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erol_h

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My car never came with a spare key so the car dealer i bought it from ordered me a spare key. The issue i have is the chap that can do the program for the key is there during the week and i can only go because of work on sunday. If i collect the key can i program it myself or is it a tricky job to do?
 
erol_h said:
My car never came with a spare key so the car dealer i bought it from ordered me a spare key. The issue i have is the chap that can do the program for the key is there during the week and i can only go because of work on sunday. If i collect the key can i program it myself or is it a tricky job to do?
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Don't think it can be done yourself... I thought it was dealer only, but may well be wrong on that
 
the garage told me all they need is the car and my key and they use the old key and new together to program them takes no longer than 5minutes.
 
program it yourself ? what are you, some sort of computer wizard ? !!! i had a nightmare trying to get a spare key programmed for my renault master, stealers wanted £140 so went to an indy who reckoned about 90, apparently they have to buy the info off renault and download it to your key and vehicle, took them three days and cost 110 in the end, worst thing is, i couldnt tell you where that key is now !!! :headbang:
 
I had to buy an additional key for my E60, as it only came with one. The key is exactly the same type as used in the Z4 (and also Mrs L's X3). Anyway, I took it to three local Indy's, all of whom said that the programming could only be done by a BMW dealer. In fact, when I went to the dealer, they didn't even program them there. They ordered the key through their system and the programmed key was sent from BMW UK HQ...

I'm sure I've already read another post which says the same... but I'm happy to be corrected if I'm wrong on this :)
 
If all you are looking to do is get the new key fob working to do the remote locks, set the alarm, open the roof, etc. then you can do it yourself in a few minutes. The dealer key will aready be 'programmed' to start your car, as it will have the correct transponder code embedded in the key.

http://www.programyourkeys.com/BMW_Z4_Key_Remote_Control_Fob_Programming.html

Just make sure you do both keys one after the other - that's why the other dealer was asking to have both keys present. If you just do one key, the other one will no longer function - not a big deal, just do it again with both.

Good luck .... :thumbsup:
 
This is where confusion sets in with keys.

If the new key the dealer ordered came from BMW, then it should be one with matching transponder from the set they hold for the car. You can programme it yourself to the car alarm. There's a simple sequence of old key in ignition, new key in, etc. (search and find on this forum somewhere). I'm sat on a mountain in Sunny Spain with dubious Internet, so can't do much.

If the key is from some dubious eBay source then good luck :)

Edit beaten by above post.
 
WestCDA said:
If all you are looking to do is get the new key fob working to do the remote locks, set the alarm, open the roof, etc. then you can do it yourself in a few minutes. The dealer key will aready be 'programmed' to start your car, as it will have the correct transponder code embedded in the key.

http://www.programyourkeys.com/BMW_Z4_Key_Remote_Control_Fob_Programming.html

Just make sure you do both keys one after the other - that's why the other dealer was asking to have both keys present. If you just do one key, the other one will no longer function - not a big deal, just do it again with both.

Good luck .... :thumbsup:
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Ok i shud of made it more clear the garage ordered the key direct from bmw so its all ready to go. The link you have posted is the one i need to just program the car to open the doors etc thanks.
 
is it not the same procedure as reprograming a key when you change the car's battery / one of your key's run out of juice?

start car with working key
stop car and take working key out of the ignition
put non working key in and just turn on the ignition (2 seconds is enough)
turn off again by taking the key out
hold it near the rear window (left shoulder) (where the transponderis)
press the bmw centre button 3 times
press the open arrow button once
car locks should lock and unlock in quick sucession top indicate key is reprogrammed.

YOu might need to do this a couple of times. do, thesen steps in quick succession. Note that there is a 3 to 5 seconds or so delay between pressing the buttons on the key to the car responding.
 
I finally pulled my finger out and programmed the new key to open and close the doors and it work a treat 1st time with no issues. Now i need find some axle stands so i can paint my calipers which ive been planning on doing for 6months.
 
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