Feb 19, 2022 · This will shutdown your BMW key fob signal immediately until your next visit to your BMW car if you have comfort access or by pressing unlock button on key fob. Always keep your key fob in a Faraday signal blocker pouch.

Jul 27, 2013 · Nevertheless, they finally sent me a new key fob (I live 250 miles from the dealer). There was a lot of confusion about how to activate / program the new key fob. The dealership I bought the car from had no clue at all (BMW of Morristown, NJ) and offered no help - the salesman lost all apparent interest after I bought the car.

Dec 21, 2022 · I have a 2018 230i, and I recently replaced the battery in the key fob. Over the past month or so, about 20% of the times I try to start the car, it won't start, and I get a message to place the fob against the steering column, and try again.

May 4, 2017 · When I bought my car, it only had one key fob. As part of the deal, the place I bought the car (non BMW dealer) was to provide a second key fob. They ordered it from BMW, it arrived at my house in the mail, and it worked. No programming was necessary.

Mar 22, 2016 · Ok, I've read alot on here about programming key fobs but nothing speaks directly to the 2008 335i Convertible and how to take a new key purchased off Amazon.com for $35 and make it start the car. Some have commented that the original 2nd key fob needs to be close by - makes no sense, what's the point of having 2 keys in the car at the same time? Also, …

Dec 6, 2020 · i) her key fob, possible internal damage (no difference when the battery is changed) ii) problem with the car not recognising the key fob with the new battery (seems less likely). I've gone through a couple of forum posts and Youtube videos, trying different on/off sequences to resync the fob - but nothing is working.

Jun 4, 2019 · I have the diamond shaped key which to the best of my knowledge charges the battery when inserted and can not be opened (or it was meant to not be opened). Recently, I have had to press the buttons on the FOB several times to get the car to respond to locking (center button) and unlocking (button below the metal key). Conventional wisdom tells me it is the …

Jun 24, 2023 · Hey guys, just acquired a 2008 535xi. No second key fob or valet key came with it so I'm looking for a cost effective way to add another. This forum and a Google search has yet to provide a straight forward answer. I'm a DIYer, have a great mechanic and avoid dealerships like the plague. Thanks in advance to all for any suggestions.

Jun 13, 2023 · Recently the key fob doesn't lock/unlock the doors and the ability to open/close the top from the fob no longer works. We are still able to start the car with the key in our pocket but the buttons appear to be dead.

Aug 9, 2017 · Do you have Comfort Access (buttonless door lock/unlock and Start with key in pocket)? 'Standard' is different key fob from a Custom Access key. If you have 'standard' key, you do #1 and #2; if Comfort Access key, you need to get #1 and #2 and #3 performed. you need to buy a key thru a BMW DEALER because only BMW NA knows the key codes of the sequence …