move just to cater to the mindless trend of keyless entry.

There was nothing wrong with metal keys and much less with the older rechargeable key fobs.

CR32 battery for that key fob if you have comfort access.

Lol, I don't have comfort opening but I gather it's likely the same exact battery cell?

No, it's different on the key bob without comfort access. I only know this because I just changed my wife's 2015 X1 battery just yesterday and I had to look it up. The key fobs looks the same on the front, but the cover on the back is different and has to unsoldered and soldered back with the new battery if you don't have comfort access.

530iDriver · 02-01-2019, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Nope, they use a watch battery.

The older E-chassis era keyfobs (Without comfort opening) did recharge when the fob was placed and inserted into the dash keyfob slot. That was the BEST system in my humble opinion.

Removing the key fob slot from the dashboard was a stupid/dumb move just to cater to the mindless trend of keyless entry.

There was nothing wrong with metal keys and much less with the older rechargeable key fobs.

CR32 battery for that key fob if you have comfort access.

Lol, I don't have comfort opening but I gather it's likely the same exact battery cell?

No, it's different on the key bob without comfort access. I only know this because I just changed my wife's 2015 X1 battery just yesterday and I had to look it up. The key fobs looks the same on the front, but the cover on the back is different and has to unsoldered and soldered back with the new battery if you don't have comfort access.

Makes sense.

The dash slot made the system safer and more fool proof. The slot would not release the key until the car was in park with the engine off, pretty much like an old metal key ignition.

Now days distracted and absent minded people exit their cars and leave their engines running increasing the chance of all kinds of dangers. There was nothing wrong with that slot. It was a safety feature of sorts. It still amazes me
How car manufacturers managed to circumvent legislature with these modern keyless systems.

VirtualGuitars · 02-01-2019, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Nope, they use a watch battery.

The older E-chassis era keyfobs (Without comfort opening) did recharge when the fob was placed and inserted into the dash keyfob slot. That was the BEST system in my humble opinion.

Removing the key fob slot from the dashboard was a stupid/dumb move just to cater to the mindless trend of keyless entry.

There was nothing wrong with metal keys and much less with the older rechargeable key fobs.

CR32 battery for that key fob if you have comfort access.

Lol, I don't have comfort opening but I gather it's likely the same exact battery cell?

No, it's different on the key bob without comfort access. I only know this because I just changed my wife's 2015 X1 battery just yesterday and I had to look it up. The key fobs looks the same on the front, but the cover on the back is different and has to unsoldered and soldered back with the new battery if you don't have comfort access.

Makes sense.

The dash slot made the system safer and more fool proof. The slot would not release the key until the car was in park with the engine off, pretty much like an old metal key ignition.

Now days distracted and absent minded people exit their cars and leave their engines running increasing the chance of all kinds of dangers. There was nothing wrong with that slot. It was a safety feature of sorts. It still amazes me
How car manufacturers managed to circumvent legislature with these modern keyless systems.

That's why the cars honk at you by default when you leave with your key and the engine running. I think most of us on here code that crap off.

530iDriver · 02-01-2019, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Nope, they use a watch battery.

The older E-chassis era keyfobs (Without comfort opening) did recharge when the fob was placed and inserted into the dash keyfob slot. That was the BEST system in my humble opinion.

Removing the key fob slot from the dashboard was a stupid/dumb move just to cater to the mindless trend of keyless entry.

There was nothing wrong with metal keys and much less with the older rechargeable key fobs.

CR32 battery for that key fob if you have comfort access.

Lol, I don't have comfort opening but I gather it's likely the same exact battery cell?

No, it's different on the key bob without comfort access. I only know this because I just changed my wife's 2015 X1 battery just yesterday and I had to look it up. The key fobs looks the same on the front, but the cover on the back is different and has to unsoldered and soldered back with the new battery if you don't have comfort access.

Makes sense.

The dash slot made the system safer and more fool proof. The slot would not release the key until the car was in park with the engine off, pretty much like an old metal key ignition.

Now days distracted and absent minded people exit their cars and leave their engines running increasing the chance of all kinds of dangers. There was nothing wrong with that slot. It was a safety feature of sorts. It still amazes me
How car manufacturers managed to circumvent legislature with these modern keyless systems.

That's why the cars honk at you by default when you leave with your key and the engine running. I think most of us on here code that crap off.

Honestly never tried to exit the car with the engine running. Now I am curious...

VirtualGuitars · 02-01-2019, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Nope, they use a watch battery.

The older E-chassis era keyfobs (Without comfort opening) did recharge when the fob was placed and inserted into the dash keyfob slot. That was the BEST system in my humble opinion.

Removing the key fob slot from the dashboard was a stupid/dumb move just to cater to the mindless trend of keyless entry.

There was nothing wrong with metal keys and much less with the older rechargeable key fobs.

CR32 battery for that key fob if you have comfort access.

