Dude it works! I have a 2001 BMW 530i and I replaced the battery and re-programmed the key according to your instructions and IT WORKS! You saved me from giving the stealer (dealer) $160.00.
fantastic info, saved myself a whole lot of bother & £, must add that on mine the fault was not the actual battery but the top battery terminal was broken off the circuit board hence breaking the current, so i soldered it back in place, put a new battery in, glued it up & followed the procedure for the reprogramming & hey presto it works a treat, so thank you very much Kopisession for an exellent easy to folllow video
@twatsiclle If you are going to get a key at BMW, they will program it for you and that's expensive like what I have said on the description. but if you have a device for programming a key, you can do it yourself. Not all keys have the same circuit board. so i prefer to read or search on the net for some information because I only have limited knowledge about that BMW key circuit board.
Saved me $200. This worked perfectly. Make sure you get the correct replacement battery. It's a Panasonic vl2020 3v. And when reconnecting key, make sure to hit lock 3 times quickly.
Many thanks to your video. By following your step by step instructions my remote now works perfectly. Outlay: $22 for new battery (2 in a packet) instead of $645.00 for a new key which the BMW dealer wanted to charge!
what type of battery did you install in the video? I could only see duracell package. The battery in my key is a panasonic VL 2020 3volt rechargeable. Does the battery have to be a recargeable type?
i bought the car with the key not working. thort it was the battery and enquired in a few motor stores which all pointed me in the direction of bmw. spent ages searchin through forum which all said the battery cud not be changed. saw this video and the comments below prompted me to try reprogramming. worked 1st time on the 1st method. thanks very much... saved me at least 100 pounds as im sure bmw would have just made me get a new key.
While this video is very nice, most people who have dead batteries DO NOT need to do this. If you don't use your key for a long time, the battery will die. When you use the key again, the battery will charge but the key has lost its programming and doesn't work. So the person thinks the battery needs to be replaced when all you really need to do is to reprogram it just like the end of the video shows. Saves a lot more time than this video.
While this video is very nice, most people who have dead batteries DO NOT need to do this. If you don't use your key for a long time, the battery will die. When you use the key again, the battery will charge but the key has lost its programming and doesn't work. So the person thinks the battery needs to be replaced when all you really need to do is to reprogram it just like the end of the video shows. Saves a lot more time than this video.
@bsenright Thanks for sharing but in my own experience, my key battery is rechargeable but it's not working anymore even I use it everyday it cannot recharge anymore. if you ask me why? I'm not sure how the battery died. what I know is even the battery is rechargeable it still have its lifespan. so if you choose to use it over and over again to think that you can recharge it then you'll consume more time than spending $4 on battery and about 10minutes working on that problem.
Assume tutorial. Worked great for me. Hardest part was to cut the key fob apart and to get under the metal tab that is soldered onto the battery. I used a putty knife to get the tab up off the battery so that the needle-nosed pliers could grab it. From there, it was easy to pop off the solder by rolling it like it says in the video. The #1 method worked for my 2001 330xi keys in reprogramming. Thanks so much!!
Major props Mr Kopi. This video save me some money. Bought two batteries for 10 Dollars and was able to do it myself. Did not even have to reprogram my keys. They just worked. But i must admit, one key can only open by remote control but cannot close all doors so i still close it manually. WHY?? Let me know it u can. I will give this key to my wife as back up cos she rarely rides my BMW. The other key opens and closes via remote control, and i am a happy man. Thanks bro.
CAN ANYONE tell me, If the only buttons that I am pressing, lock/unlock are the buttons that are just on the KEY, or am I using the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the car as well (the lock unlock button on the center counsol
ty. hey my key had power and it did not want to open my door locks but it did do trunk so I was stuck in car for a while it would not open not even with the normal way in pulling levers to get out I COULDENT GET OUT! but i gues fixed it self in 10min and i was out but can anyone tell me how to avoid that problem and correct way to do it if happens again? Please! thanks!
It worked perfectly! It took a little slicing but I was able to get it open. There was no soldering need. I just used a little scotch tape on the positive side to hold the battery in place while putting the cap back on to glue. It a few times to activate the key with my e46 but I finally locked. I bought another housing key from eBay. It's an uncut key empty shell. I'll just put the old chipset in the new one and it will snap together. Thanks a million
When I read this I thought the reprogramming part was a joke and would never work. But option 1 definatley did work! Nice one fella, keep up the good work.
Thanks a lot, great video and most important of all it worked!!!
Was about to fork over $200+ for a new key when found out this tutorial.
To those who like me was confused about "turn to ignition 1", it is a slight turn of the key where the clock and service miles comes up on your display. Ignition 2 would be where all the electronics are turning on, but not the engine. And ignition 3 is the full on engine.
Also my battery in the key was 2020, but I bought 2025 and it worked.
1st method worked for me after trying it a million and 10 times, it's amazing how we don't follow instructions even when it's right in front of us lol.
