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E89 Rechareable Key Fob Dead
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E89 Rechareable Key Fob Dead
Several YouTube videos on cutting these apart and soldering a fresh battery in..some people bought an empty new case and just butchered the old one..some folks managed to tease the old one apart and re-use it..
Key is used on many BMWs so you don’t need an E89 specific video..
Key is used on many BMWs so you don’t need an E89 specific video..
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
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A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is
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B21 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:52 pm Several YouTube videos on cutting these apart and soldering a fresh battery in..some people bought an empty new case and just butchered the old one..some folks managed to tease the old one apart and re-use it..
Key is used on many BMWs so you don’t need an E89 specific video..
I went that route, bought 2 new cases with rechargeable batteries included (Ebay I think). Luckily I have a friend that builds model aircraft and the like, so is very handy with a soldering iron etc. He removed the innards from the old cases, unsoldered & removed the existing batteries, soldered in the new batteries and slotted them into the new cases, hey presto basically two brand new remotes for about 30 of your British beer vouchers as I recall, plus a bit of time of course.
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Just remembered they were pictured in my for sale thread, look pretty good IMHO…..
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Anybody have a link to the replacement keyfob cases?
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Appreciate the feedback all! I've got a longer drive today so, will see if it recharges. Otherwise, I did find a few companies that rebuild remotes with a new case, battery, buttons, etc in England for $40 round trip. They offer their services through an eBay transaction. Thanks!
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That seems a little low. The VL2020 battery alone is around $10, then the time to open the case, unsolder battery, solder new battery and finally glue and reassemble case. Now add shipping.
Do it yourself. Here is a great video. Instructions for your keyfob starts at 10 ,minutes in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsld1DtGW_M
Do it yourself. Here is a great video. Instructions for your keyfob starts at 10 ,minutes in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsld1DtGW_M
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I used a Dremel tool to cut open case.
After that pretty straight forward to replace the battery and clip new case together.
Only slight problem don't bother with the little BMW badge transfer.
Think it makes the key to thick to go in slot.
After that pretty straight forward to replace the battery and clip new case together.
Only slight problem don't bother with the little BMW badge transfer.
Think it makes the key to thick to go in slot.
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Mine was fine with the BMW badge attached.
Maybe I’m special, but I’ve never had any problem fitting mine in the slot
Maybe I’m special, but I’ve never had any problem fitting mine in the slot