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How to change the battery in a BMW remote control?

Model: BMW BMW Various
Part: Key

Replacing the battery in the remote control does not require special technical skills and can be done by anyone with a flat screwdriver. First, extract the key blade and then insert the screwdriver into the slot indicated in the video. Pry open the remote control and remove the battery. Replace it with a new one and then reassemble everything. The battery in question is a CR2032 button cell, available for a few pence (less than a pound) at any DIY store, newsagent, or even home goods shops.

Updated on 26 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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