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      01-08-2023, 09:10 AM   #1
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Remote control

Anyone know where the remote control unit is located on 2series convertible 2018?

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      01-08-2023, 10:32 AM   #2
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I think it is on the underside of the top cover (rear deck).
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      01-08-2023, 10:48 AM   #3
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Cheers, I tried that but that ones the gps sender. The one I’m looking for is the key one, the car isn’t seeing that there is a key present and central locking not working from key also.

Thanks though
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      01-08-2023, 01:19 PM   #4
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Various models show the item pictured is where jzeiler4 mentioned...

Minis, I8, I3, SUVs, other hatchbacks.. passenger side rear, near the fuel filler. Above the wheel well.

I can't find a diagram for a vert tho.
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      01-08-2023, 01:21 PM   #5
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Check www.realoem.com. Enter the last 7 characters of your car's VIN. Click enter and bookmark the page. Group 68 parts are in the audio/navigation section.
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      01-08-2023, 01:27 PM   #6
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Thanks I tried that earlier and guess what…. No location. I de trimmed the boot and had rear seat out and lhs side panel as I guessed it would be that side as the aerial is. Will try fuel filler side tomorrow.

Appreciate the help . ( the patient with its siblings….)
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      01-08-2023, 01:55 PM   #7
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There's also a key fob detector in the steering column if that is the problem. But the part you have does not go there.

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      01-08-2023, 02:05 PM   #8
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That bit works ok, if I hold key up to it the car starts. 😕
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      01-14-2023, 06:31 AM   #9
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Still no luck finding it. Think I’m going to have to go dealers
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      01-14-2023, 06:27 PM   #10
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Please do let us know where BMW hid that little buggar.
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      01-15-2023, 07:48 AM   #11
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Right upper trunk area?
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      01-23-2023, 11:05 AM   #12
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Please do let us know where BMW hid that little buggar.
It’s under rear window shelf
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      01-23-2023, 02:23 PM   #13
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No rear shelf on an F23.
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      01-25-2023, 05:01 PM   #14
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That may be a clue though. I haven’t taken top half of seat out, I’ll try that
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      02-21-2023, 07:29 AM   #15
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So I’ve found out where it is but I ain’t 100% sure I’m gonna replace it….

Built into the reset seats is the unit that houses the pop up roll bar if the car flips. It’s in there, I’ve also been told these don’t fail?! I’m nervous to take that unit apart. A clue may be that car battery warning came up, I’m going to load test the battery and trickle charge it as I think this may be the cause. The key worked intermittently when I was running it over weekend.

Bear in mind the cars done 9000 miles in 5 years, yes 9k!! The battery may be goosed.
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