Lol, I don't have comfort opening but I gather it's likely the same exact battery cell?

No, it's different on the key bob without comfort access. I only know this because I just changed my wife's 2015 X1 battery just yesterday and I had to look it up. The key fobs looks the same on the front, but the cover on the back is different and has to unsoldered and soldered back with the new battery if you don't have comfort access.

Makes sense.

The dash slot made the system safer and more fool proof. The slot would not release the key until the car was in park with the engine off, pretty much like an old metal key ignition.

Now days distracted and absent minded people exit their cars and leave their engines running increasing the chance of all kinds of dangers. There was nothing wrong with that slot. It was a safety feature of sorts. It still amazes me
How car manufacturers managed to circumvent legislature with these modern keyless systems.

That's why the cars honk at you by default when you leave with your key and the engine running. I think most of us on here code that crap off.

Honestly never tried to exit the car with the engine running. Now I am curious...

Not sure it will with that key fob.

530iDriver · 02-01-2019, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Nope, they use a watch battery.

The older E-chassis era keyfobs (Without comfort opening) did recharge when the fob was placed and inserted into the dash keyfob slot. That was the BEST system in my humble opinion.

Removing the key fob slot from the dashboard was a stupid/dumb move just to cater to the mindless trend of keyless entry.

There was nothing wrong with metal keys and much less with the older rechargeable key fobs.

CR32 battery for that key fob if you have comfort access.

Lol, I don't have comfort opening but I gather it's likely the same exact battery cell?

No, it's different on the key bob without comfort access. I only know this because I just changed my wife's 2015 X1 battery just yesterday and I had to look it up. The key fobs looks the same on the front, but the cover on the back is different and has to unsoldered and soldered back with the new battery if you don't have comfort access.

Makes sense.

The dash slot made the system safer and more fool proof. The slot would not release the key until the car was in park with the engine off, pretty much like an old metal key ignition.

Now days distracted and absent minded people exit their cars and leave their engines running increasing the chance of all kinds of dangers. There was nothing wrong with that slot. It was a safety feature of sorts. It still amazes me
How car manufacturers managed to circumvent legislature with these modern keyless systems.

That's why the cars honk at you by default when you leave with your key and the engine running. I think most of us on here code that crap off.

Honestly never tried to exit the car with the engine running. Now I am curious...

Not sure it will with that key fob.

Probably that is coded on newer cars?

In my 2017 you can permanently disable ASS from the dash button. It is my understanding that 2018+ cars, ASS can still be turned off but it is enabled by default next time the car is turned on.

clee1982 · 02-01-2019, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Nope, they use a watch battery.

The older E-chassis era keyfobs (Without comfort opening) did recharge when the fob was placed and inserted into the dash keyfob slot. That was the BEST system in my humble opinion.

Removing the key fob slot from the dashboard was a stupid/dumb move just to cater to the mindless trend of keyless entry.

There was nothing wrong with metal keys and much less with the older rechargeable key fobs.

I would have agree with you until I start to use comfort access all the time, it never even left my pocket which I guess is not "fail safe"...

jedpause · 02-04-2019, 03:34 AM

Just changed my CR2032 battery yesterday, was getting an onscreen warning that battery was low (proximity for starting engine)

VirtualGuitars · 02-04-2019, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jedpause

Just changed my CR2032 battery yesterday, was getting an onscreen warning that battery was low (proximity for starting engine)

FYI, you can still start the engine even if the battery is completely dead. You just have to hold the key near the start button.

clee1982 · 02-04-2019, 08:26 AM

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Just changed my CR2032 battery yesterday, was getting an onscreen warning that battery was low (proximity for starting engine)

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Originally Posted by jedpause

Just changed my CR2032 battery yesterday, was getting an onscreen warning that battery was low (proximity for starting engine)

How long did it last you?

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clee1982 Lieutenant Colonel 798 Rep 1,736 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW 540i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW 540i xDrive [0.00]	ok, CVS is within walking distance, so I won't bother to have a spares around..., guess I'll pop the other key to see if it's 2032
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530iDriver Colonel 1708 Rep 2,539 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 530i Join Date: May 2018 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Nope, they use a watch battery. The older E-chassis era keyfobs (Without comfort opening) did recharge when the fob was placed and inserted into the dash keyfob slot. That was the BEST system in my humble opinion. Removing the key fob slot from the dashboard was a stupid/dumb move just to cater to the mindless trend of keyless entry. There was nothing wrong with metal keys and much less with the older rechargeable key fobs. Attached Images __________________ 2017 BMW 530i, Sport Line,Alpine White, Canberra Beige Sensatec, 19 inch V-Spoke wheels, basic plain Jane build with no options whatsoever..... "Less is more". Before: 2011 BMW 328i E90 sedan, Platinum Bronze Metallic, Dakota Brown leather, 17 inch wheels, 6-speed auto, N52 6 Cyl inline N/A goodness....
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