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OK, I have been "schooled" to check all of the threads before I post thus I have done so under numerous searches. Not that it is an issue now but

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Old 12-14-2010, 08:17 PM   #1 (permalink)
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OK, I have been "schooled" to check all of the threads before I post thus I have done so under numerous searches. Not that it is an issue now but how does one start the car if the battery goes dead in the key-fob? Sorry, I do not have my owners manuals as I have moved and books are sitting in a box somewhere. Just curious in when or if this happens.

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Stick your fob in fobgina.
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there's a key hole on the left side of the steering. I'd think you can just stick your key in and press the start button?
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there's a key hole on the left side of the steering. I'd think you can just stick your key in and press the start button?
Hence, the fobgina. It's in your Owners Manual.
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Newbie question: I tought the salesman told me that it also charges the FOB...
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Newbie question: I tought the salesman told me that it also charges the FOB...
Charges? I could be wrong (and 3948394 people will jump me if I am), but I didn't think the battery was rechargeable.
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Charges? I could be wrong (and 3948394 people will jump me if I am), but I didn't think the battery was rechargeable.
Not sure..good question. But in my old 330ci it did charge the remote when the key was in the ignition.
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Yrah I was told it recharchged too but I think it bs
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According to the manual:

"The Intelligent Key port does not charge the Intelligent Key battery. If you see the low battery indicator in the vehicle information display, replace the battery as soon as possible."

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The fobgina is only to start the car in the event the battery on the remote is low or dies. I use it like most to just hold the remote while driving. There is no charging pins on the remote? so charging is impossible. The mechanical key was included so in the event the remote dies you can still open and start the car.
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Sorry, I do not have my owners manuals as I have moved and books are sitting in a box somewhere.
Just as a reminder, I think all the necessary manuals are here online in the forum.
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The fobgina is only to start the car in the event the battery on the remote is low or dies. I use it like most to just hold the remote while driving. There is no charging pins on the remote? so charging is impossible. The mechanical key was included so in the event the remote dies you can still open and start the car.
I had never considered this. Usually the fob is in my pocket, but there are times when I don't have pocket (some gym shorts...were you guys thinking I don't wear pants?). Never thought to use the fobgina as a holder.
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I had never considered this. Usually the fob is in my pocket, but there are times when I don't have pocket (some gym shorts...were you guys thinking I don't wear pants?). Never thought to use the fobgina as a holder.

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