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replacement fob bmw

  • 14-02-2013 11:37am
    #1
    blingrhino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,144 ✭✭✭


    mrs blings remote is gonezo in her 5 series.
    apparently its a sealed unit and the battery cant be replaced and i have been quoted about €250 :eek:

    does this seem right?


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  • #2
    aristotle25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 696 ✭✭✭aristotle25


    Got quoted similar money from Frank Keane BMW. Sounds crazy alright.

    But I was covered by warranty so got it for free from them.


  • #3
    the merchant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 547 ✭✭✭the merchant


    How old is the 5 series? If its an E39 is it a 2 is 3 button key?


  • #4
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    If it's the sealed diamond key a quick search online will give you a guide on how to open and replace the batteries.

    I done mine on an E46


  • #5
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    You can DIY the replacement battery, or there are companies thatll do it for you for like 20/30 quid.


  • #6
    blingrhino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,144 ✭✭✭blingrhino


    2008 e60 3 button key fob

    i did open it but the battery is not loose i.e it has a solinoid attached to the lithum battery


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  • #7
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Apologies, I read the OP wrong, thought I saw e39 mentioned...haven't a breeze about e60 keys. A quick google would answer it for you all the same...


  • #8
    Spipov
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,999 ✭✭✭Spipov


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    You can DIY the replacement battery, or there are companies thatll do it for you for like 20/30 quid.

    any names for that?

    e60 (e39 like key) i have battery = going pretty soon. Dont fancy paying 250 for a new one, or 100 for autokey to refurbish, as that one wont be used as often (will be the wife's).

    thanks

    i might think into doing it myself, however im not sure if soldering is involved. ill have a look at youtube.

    at 20/30 quid i wouldnt mind if a company did it.


  • #9
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Have heard of people sending keys off to places like this:

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Repair-Service-for-Faulty-BMW-E38-E39-E46-E53-E61-E90-Remote-Transponder-Key-Fob-/180722879814?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item2a13ec4d46#ht_2292wt_768

    Read about them on BMW specific forums, and saw numerous happy customers.

    Don't know anything about that specific seller, but it's something along those lines. That's if you don't fancy a DIY. My keys haven't gone just yet, but my car is 12 years old...probably not long now!


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