BMW E60 LCI key fob

[alvincsj]

Hi, the battery for my E60 LCI Key fob appear to be getting weak. I have done some research online, and it seems that unless the car has keyless entry, the battery is a rechargeable battery which charges every time you plug your key into the slot.

Anybody knows where I can replace this rechargeable battery now that it is getting weak? (prob not charging properly). Thanks.

 

[retired]

I believe our cars come with 2 keys? just use the other.

 

[BMWGunner]

Can get from PML

 

[Citizen69]

Try those key/shoe repair in most basement of major shopping centres? Mr Minute?

 

[penguinn]

Dont think the key uses rechargeable battery. Watch the video below to change the battery yourself. Its quite easy.

 

[hoesny02]

You need togo PML just to get that done? Must be joking!

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[penguinn]

Did more readup on this, apparently there are 2 types of keys: Regular and ComfortAccess.

The Regular Keys are with rechargeable battery. Therefore it has to be inserted into the the key slot so that it can be charged. This is a smart idea employing wireless charging technology. As with anything high tech, once broken, pocket got hole. The upside is no need to replace battery.

The ComfortAccess Keys are the one with replaceable battery, just like mine. So I have never had to insert my keys into the slot. Its always in my pocket. Just changed out the battery recently when I saw the "Battery Remote Discarged" message on idrive.