'95 540I alarm malfunction

[RV6rick]

I locked my '95 540i with the 'LOCK' button on the key to set the alarm. When I came back an hour later the batteries were DEAD in the key and the 'UNLOCK' button would not work. So I UNLOCKED the car by putting the key in the door and turning it. This set off the alarm and the car will NOT start. PLEASE HELP.
Stranded in Ohio.
Rick

[rv6rick]

BTW - my cell # is 740-350-5188.
Still stranded in Ohio
Rick

[andyman32]

Rick, SAME damned thing happened to me. I mean, precisely.

I just changed the battery in my key fob this morning and it appears to be working.

As for a fix, unlock the door, open it, crank the car (1 or 2 turnovers), then close the door and re-lock it with the key fob. It will work if it's the same problem as mine.

The alarm will still be going; then just unlock it with the key fob. It will work this second time, and the alarm will disarm.