Key Fob eating batteries

Kessler35is · 01-14-2014, 10:02 AM

Has anyone else had an issue where one of your fob's goes through batteries like candy?

My #1 fob will go through a new battery in about 1-2 months where I have never needed to change the battery in fob # 2.

fisherman · 01-17-2014, 11:14 AM

I'm still on original battery after 3 1/2 years.....

ManiacGT · 01-17-2014, 11:25 AM

I take it you have comfort access because non comfort access cars have batteries that are recharged by the car and last many many years.

tranquility · 01-17-2014, 01:41 PM

I agree, now I use Duracell and it has lasted for much longer.

nicknaz · 01-17-2014, 02:20 PM

[QUOTE=Kessler35is;15266344]Has anyone else had an issue where one of your fob's goes through batteries like candy?

Check on whether the button is accidentally being pressed in your pocket (esp when you are sitting)?

Try a battery from a different source?

both of those were minor things that helped me out

BMWZ4RIDER · 01-17-2014, 02:38 PM

Non issues here over the last 18 months with Comfort Access.

Kessler35is · 01-20-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Kessler35is

Has anyone else had an issue where one of your fob's goes through batteries like candy?

Check on whether the button is accidentally being pressed in your pocket (esp when you are sitting)?

Try a battery from a different source?

both of those were minor things that helped me out

It is not my daily driver so most of the time the fob is hanging on the hook.

I have tried 3 different brands of batteries and all give about the same amount of life.

When I do drive it to work the fob is on my desk, I don't keep keys in my pocket as it bothers me after a while. Even when I drive long distances I will take the key out of my pocket and put it in the dash.

I will have the dealer check this fob since #2 works fine and it doesn't discharge batteries like fob #1.

01-14-2014, 10:02 AM	#1
Kessler35is Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2015 F15 50i, 2016 E89 35is Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS. iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Z4 35is [0.00] 2015 X5 50i [0.00]	Key Fob eating batteries Has anyone else had an issue where one of your fob's goes through batteries like candy? My #1 fob will go through a new battery in about 1-2 months where I have never needed to change the battery in fob # 2.
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01-17-2014, 11:25 AM	#3
ManiacGT Major 85 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0)	I take it you have comfort access because non comfort access cars have batteries that are recharged by the car and last many many years.
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01-17-2014, 01:41 PM	#4
tranquility sportscars only 3236 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montréal iTrader: (0)	I agree, now I use Duracell and it has lasted for much longer.
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01-17-2014, 02:20 PM	#5
nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=Kessler35is;15266344]Has anyone else had an issue where one of your fob's goes through batteries like candy? Check on whether the button is accidentally being pressed in your pocket (esp when you are sitting)? Try a battery from a different source? both of those were minor things that helped me out
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01-17-2014, 02:38 PM	#6
BMWZ4RIDER BMWZ4Rider 68 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW Z4 35i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cape Cod, MA iTrader: (0)	Non issues here over the last 18 months with Comfort Access. __________________ 2009 BMW Z4 35i/SMG/DCT/Premium,Cold, Sound PK/Com Acc/Ash/PDC/Wind Deflector/Smoked Reflectors/Red Calipers/Cl Mask/M Series Grill/6000K LED's/De-Badged/M Pedals/CF Mirrors-Engine Cover/Stubby/20% Tint/H8 LED's/LCI Side Markers/Sniper Sprint Spoiler/VMR V710/H&R Sport Springs/KN.
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01-17-2014, 11:14 AM	#2
fisherman Private 2 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2011 sDrive 30i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: RI iTrader: (0)	I'm still on original battery after 3 1/2 years.....
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