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BMW 3-Series - Key Remote Programming

The next image is of a cut key (or key fob) and a programming machine for BMW Models: Programming Machine and Key Fob for BMW Models. Second, try to get the key code, which makes the process of cutting a new key very fast, from your dealer. They should be able to provide it for you after verification that you are the owner. Enter your BMW vehicle with the working key fob and the additional fobs that you wish to program. Make sure that the doors and windows are closed. Insert the original working key into the vehicle’s ignition and turn it position 1. The car’s dash lights and accessories should light up. Take the working key fob along with the ones you want to program inside the car with all doors and windows closed. Put the working key into the ignition and turn to position 1. At this point, the dash lights and accessories should turn on. Turn the key back and remove. Find great deals on eBay for BMW E90 Key Fob in Car Parts. BMW E60 Key Fob; BMW E90 Key Fob; BMW Replacement Key Fob. A6, A8, R,S TT,Quattro, Coupe If you need to program a new key or an old key in which the. BMW - e90 - All models. You may as well bin that fob. It's not reprogrammable.contains info on the previous car.

Three methods to try:

Method 1:

How To Program Bmw Key Fob E90

1. Working from within the vehicle and with the doors shut

2. Turn ignition to position 1 and back to off within 5 seconds.

3. Remove the key from ignition and press and hold the unlock button for 15seconds during this time press the key lock button 3 times within 5 seconds.

4. Release both buttons.

5. Doors will lock and unlock to show correct programming hasoccurred.

Method 2:

To do this procedure you need to have one working key and one key that needs tobe programmed.

1) Get in and close all doors.

2) Turn on the ignition and turn off quickly. (No more than 5 seconds) to startthe process. Next action must take place within 30 seconds.

3) Remove the 1st key.

4) Hold the key up near your left shoulder (this is so it is closer to the remotereceiver antenna.

How To Program Bmw Key Fob E90 Bmw X1

5) Hold down the unlock button and press the lock button 3 times. Release theunlock button and the doors lock which confirms the operation.

6) Quickly repeat steps 4 & 5 for key #2 etc.

If it does not work, try doing the keys in opposite order. Key 2 then key 1, vs 1then 2.

Method 3:

Alternate if you do not have a working remote

1. Turn key to position 1 five times very quickly 2. Remove key 3. Hold unlockbutton then press lock button 3 times, release unlock button.

4. If you have another key do the same button pressing within 30 seconds 5. Turnon ignition to finalise.

PLEASE NOTE: This programming procedure programs the remote control part of thekey. Any transponder chip for the immobiliser (starting of car) will not be programmed and must be done by aspecialist.