BMW key fob battery replacement in less than 2 minutes

[@stuartwatson745]

This video made the battery change on my F40 1 series key fob so easy. The retention clips on the large blanking plate were in a slightly different place. However following these instructions and taking care, the blanking plate just popped out. Great video. Thanks

[@wereleeroads9311]

That part on starting from the metal side was "key" and really important. Thank you.

[@SheziMotorsport]

@were lee roads - you are welcome

[@smartonlinetactics]

Great video, and saved me $15 to replace this battery at a dealership.

[@ΠαναγιώτηςΤερζόπουλος]

Thanks. Tried myself and worked just fine!

[@tubeyouSachy]

Thank you so much for the video. really helped me .. I was almost going to break my own car

[@Gisxprt1]

Thanks for that! took me two minutes to change out the battery.

[@bakokat6982]

Thank you so much , even though I had watched other videos on the , they did not point out to lift the cover up from the metal side. watching your video was much clearer and was successful .Your video was excellent ! Clear and easy to fallow.

[@SheziMotorsport]

@bakokat - you are welcome, I appreciate it . I'm glad it helped out..

[@christyverplank3552]

Thanks. This made it super easy. Both keys gave off the same warning in the car. I was worried I wouldn’t change the batteries in time. My 15 YO watched this vid and changed them quick.

[@SheziMotorsport]

@christy Verplank - glad it worked..

[@dame46m3]

Great save me a 110 mile round trip to the dealer !!! Worked great for my 2024 m240i

[@RETAELDER]

Clear, concise, easy to follow! Thanks!

[@SkepticaldayTrader]

Thank you for this video. Very informative, and you saved me from having to visit the dealership.

[@erichaslim2245]

Just replaced mine easily thanks to your video. Excellent quick explanation on BMW remote batt' replacement. Thank you! 👍

[@SheziMotorsport]

@Eric Haslim - you are welcome, glad it worked out.

[@Joyofmusic7]

Very good and thorough video. Easy fix after watching this. Thank you for posting.

[@nichcanstick]

Thank you so much for the precise instructions. Worked just like you said. Thanks again!

[@MegaTucker26]

Thanks so much for this very clear video. Saved me a trip to the dealer.

[@SheziMotorsport]

@ Tommy Tucker you are welcome...

[@johanneshyvarinen]

Thanks alot for this clip, i didnt know its this easy. Took me 2mins. Companies here take 18€ for it, 2 batteries cost 2,5€ 😂

[@SheziMotorsport]

@johannes Hyvarinen - you are welcome, enjoy...

[@dnyce973]

That thing sounded good starting up !!!! Sheesh 👍🏾

[@aalazawi7287]

Thank so much you just saved me £30

[@dalemellor5047]

Thanks! My son's X5 doesn't have a low battery indication on the dash, but it doesn't want to lock and unlock at a distance. I suspect, like my Jeep Overland, the battery is getting weak. your explanation will make it easy without breaking the tabs. BTW, I prefer the Duracells, because they seem to last longer. I keep 2032s on hand, because a lot of my remotes and time lapse photo triggers use the same battery. Again; Thanks!!!!!

[@SheziMotorsport]

@Dale Mellor - good luck, just do it before it completely dies bc you don't want to have il the key programmed again. Correct, fairly common battery number.

[@garydap]

Great presentation/explanation. As an fyi I clicked on a much shorter presentation. In my case my key wouldn't even unlock the doors so getting in /checking instrument panel wasn't even an option. I presume most people who attempt to change a battery just want to know how to get it, lol. Do appreciate the extra info re dashboard / sourcing batteries. Thanks !

[@SheziMotorsport]

@G Da Ponte - appreciate the feedback and noted.

[@jelly-baby]

The physical key within the fob didn't work?

[@nkht143]

Thank you so much 👏👏👏BMW dealer want to charge me 220.00 for it🤣🤣🤣thanks again

[@sfm_sham9625]

You sure they didn’t misunderstand and think you wanted a new key? LOL

[@Bulldog-mi3om]

Whaaaaatttt

[@Bulldog-mi3om]

I was just about to go to the dealership. Yeah they was going to charge about 299 for a new key.

