Key fob won't open or start car

[cpallenjr]

Do you have a second fob, maybe in the glove box/owners manual package?

 

[RCZWhite]

I'm embarrassed to admit this but when I replaced the keyfob battery I forgot to peel off the protective film from the battery... was wondering why the new battery won't work

OMG THANKYOU!!! Thought it was a serious problem. I did the same

 

[Mr. Bad Mechanic]

Just in case how to replace battery

 

[dibdo]

I had this problem after parking my i3 without locking it for a month.

It won’t respond remotely with the buttons on the key fob.

I need to Hold the fob to the steering column to start and drive.

Uses phone apps to lock and unlock.

Also noticed the tyre pressure monitor is not displaying any numbers.

Everything else works fine.

Final fix: disconnect 12 VB for 5 minutes and reconnect.

Thank you soo much, had exact the same symptoms.. this helped

 

[cpallenjr]

Thank you soo much, had exact the same symptoms.. this helped

That's an indicator of a dead battery in the key fob.

 

[dibdo]

That's an indicator of a dead battery in the key fob.

My battery wasn't dead at all.

 

[robthebold]

My battery wasn't dead at all.

You're kind of leaving everyone in suspense . . . what was it, then?

 

[dibdo]

You're kind of leaving everyone in suspense . . . what was it, then?

I was replying to a post which solved my problem. And saying thanks. A had the same symptoms as in post, and the 12v battery reset for 5mins was also my cure.