Possible Issues Associated with Your BMW's Key

notive Sales and s. Service HAGAN'S MOTOR POOL perts In POSSIBLE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR BMW'S KEY 01 The modern BMW cars are mainly available with transponder keys. The transponder key means that your BMW is paired with the key more securely. 02 There is a transmitter embedded with the key that corresponds to a receiver installed within the car. 03 To have no issues during the starting of your engine, it is better to learn about the possible issues associated with your BMW's key. 04 YOU HAVE DAMAGED LOCKS The lock is probably not working properly and causes the key to breaking the moment turning pressure is applied. 01 02 Your BMW's door locks work in conjunction with the keys, the internal mechanism of the lock will wear down with time. To avoid problems, it is needed to frequently maintain the locks with appropriate lubricants and keep them free of dirt and debris. 03 YOU HAVE DAMAGED KEYS A key may stop working due to various reasons such as the key is bent or worn and mechanical 01 issues with modern key fobs. They are little electronic gadgets and if you crush them, expose them to too much moisture or electrical impulses, they may 02 cease to function. Dead batteries can even cause the electronic 03 code to reset. YOU ARE USING A DUPLICATE KEY 01 Consecutive car key duplication that is carried out reduces the integrity of the original key. Your BMW's key is not working, because you 02 might be using a duplicate key that does not function the same as your original key. Obtaining a duplicate key is a much cheaper option, but it is not always the best option, nor is it the most secure one. 03 YOU HAVE IGNITION CYLINDER PROBLEMS The BMW key that is used to start the car may 01 cease working if the cylinder it unlocks and turns is damaged. 02 Just like the external locks on the car doors, the ignition is prone to wear and tear. If your key is fine when used to open the doors or trunk, yet fails to work with the ignition, it may be that there is a problem with the cylinder. 03 YOU HAVE A DAMAGED KEY FOB 01 The electronic BMW car keys that come attached with a fob can also encounter problems. The wiring inside of the tiny fobs can fray over time, and this can cause a failure in 02 communication. The receiver that is actually inside of the car may also be the reason for a function-less key. 03