[@henningfriis1468]

Thank you very much for the precise instructions, worked like a charm!

[@jeanskapura995]

Thank you so much. this was vey helpful!!!

[@ricardopaulino4170]

Thank you finally a clear video and not too much talking 👍

[@manaseemilian]

Not too much talking? 🤣🤣 30 sec explanation in a 5.30 video. Really good.

[@lenoseth]

Not really can drop for sure 2min

[@Berbean]

Thank you very much sir! Very informative, simple and to the point. 👍

[@pakornworachumpa3426]

Thank you so much for your information. Greeting from Thailand🇹🇭

[@alleyoop5265]

You are the life saver mate...

[@darrelltaylor9641]

Thanks fam.. found video very helpful.

[@Rnath23]

That was really helpful. Thanks for the video.

[@Rnath23]

I have 2021 330i by the way. Same key fob.

[@TheWebbo69]

Thank you - great video; clear and easy to understand. 😀

[@adityamalhotra6488]

Lifesaving tips thank you so much!

[@Beesnote1]

This was very helpful! Thank you!

[@njstudiob]

Thank you. Very helpful for a 2020 X3.

[@reinhardgeike8613]

Great stuff and very helpful. Thanks for sharing 😉

[@cbing4036]

Thank you sir you saved from a rip off bill from the bastards at BMW !

[@jmvmsncic]

Amazing video! Very practical!

[@BroStarz1098]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@davidcrane893]

Also works for the Z4 G29!

[@mo_essack]

Had to replace the battery on my 1 year old G20 330i Thanks for the video very informative and helpful

[@SheziMotorsport]

@momo Essack - just fyi if it's 1 year old, dealer should have done free of cost, not that it cost much.. glad you were able to do it..

[@mo_essack]

@@SheziMotorsport Thank you for the advice

[@Tortelli-NL]

Replaced mine today, almost 2 year old 330i G21

[@akiipanic6722]

@@Tortelli-NL does all 2021 bmw 330's have this key fob or is it only if you get a specific package? I ordered the 2022 BMW 330e and im getting delivery next month and I want this key fob but im afraid i get the older one

[@SheziMotorsport]

@akii panic - your key fob should be similar to this one, if m sport package than you will have the 3 stripes on the side. Most G series have this key fob unless you car has an option for the digital one like 7 series does.

[@duly90]

The keys with no red on them have the holding pins on the long side. So you need to pry it open from the short side to the long.

[@taulantshabiu8687]

Super clean video. Thank you for this content that you shared with us. I still have a problem even after i changed my key batteries it doesn’t lock or unlock the vehicle and i don’t know if i should take it to a service center to program it or anything. Happy to know your thoughts about it. Bmw x5 f15.

[@SheziMotorsport]

@taulant shabiu - first of all you are welcome.. before taking it to service center,I would recommend if you can hold it next to steering column and try the key fob to get recognize by the car. Was ur fob new ? Or have you previously used it. I have changed battery in F and G series now and never ran into pairing problem. Try the pair method first.

[@djcr_91]

Thanks, very helpful video

[@lihong6849]

Thank you very much! It works

[@kurramhussain8663]

Thank you pal

[@jelly-baby]

Thanks for this!.

[@mohammadakhtar1522]

Great video, thanks!

[@marinoopen]

Very helpful, thanks

[@rajeshkhanna8010]

Thank you friend

[@pww6581]

Cheers mate. Quick fix.

[@SheziMotorsport]

@theraven - thank you.

[@phild95]

Thanks!

[@AA-sw9sd]

Thank you

[@SPSChauhan]

Worked very nice. Thanks

[@SheziMotorsport]

@sps Chauhan - you are welcome!!

[@pjmendoza8871]

Thank you . ✊

[@gerridoloresmarshall7799]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@SheziMotorsport]

@gerri Dolores Marshall- you are welcome...

[@areeshepard4606]

Thanks you so so much you made my life easier 👍🎉🙏🎉👍🙏

[@SheziMotorsport]

@Aree shepard - glad it worked out for you.. You are welcome..

