Fob voltage ?

[Dpolo1]

Odometer shows I assume is key fob battery voltage. I checked it , shows 3.3 volts . That's good. So what is this. I don't have a manual. Help!

 

[Anibal]

I think it is trying to tell you that the battery in the fob will need replacing soon. It happened to me about a year ago and I replaced it with a CR2032 type. Unfortunately this new battery only took a month before another warning showed up and I happened to be at the dealership at the time, so I made a small comment about it. One of the tech guys overheard me and suggested I replace it with one of BMW ones, yup, BMW thinks of everything, and the tech guys told me it had 12 months warranty, so I gave them the fob and a fiver and that was the end of it. So far so good.

 

[Dpolo1]

I think it is trying to tell you that the battery in the fob will need replacing soon. It happened to me about a year ago and I replaced it with a CR2032 type. Unfortunately this new battery only took a month before another warning showed up and I happened to be at the dealership at the time, so I made a small comment about it. One of the tech guys overheard me and suggested I replace it with one of BMW ones, yup, BMW thinks of everything, and the tech guys told me it had 12 months warranty, so I gave them the fob and a fiver and that was the end of it. So far so good.

I installed new battery same type. Problem still exist. The battery voltage is 3.3 volts no problem there.

 

[PHIPHIGOY]

Good evening,
Indeed, it seems that not all CR2032 batteries are suitable for BMW transponders. The dealership told me they use VARTA batteries and replaced mine during a service, explaining that many batteries on the market are incompatible. I think you need to use batteries from recognized brands with a high capacity.
I think it's better to spend 4 or 5 euros to avoid any trouble with this.

 

[Dpolo1]

I checked voltage,3.3 volts on the old one which was maybe 7 months old. Replaced battery with new , and I cleared the fault ,all good

 

[BAD MIKE USA]

Sometimes you get a bad battery that is new or nearly new.

 

[emgarciax]

Or they have the ‘child protection’ coating which IMHO makes them crap.

 

[Star-Lord]

There's a bunch of counterfeit and or batteries for sale that have exceeded the shelf life date; I've continued to use the DURACELL brand, no issues what's so ever..

Also, stores you Key FOB some physical distance between the bike; this will break the wireless connection between the bike & FOB, savings battery life.

Owners Manual: You @Dpolo1 can download the owners manual from the BMW Motorrad site, plus a bunch of other really well detailed installation instructions for all of the BMW accessories.

 

[emgarciax]

I have a faraday box where I stash all vehicle key fobs at home.

 

[skidward]

I had to replace mine after about a year. Energizer or Duracell for the replacement and you shouldn't have an issue.