Anyone have to change the battery in their Key Fob ?
If so how long did the original battery last ?
What type battery is needed ?




Thanks

 

In my '13 the battery is rechargeable when inserted in the car. However, when not used for a long time it can go flat. I change back and forth between my two fobs every oil change.

 

With the F56 the battery is not rechargeable.

 

I had comfort access on my Countryman so it used a replaceable battery, similar to the 3rd gen MINIs. It lasted about 1.5-2 years before I replaced it.

The new fobs are the same - you'll probably get a couple years out of them. The car will let you know when it detects the battery getting low and they are easy to replace. The cover on the back pops off and you replace it with a standard button cell battery (a CR2030 or something)

 

Good to know.

 

Yea, they should last a while my r56 one lasted a long time the CA ( comfort access ) battery did need changed once. Just switch the keys every so often.

Its a CR2032 battery

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/ES2682246/

 

??? Photo shows a CR2025 battery...narrative states a CR2032. Is there a difference between the two?

 

Amperage difference and thickness. In some applications you can use either, not sure about your key fob however.

 

Thats battery in my R56 and R58, Show for the F56 / F55 also: 66126912985 3,2 V - CR2032

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...26#66126912985