how do i program my key?

[llamapoo]

hiya i got a bmw 316ti and i just got me a new key! how the hell do u program it to make it work?

thanks

[bmwerkes]

Correct me if im wrong, but i think only the dealer can program your key.

[llamapoo]

ahhh bugger yeh i know! but i live really far from one! was hoping someone knew!

[e36_m3_Turbo]

yup dealer.

[llamapoo]

but i live miles away from a dealer :S is there any way i can do it from home?

[pmolfese]

I don't know how to do it - but my dealer said it's possible to do it yourself. Might search more forums or google it.

[LOS]

Do a search on this forum under "keyless entry not working"... I supplied this information for a 5 series owner. Hopefully it'll work for your car

LOS

[interboss]

Yes you can do it by your own.
Procedure is simple and must be made fast.
1: put the key remote into the ingition and turn it into position two.
2: Remove the key and keep pressed the unlock button.
3: At the same time press the lock button three times.
4: You should see your key remote led blinking.
5: You should also hear after some seconds while initiating the doors locking and unlocking.

After you hear this, then you have your key remote programmed

[325isBaby]

Originally posted by interboss@Sep 23 2004, 04:57 PM
Yes you can do it by your own.
Procedure is simple and must be made fast.
1: put the key remote into the ingition and turn it into position two.
2: Remove the key and keep pressed the unlock button.
3: At the same time press the lock button three times.
4: You should see your key remote led blinking.
5: You should also hear after some seconds while initiating the doors locking and unlocking.

After you hear this, then you have your key remote programmed

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What you are talking about here is only key initialization, NOT programming...it only sets the remote part of the key (not the mechanical key itself) to the vehicle for keyless entry/remote lock functions.