Key fob programing
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BMW Z4 - Key Remote Programming
Three methods to try:
Method 1:
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 15 seconds 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 has occurred.
Method 2:
To do this procedure you need to have one working key and one key that needs to be programmed.
1) Get in and close all doors.
2) Turn on the ignition and turn off quickly. (No more than 5 seconds) to start the 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 remote receiver antenna.
5) Hold down the unlock button and press the lock button 3 times. Release the unlock 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 1 then 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 unlock button then press lock button 3 times, release unlock button.
4. If you have another key do the same button pressing within 30 seconds 5. Turn on ignition to finalise.
PLEASE NOTE: This programming procedure programs the remote control part of the key. Any transponder chip for the immobiliser (starting of car) will not be programmed and must be done by a specialist.
Three methods to try:
Method 1:
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 15 seconds 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 has occurred.
Method 2:
To do this procedure you need to have one working key and one key that needs to be programmed.
1) Get in and close all doors.
2) Turn on the ignition and turn off quickly. (No more than 5 seconds) to start the 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 remote receiver antenna.
5) Hold down the unlock button and press the lock button 3 times. Release the unlock 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 1 then 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 unlock button then press lock button 3 times, release unlock button.
4. If you have another key do the same button pressing within 30 seconds 5. Turn on ignition to finalise.
PLEASE NOTE: This programming procedure programs the remote control part of the key. Any transponder chip for the immobiliser (starting of car) will not be programmed and must be done by a specialist.
Can be done with NCSexpert
Open everything (including Convertible top) GM5 KOMFORTOEFFNUNG_FB convertible top opens by holding the open button on remote..Or opens all windows & sun roof on non convertible
Close everything (including Convertible top) GM5 KOMFORTSCHLIESSUNG_FB convertible top closes by holding the close button on remote..Or closes all windows &sun roof on non convertible
I've done it to mine. you have it change from Nicht_active to active
Open everything (including Convertible top) GM5 KOMFORTOEFFNUNG_FB convertible top opens by holding the open button on remote..Or opens all windows & sun roof on non convertible
Close everything (including Convertible top) GM5 KOMFORTSCHLIESSUNG_FB convertible top closes by holding the close button on remote..Or closes all windows &sun roof on non convertible
I've done it to mine. you have it change from Nicht_active to active
Adam
As a buyer and assuming from BMW ask them to print out the full list of options for the car and keys. Then ask they set them to your preferences. They should do it free.
Later you can get fancy with aftermarket to do other features that BMW won't do.
As a buyer and assuming from BMW ask them to print out the full list of options for the car and keys. Then ask they set them to your preferences. They should do it free.
Later you can get fancy with aftermarket to do other features that BMW won't do.
Interesting mistake I made when collecting my car was not understanding what can be programmed on the key fob, vs. what can be programmed on the car itself. The key itself is somewhat limited, but you should get them to program the features on the car as well. This list of options is much more extensive. The dealer kept telling me that they can't program this feature and that feature on the key. What they didn't tell me was that it could be programmed in the car.
Both are expensive if you wait too long after you drive away.
Both are expensive if you wait too long after you drive away.
Adam -it's specific to model, year and market.
Here's mine on a 2003 for both car and different key for myself and mrs cj
http://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=18333&p=264513&hilit=Key+coding#p264513
Here's mine on a 2003 for both car and different key for myself and mrs cj
http://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=18333&p=264513&hilit=Key+coding#p264513
