Thread: Key remote not working on 08 cayman S
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Old 04-06-2008, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by plaifatt View Post
That's happened to me a few times over the winter whenever my car is parked for over a week. It's as if the key lost power, I then open it manually which sets off the alarm, yet the remote can defeat the alarm. No explanation......is the battery in the key fob a rechargeable?....that recharges when in the ignition switch? I thought of this because BMW's keyless start remote requires charging via ignition switch once in a while.
The problem you describe is a little different and is a normal function (described in the manual):

"The remote-control standby function switches off after 7 days
If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the remote control within five days, the remote control standby function is switched off (to prevent discharging of the car battery).
1. In this case, unlock the driver’s door with the key at the door lock.
Leave the door closed in order to prevent the alarm system from being triggered.
2. Press button 1 on the remote control.
The remote control is now activated again."
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