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Re: Problem w/ Keyless Entry!!! (archive)
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Posted by Serge Popper on October 14, 2000 at 21:25:12:

In Reply to: Re: Problem w/ Keyless Entry!!! posted by Al on October 14, 2000 at 17:52:04:

Could anyone give me some insight as to why sometimes my keyless entry works, and others times not?

If you're near a transmission tower or high voltage power lines you might have problems with the transmission as the electrical field will interfere with the signal the key sends. If there is too many errors in the signal the car will not open the doors.

I hear that the key's battery is charged by the ignition...Is that true?

Unless BMW is using a new key that is different than what's in the E36, E38 and E39's this is not true. RTFM, it should explain this.

Al
'00 540i/6
'99 M Roadster
The manual clearly states the key battery is charged by placing it in the ignition.
Serge



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