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Old Nov 29, 2016 | 08:14 AM
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Remote battery low?

I'm getting the following warning light in my tachometer when I start my R55 using comfort access, i.e. key in my pocket vs. in the ignition slot:



The car is a 2014. Is it possible that the remote key battery is low already? I thought these things last for many years.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2016 | 08:58 AM
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Did you try the other fob? I replaced both batteries after 3 years, cost about two dollars as I recall.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2016 | 09:05 AM
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No I haven't but I just looked at the fob and see where the battery is replaceable. I (mistakenly) assumed it had to be cut open to get to the batt.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2016 | 12:45 PM
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CR2032 is the battery #.
Replacement is easy-peasy:

 
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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 03:06 AM
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Thanks!
 
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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 12:51 PM
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You're welcome, Mike.
I just replaced one last week.
 
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