2004 BMW 530 key battery

2004 BMW 530
27,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BENJAMIN GUESS
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does the key have abattery?
Nov 7, 2009 at 10:25 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Yes, it charges through the EWS ring at the ignition switch. It (the battery) is not replaceable, the key may need either re-initialization, or to be recharged. If it will not recharge, replace entire key.
Nov 7, 2009 at 1:00 PM
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