Tag: BMW

Key Fob Battery Replacement Videos (Remote Controls. Smart Keys)

How to Replace Batteries in Key Fobs. Video Help We post videos here of us replacing batteries in key fobs or remotes. Manufacturers are listed in alphabetical order. All GM, Stellantis (FCA (except Wagoneer)), Nissan, and Toyota Motors made vehicles are grouped together under their parent company names. Acura Fobs Acura latest key fob A …

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BMW’s Display Key Fob Can Be Recharged!

A Rechargeable Key Fob In an absolute first, as well as a “why didn’t anyone do this before” moment, BMW is making a new key fob that holds a rechargeable battery. With key fobs constantly dying in push button start cars, this is an idea that is long overdue. Followed by a step back … …

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Tragic Incident Points to a Need to Build to Intuition

GM Coupe Escape Lever

Intuition Needed Our mission at DashboardSymbols.com is to make new auto technologies simpler to understand and use so that you can feel safe and secure. Electronics rarely have intuitive solutions when problems arise. We have long railed about car companies making getting in a push-button start car difficult when an electronic issue strikes, but we …

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Wait, you were locked IN the car?

Mazda Inside Lock Switch

Locked IN?? A few months ago, an item out of New Zealand relayed a story of an older couple who spent 13 hours locked inside their new keyless start Mazda, and nearly died. They had left the key fob outside the car and mistakenly thought that it was the only way to unlock the car. …

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New Car Problem? Your Dealer Wants the Call, No Matter Whose Frustration

A New Car Problem It is an odd conundrum. Car dealers desperately wish that all drivers understood everything about their cars. And yet, given the alternative, the same dealers wants drivers to call them for answers whenever questions come up. Any call is an opportunity to sell service, even warranty service, and the associated relationship …

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Open a BMW with a Dead Key Fob

2025 Mini key fob

How to Open a BMW with a Dead Key Fob Mechanical keys are necessary for all models up to the new electric version, a mechanical key can be used with them, but you’ll have two additional options as well. First, if you are already inside, click here for help getting started! Second, for video help, …

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