My Key fob falls out while driving

colinwray · 05-08-2009, 10:40 AM

Sept 2005 E90 330 Saloon without CA, with SatNav Pro.

I have two keyfobs which appear identical, even with dimensions checked with a calliper.

One keyfob locks in place and cannot be pulled out, at least not by moderate force. The second keyfob does not lock in place, and falls out regularly.

The dealer does not have a clue, saying it must be "worn", but there is absolutely NO resistance to removal, or for that matter, to insertion. The locking mechanism is not being triggered - they say it is purely mechanical, but I cannot believe this - there must be some electronic detection going on.

Can anyone help with this ?

JeepJeep · 05-08-2009, 05:29 PM

Use the other key.

cagekicker · 05-08-2009, 08:05 PM

stumped!

blue2fire · 05-08-2009, 08:18 PM

Who moved this into the General BMW section?

The OP has an E90.

H0v07 · 05-08-2009, 09:43 PM

own -.-

05-08-2009, 10:40 AM	#1
colinwray Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: E90 330 Saloon Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dunstable UK iTrader: (0)	My Key fob falls out while driving Sept 2005 E90 330 Saloon without CA, with SatNav Pro. I have two keyfobs which appear identical, even with dimensions checked with a calliper. One keyfob locks in place and cannot be pulled out, at least not by moderate force. The second keyfob does not lock in place, and falls out regularly. The dealer does not have a clue, saying it must be "worn", but there is absolutely NO resistance to removal, or for that matter, to insertion. The locking mechanism is not being triggered - they say it is purely mechanical, but I cannot believe this - there must be some electronic detection going on. Can anyone help with this ?
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JeepJeep ಠ_ಠ 41 Rep 1,959 Posts Drives: everywhere Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 818 / 805 iTrader: (0)	Use the other key. __________________
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