[@Toffees_78]

Excellent, great video 👏

[@SheziMotorsport]

@lee hutchinson - thank you...

[@sadiq007]

Quality video.

[@aleluia01]

thanks. Very helpful

[@chrischennell9195]

THANK YOU

[@qasimsiddique2372]

Thanks....

[@debir526]

Thanks! You made it so easy!!

[@sal.....7917]

Thanks a bunch just change it

[@freddiebonjar]

Thank you !!

[@Car.Lover_95]

Sir Does the Car need to reprogram after changing the key ? Because my car show me on computer key battery discharge I have a BMW 5 series g30 2018

[@saleembashir703]

What happens if the battery completely died before got round to replacing it? Does it require reprogramming?

[@SheziMotorsport]

@saleem Bashir - it could, if programming is lost then you definitely need to get it done

[@laki64]

thanks dude.

[@SheziMotorsport]

@laki64 - you are welcome!!!

[@jy5960]

good video, but the video would have been better if you had a tripod instead of some dude's unsteady hands and better lighting that would allow for seeing the cover in higher detail

[@telecomwiz2004]

Jump to minute 2.32 for the useful information

[@paulhughes5353]

I’ve just got this msg on my g20 320d. I decided to use my spare and it doesn’t recognise my profile. (Getting “guest”) on the screen. When I try to change the profile it’s asking for a PIN number! I don’t know it. Any suggestions? TIA.

[@davidedwards3408]

How do you sync it. Could you show a video on that please. Thanks

[@SheziMotorsport]

@davidedwards3408 - will do

[@Nutwigg1]

I have been receiving a message in my X5 that says “battery empty.” Any idea what this means? It’s *never* said low battery, etc. And there is definitely a battery in the KeyFOB - I’ve never even opened the KeyFOB before. I’m able to start the car. I have a model year 2020 X5 and I’ve never seen this error message before. It just started yesterday.

[@SheziMotorsport]

@nutwigg1 - that's strange for 2020, does it have remote start? Where you located, I wish imagine that is still covered under 3 year warranty, I wonder if there is a key or chip for that remote starter?

[@Nutwigg1]

@@SheziMotorsport Thank you for the reply. It was actually due to a low battery. I went to the dealer and was informed that’s the message when the battery is low. I replaced the battery and the message went away. Such an unusual message to indicate the battery is low. Anyway, thank you so much for the reply.

[@SheziMotorsport]

@nutwigg1 - hope it was covered under warranty.. is yours v8? Glad it got sorted.

[@Nutwigg1]

@@SheziMotorsport I have the 6 cylinder. Coin battery is all that it needed. They’re super cheap. I had one on hand. There really wasn’t a reason to make a warranty claim. Probably cost me literally less than $1.00 to fix the problem.

[@SheziMotorsport]

@nutwigg1 - odd that it died so fast . But glad you got it sorted out

[@And1_Dirk]

So I replaced my battery but keep getting message that key battery is empty. Is there a way to get rid of this message in the vehicle?

[@SheziMotorsport]

@And1_Dirk - can you use binmercode app and clear the messages?

[@Heart4KidsNonProfit]

Will this work on a 2006 BMW?

[@SheziMotorsport]

@Sandy d - it should, it night just have different battery size with different key fob but still opens the similar way

[@StitchDGlitch]

I replaced my battery and still didn’t work, is there more steps I’m missing?

[@SheziMotorsport]

@timothy cottle - can you try to pair it with the car by trying to hold it next to steering wheel and following the pairing process

[@StitchDGlitch]

@@SheziMotorsport it didn’t work. So key fob is bad.

[@SheziMotorsport]

@timothy cottle - is this the key that came with the car? Did it work before battery ran out? Did it ever say battery low in remote? I don't think fob is bad, send like it had completely lost it's programming? By any chance are you within your 4yr/3yr warranty period?

[@StitchDGlitch]

@@SheziMotorsport it didn’t give a warning on dash like it was supposed to, it just stopped working right after I touched handle to get back in from checking mail. It’s one of the original fobs.. the car is a 2016 so no warranty. Tried replacing with two different batteries and none worked. It’s just dead. It only works next to steering column, nothing else.

