How to unlock and start your BMW with a dead key fob

In this video, we show you how to unlock and manually start a BMW that has a dead key fob. The cars featured in this video are the BMW i3 electric vehicle and the BMW X3.


Here are some high-level steps, with the more detailed ones found in the video:


1. Press the key release button on your key fob
2. Slide out the metal key blade
3. Find the keyhole in your door handle
4. Insert the key blade to pop up the covering panel
5. Insert the key blade to open the door


How to start the BMW with the dead key fob:


1. If your car has a keyhole, insert the key blade
2. If no keyhole (like on modern BMWs), just hold the key fob on the markings of the steering column

00:00 Intro
00:20 Remove hidden key
00:50 Remove keylock cap
01:22 Use key to unlock door
03:19 Start car with dead keyfob



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