Re-program key remote for e90 m3?

ThatGuyMikee · 08-07-2012, 10:29 AM

I need help with the key remote.. Anyone know where i can find a how to on making the remote lock and unlock the doors? Im not new
To forums so i did search and didnt find anything ..

THE TECH · 08-07-2012, 10:32 AM

Press the BMW button to lock and the arrow button to unlock.

dom_cmh · 08-07-2012, 10:54 AM

dealer

ThatGuyMikee · 08-07-2012, 10:54 AM

^^ i need it re programed for that to work .. Not how do i use it lol .. I kno theirs threads for the e46 on how to program the key remote to lick and unlock the doors again

dom_cmh · 08-07-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ThatGuyMikee

^^ i need it re programed for that to work .. Not how do i use it lol .. I kno theirs threads for the e46 on how to program the key remote to lick and unlock the doors again

bga23 · 08-07-2012, 11:01 AM

Huh? What exactly are you trying to do here, don't think we follow.

THE TECH · 08-07-2012, 11:04 AM

If you need the remote reprogrammed then you will need to go to the dealer.

jms_w · 08-07-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ThatGuyMikee

I need help with the key remote.. Anyone know where i can find a how to on making the remote lock and unlock the doors? Im not new
To forums so i did search and didnt find anything ..

It's b/c you can't. Only $tealer can do it. And they'll charge 1 hr labor ($125 I think) to do it.

ThatGuyMikee · 08-07-2012, 11:08 AM

The remote will not lock and unlock the doors or open the trunk... To get it i have to
Use the key in the door... I changed the battery thinking it was dead ... I heard you can program it again by doing a technic without going to the dealer

dom_cmh · 08-07-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ThatGuyMikee

^^ i need it re programed for that to work .. Not how do i use it lol .. I kno theirs threads for the e46 on how to program the key remote to lick and unlock the doors again

If you have comfort access I'm betting that you could lick the door to unlock it.

ThatGuyMikee · 08-07-2012, 11:18 AM

Haha i tryed that didnt work.. Found it tho guys thanks works now!

weaksauce · 08-07-2012, 12:59 PM

I *think* you can just push it into the key slot and start the car. After that, it will be mated to your car.

e92zero · 08-07-2012, 02:29 PM

Actually, I would like to know too. I have 2 bmws in the family and both have CA. I would like to know if it's possible to use one set of key on car A to lock/unlock the door/trunk on car B just for convienent sake. I don't need CA to work. Appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

THE TECH · 08-07-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by weaksauce

I *think* you can just push it into the key slot and start the car. After that, it will be mated to your car.

That will not program the key.

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Originally Posted by e92zero

Actually, I would like to know too. I have 2 bmws in the family and both have CA. I would like to know if it's possible to use one set of key on car A to lock/unlock the door/trunk on car B just for convienent sake. I don't need CA to work. Appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

Nope.

dmk08 · 08-07-2012, 02:48 PM

While people are talking about this subject I went to my dealer to get a second key (car came with only 1) and for a CA Key they wanted $550. Too much?

ShadeD1 · 08-07-2012, 02:49 PM

I lost my key, reprogramming and the key itself set me back around $450

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Originally Posted by jms_w

It's b/c you can't. Only $tealer can do it. And they'll charge 1 hr labor ($125 I think) to do it.

THE TECH · 08-07-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

While people are talking about this subject I went to my dealer to get a second key (car came with only 1) and for a CA Key they wanted $550. Too much?

Seems a little high. The price of the key itself is around $435. So just whatever price they want to program it on top of that.

BMW Fanatic · 08-07-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Seems a little high. The price of the key itself is around $435. So just whatever price they want to program it on top of that.

Would make sense, dealer rate is probably anywhere from that $115 gap to like $140, per hour of course.

dmk08 · 08-07-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW Fanatic

Would make sense, dealer rate is probably anywhere from that $115 gap to like $140, per hour of course.

Is it bad practice to get a non-CA key as my back-up? I assume if I lose my key I will eventually find it as this is normal practice for me.

THE TECH · 08-07-2012, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

Is it bad practice to get a non-CA key as my back-up? I assume if I lose my key I will eventually find it as this is normal practice for me.

You would have to verify that it would even work to do that.

dmk08 · 08-07-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

You would have to verify that it would even work to do that.

The dealer parts guy said it would but I'll check with my SA too. Thanks for the info.

leungsta · 06-26-2018, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatGuyMikee

Haha i tryed that didnt work.. Found it tho guys thanks works now!

Sorry to bump an old thread but figured it’s better than creating a new one. Anyone have the process to reset the key? Unlocking / locking doesn’t work but inputting into the ignition and starting the car works just fine

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ThatGuyMikee Captain 37 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 e90 6spd Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Staten island iTrader: (2)	^^ i need it re programed for that to work .. Not how do i use it lol .. I kno theirs threads for the e46 on how to program the key remote to lick and unlock the doors again
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ThatGuyMikee Captain 37 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 e90 6spd Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Staten island iTrader: (2)	The remote will not lock and unlock the doors or open the trunk... To get it i have to Use the key in the door... I changed the battery thinking it was dead ... I heard you can program it again by doing a technic without going to the dealer
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08-07-2012, 11:18 AM	#11
ThatGuyMikee Captain 37 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 e90 6spd Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Staten island iTrader: (2)	Haha i tryed that didnt work.. Found it tho guys thanks works now!
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weaksauce Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2011 e93 M3 6MT AW Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I think you can just push it into the key slot and start the car. After that, it will be mated to your car.
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e92zero Captain 212 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 BW Join Date: May 2010 Location: somewhere in US iTrader: (1)	Actually, I would like to know too. I have 2 bmws in the family and both have CA. I would like to know if it's possible to use one set of key on car A to lock/unlock the door/trunk on car B just for convienent sake. I don't need CA to work. Appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
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dmk08 Gone Fishin’ 7318 Rep 12,125 Posts Drives: Walks Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (19)	While people are talking about this subject I went to my dealer to get a second key (car came with only 1) and for a CA Key they wanted $550. Too much?
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