The key fob is not being recognized when in my pocket to unlock doors or start.  I have to depress the 'unlock button' several times to unlock the doors.  also, will not start unless actually in the ignition port...I replaced the battery twice...still no joy!

HELP!!

Morning Bill

Not heard this one before so more trying to think out loud what would be the reason.

First my brother inlaw has a 5 series his last one had a similar issue multiple pushes to unlock or lock the car. He brought a new key from BMW (their suggestion) no difference. My BMW Specialist diagnosed the antenna in the rear spoiler apparently a known issue he took it out stripped it dried out the interior and re-soldered a couple of joints resealed it with a hot glue gun issue fixed. Worth a check on yours water getting in somewhere.

I have also read of the stop/start buttons having issues 

Have you had a diagnostic session with a garage or someone who has the software?

Hope this helps

Dave

Dave -

thanks for the response!  I have not taken it to a experienced garage yet...I was just given it, a 2011 with 30,000 miles...it DOES leak a bit above the driver's seat, it is a hard-top convertible...there is a good indy garage that specializes in German autos...they will be my next stop!

I see you are a 'Weimer guy'... I have Deutsch Kurzhaar's. 😉

 

thanks again!

Morning Bill

The antenna issue was well known on the 5 touring didn't show up on a scan but still worth checking

On our 11th generation of Wei's got the first one in 74. The black dog is a Shorthair took her on as a 10 month rehome to much prey drive and a dozy owner, she's 11 now and thinks she is a Greydog 

Dave