P. Bianchi
Member Since: 11 Dec 2004
Location: Oltrepo' Pavese, Italy
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How long will the spare key battery last, sitting unused in a drawer?
My previous car's spare key was never used in 10 years. Shall I have to regularly alternate keys, in order to keep both charged?
Or, is there a standalone induction charger for the purpose? Anybody ever measured the frequency they work at?
Thanks, ciao P. Bianchi, D3 TDV6 HSE - manual, nav 4x4 info, electric roof, rear diff, EGR blanked, EPB actuator changed 3rd times --> twirling balls, compressor twice, no longer MSV-2, Oltrepo' Pavese Hills, Pavia, Italy
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 17th Feb 2006 11:13 am |
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transman
Member Since: 15 Oct 2005
Location: Up Northwest
Posts: 45
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The key charges when in ignition, so wisest thing is to alternate keys to ensure integral battery in key doesnt go flat
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| 17th Feb 2006 6:10 pm |
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grommet
Member Since: 15 Feb 2005
Location: Northern California
Posts: 331
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I've left the key completely unused for over 4 months and the fob still worked. In the worst case scenario (a dead fob, without a charged fob available), you'd just need to open the door using the emergency key hole... since the car will still start with an uncharged fob.
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| 17th Feb 2006 6:29 pm |
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