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How to Replace the Battery in a BMW 1 Series Remote Key?

Model: BMW Serie 1 E81, E82, MK 1, E87 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Key

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To replace the battery in the BMW 1 Series remote key, lever open the groove that separates the two halves of the remote using an object like a screwdriver. This will allow you to open the device and access the internal components.

The battery can then be removed from the coding chip, enabling you to insert a new replacement part. After installing the new battery, reinsert the chip back into the remote, close the two halves, and check that the device functions correctly.


Updated on 11 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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