Grahjam
Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Warrington
Posts: 41
 
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Hi all
I had my key fob replaced just over 2 years ago, new battery & casing for my 2006 D3. However it appears the battery has again died, which raises a couple of queries
Firstly does anyone have any experience of how long do you normally get out of replaced battery, I believe it was a rechargeable battery which was changed through a reputable provider
Secondly, I was under the impression that the key fob battery is charged when in the ignition switch, is this correct and is there any way of checking the charging circuit?
any responses appreciated
hope you all have a great christmas & New year
GMC
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 24th Dec 2021 12:52 pm |
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jagbloke
Member Since: 06 Dec 2009
Location: leicestershire
Posts: 66
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You're right - the batteries are supposed to be kept charged by an induction coil in the ignition barrel area.
Don't know of any way of testing them (the charging circuit).
One of my original keys (from 2005) is still working and has never had the battery changed.
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| 1st Jan 2022 10:52 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10602
 
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I would assume the car is charging it correctly
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| 1st Jan 2022 11:02 pm |
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