[@SheziMotorsport]

@Timothy cottle - sounds like it needs to be reprogrammed...

[@TruckerDave215]

Not mines I replace the battery and it don’t want to sync i did what they say to do but no working

[@SheziMotorsport]

@trucker dave 215 - was the remote working before battery died, and were you in the car when you replaced battery? Have you tried to holding it next to steering column like it states?

[@TruckerDave215]

@@SheziMotorsport lol 😂 u know what happened the battery that I put in it came seal but I had the battery for over 5 years and it was cheap battery and didn’t work so I bought a new pack of battery and work lol 😂

[@SheziMotorsport]

@trucker dave 215 - glad it sorted out...

[@akiipanic6722]

Does all 2021 bmw 330's have this key fob or is it only if you get a specific package? I ordered the 2022 BMW 330e and im getting delivery next month and I want this key fob but im afraid i get the older one

[@jelly-baby]

Looks like mine, it's got m sport styling, so if you've ordered the m sport version that's what you'll get

[@jhakasjack7211]

Sir can u tell after change of battery from outside my meter is showing an warning indiccator and it’s not getting my car start

[@SheziMotorsport]

@jhakas jack - that's odd.. battery is battery and there isn't any programming needed. Can you please hold your key next to steering column and try to start.

[@jhakasjack7211]

Shezi Motorsport I tried everything but it won’t start. I have to Call BMW mechanic he came with his laptop and programmed both the key again then the problem got solved. He told me after battery replacement sometime we hav to sync the keys again

[@SheziMotorsport]

@jhakas Jack - sorry to hear. that's odd, bc usually holding the key next to steering column should sync it.. but odd part is that they had to program them.. replaced battery of x5 and 5 series and didn't run into that issue..

[@jhakasjack7211]

Shezi Motorsport I’m also very frustrated with this issue I ask that tech guy he said u have sync it everytime u get ur remote battery changed Mine is BMW X1 4series

[@tvm2209]

What about 2020 540i?

[@SheziMotorsport]

@TVM should be similar and if it's 2020, you might be able to get free from dealer under warranty depending on the region/country

[@sandwaves5642]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@gaddikarunakar6256]

Tq

[@Mark-de5dz]

whats the battery model number?

[@OwenLJN]

The actual video starts at 3:00

[@RoggeTube]

Five and a half minutes to show what edge of the fob to pry on for a second

[@Purelucid1]

I popped out the bottom portion but can't seem to take off the lid. Poor explanation.

[@SheziMotorsport]

@purelucid1 where are you stuck..use the actual key part and put it inside the little area to push on the cover to open the back.

[@Purelucid1]

@@SheziMotorsport I did. I followed exactly the way you showed put it in the bottom between the 2 clips and turn to pop it . It popped out the front but is still stuck at the back. I tried pulling or pull it up even further with full strength. Anymore its going to crack it is half . I brought it to the dealer . They had a bit of trouble but managed to get it off at the end .

[@SheziMotorsport]

@purelucid1 - that is odd, I wonder if some liquid gel on the key and kinda got stuck overtime or of it was opened previously and glued lightly maybe.. glad you got it opened and sorry you had to end up at dealer..

[@maxflight777]

Skip to 2:30 !

[@italosolari7064]

how much does bmw charge for this again? freaking crooks

[@SheziMotorsport]

@ itali solari - free for first 3 or 4 years under bmw maintenance plan, but I'm sure after that it going to be like around $79+.

[@realestateservicessaleshea99]

🍺🍺🥃🥃🥃🎯🙂👍🏻

[@Mario-fv3zs]

When the battery of the key fob is low, I buy a new BMW.

[@ricardopaulino4170]

When you buy your first then comment 🤦‍♂️

[@gregkashmer6358]

Thank you!

[@phoebekosaketh4316]

Thanks!

[@hlwalker100]

Thank you

[@denradman]

Thank you

[@felinoaaron846]

Thank you

[@SheziMotorsport]

@felino Aaron - you are welcome!!

[@ginamarie5439]

Thank you!

[@SheziMotorsport]

You are welcome