BMW - 03 1.8ti - key fob problem

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Wed 7 May 2008 20:38
03 1.8ti - key fob problem - independantmillionaire
I have a BMW 3 Series 1.8ti Compact. On visiting friends I found that the key fob buttons would not operate the locking and unlocking system. It was as though the key battery had gone flat after a 15 minute drive. However the key still locked and unlocked the car manually and the car operated normally.

My friend who owns two Series 3 BMWs, then said that since he had moved onto Canvey Island (in Essex) a year ago, had experienced the same problem in both cars on different occasions. His wife has also experienced the problem once, when parked at the school where she works.

After our visit the remote would still not work but when we arrived home, back on the mainland, worked perfectly.

Any ideas?

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 07/05/2008 at 20:54

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Thu 8 May 2008 20:32
03 1.8ti - key fob problem - John S
It's fairly well documented that radio transmitters, e.g. Police, Ambulance, airports etc. can impair the ability of car remotes to operate correctly.

JS
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Thu 8 May 2008 20:47
03 1.8ti - key fob problem - Pugugly
Specifically on at least two BMWs I've owned.
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