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Changing battery in key fob won't get rid of battery warning inside the car

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Old 11-30-2012, 12:22 PM
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Changing battery in key fob won't get rid of battery warning inside the car

I've tried two brand new sets of batteries, and the annoying warning indicator inside the car still won't go away. Car still works fine, and I'd hate to deal with the hassle of taking it to the dealership for this. Any ideas?
Old 11-30-2012, 12:26 PM
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Mine does it too. I read somewhere it has to do with the sensor.

Guess I just got used to it.

And as for the dealer, you know that when you bring it in it's not gonna do it for them...right?
Old 11-30-2012, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Mattster
Mine does it too. I read somewhere it has to do with the sensor.

Guess I just got used to it.

And as for the dealer, you know that when you bring it in it's not gonna do it for them...right?
Which is exactly why I hate going there. Had an annoying rattling sound coming from the seatbelt area of my passenger side. Of course when I get there it no longer does it, even when I was driving the car for them across a bumpy road. When I leave, the noise comes back
Old 11-30-2012, 01:55 PM
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Got the same problem here, I think it's a sensor issue as Mattster suggested.
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Last month,I changed the batteries, in both fobs, without any problems.
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Old 12-02-2012, 11:05 AM
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Mine's been coming on for about a year now, tried a couple different battery discs to no avail
Old 12-03-2012, 11:36 AM
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Has to change my battery too. No problems with my 2010.
Old 12-03-2012, 12:07 PM
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Have you guys tried putting your key fob in the holder while driving? I don't know if this charges it, but that is how my wife's BMW works when she gets a fob battery indicator.
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Originally Posted by dkmesa350z
Have you guys tried putting your key fob in the holder while driving? I don't know if this charges it, but that is how my wife's BMW works when she gets a fob battery indicator.
It does not charge the battery.
Old 12-04-2012, 07:16 PM
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I've noticed this only when I've bought the cheapy "2 for" packs of the replacement batteries. I've never had a problem when I've bought a name brand replacement.
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