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2004 BMW 530 Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Ignition switch, Tire.
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Asked on November 7, 2009

2004 BMW 530 key battery

Electrical problem
2004 BMW 530 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 27,000 miles

does the key have abattery?
Avatar Asked by Benjamin Guess

Answer

Replied on November 7, 2009

Yes, it charges through the EWS ring at the ignition switch. It (the battery) is not replaceable, the key may need either re-initialization, or to be recharged. If it will not recharge, replace entire key.

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