For those with the older keys (circa 2000) you can look at the red light when you hold down the unlock button, when it starts blinking fast, that's when you hit the lock button 3 times, then hold and release both. Kudos
I just bought an 2002 e46 coupe. One key doesn't work. I can start the car with it, but the remote features don't work. How long do i have to drive the car for the key to work again(assuming that the battery is still good)? I've tried driving it for 30 mins.
hi, my fob stoped working last week then my lock barrel fell out, leaving no option to lock the car. i tried bmw today and was told there was no way the key could be fixed and only they could do the work costing £140, so when i came across your website and option 1 worked i was thrilled thankyou very much.
BMW quoted me £130 for a new key on Thu 4th November 2010. I just changed the battery in the key and it cost me £1.65. The reprogramming of the key worked perfectly as well. Thanks a million, works perfect.
dude thanks so much.. i tried over and over i thought my battery is dead.. but when i saw ur video i tried 3rd step once and walahhhhhh doors open and close now.
but 1 thing i cant open and close from far. and driver door doesnt open but it closes if its open.. can u help>
Wow thanks a bunch, worked very well on my wife's '04 325 ci. I was also able to save the band around the old battery. I didn't have to reprogram it, the new battery remote worked and started the car and the other remote worked too. Just a little advice to those doing this, be VERY careful when opening the remote with a utility knife, just go slow and go over the same spot numerous times without letting the knife go to deep. Good luck
@jamescreameriii Major props Mr Kopi. This video save me some money. Bought two batteries for 10 Dollars and was able to do it myself. Did not even have to reprogram my keys. They just worked. But i must admit, one key can only open by remote control but cannot close all doors so i still close it manually. WHY?? Let me know it u can. I will give this key to my wife as back up cos she rarely rides my BMW. The other key opens and closes via remote control, and i am a happy man. Thanks bro.
Major props Mr Kopi. This video save me some money. Bought two batteries for 10 Dollars and was able to do it myself. Did not even have to reprogram my keys. They just worked. But i must admit, one key can only open by remote control but cannot close all doors so i still close it manually. WHY?? Let me know it u can. I will give this key to my wife as back up cos she rarely rides my BMW. The other key opens and closes via remote control, and i am a happy man. Thanks bro.
@jamescreameriii Major props Mr Kopi. This video save me some money. Bought two batteries for 10 Dollars and was able to do it myself. Did not even have to reprogram my keys. They just worked. But i must admit, one key can only open by remote control but cannot close all doors so i still close it manually. WHY?? Let me know it u can. I will give this key to my wife as back up cos she rarely rides my BMW. The other key opens and closes via remote control, and i am a happy man. Thanks bro.
Yes, excellent guide. If you have both remote keys, under 2nd programming option - after programming the first key, you need to hold the unlock and press the lock 3 times. Do not put it into ignition and turn into position 1.
The original battery in my key was 2020, which is not available anymore, the direct replacement is the 2016. Also thicker 2025 fits in fine.
Hi, Thank you so much for this useful video. Need some more advice. While cutting the cover, i damaged the board as one of the tiny part on the board came off. What should I do......
I opened my key put a new battery but i cant get it to program right the doors open and the car starts but the remote is like a rock no matter how many time i tried to program it, it wont work.
I have a 2003 bmw 330ci, they guy at dealer said its a resistor inside the key and not a bettery, I'm not sure, is it right? And good song whats the name of the song plz?
Hello, I am trying to program a single key after I replaced my key battery. I am going to try your third option. When I insert the key and switch to position 1 (step 2) do I have to remove and re-insert the key 5 times as well or just switch it from position 0 to 1 five times then remove? I assume all doors have to remain open during the procedure?
Hello, I am trying to program a single key after I replaced my key battery. I am going to try your third option. When I insert the key and switch to position 1 (step 2) do I have to remove and re-insert the key 5 times as well or just switch it from position 0 to 1 five times then remove? I assume all doors have to remain open during the procedure?
I did not have to replace the battery in my 2005 BMW X5 key, since the battery in this model recharges while in use. Your first option for reprogramming worked great! Thank you ! ! ! I need to get another key. I'm thinking that I should go to a dealer and buy a spare key without the electronics. Then send the spare key to a supplier on ebay who can make a new key that includes the transmitter electronics. Then program it using your option 2 in this video. Do you think this would work?
@deananywhere dealer does not sell the shell by itself they order the whole thing, it comes cut and the chip that makes the car start is programmed as well, the only thing that you need to do or they will do it for you as a courtesy is to program the remote on the key, if you buy the key on ebay it will be cheap, but
@deananywhere you still need to take the key to a locksmith to cut the key, and you will need to program the remote yourself but..... the chip on the key will not work on yor car, meaning that it wont let you start the car. im a locksmith and i try to do it for my bmw and didn't work so i recommend to order the key to the dealer.
I don't understand the part about holding the unlock and lock buttons at same time?
I have one door lock/unlock button in the center console located next to the hazard....is there another unlock/lock button I don't know about? I just bought the 99 bmw 323i sedan last week.
I don't have any buttons on the door except for the mirror control.
@gmoty2 you need to press and hold the UNLOCK key while waiting for few seconds and just hold it then while holding the Unclock key, tap/press the LOCK key 3 times then you may release the UNLOCK key. the door of your BMW will lock and unlock by itself. IF that happens it means you made the procedure correct.
@donbandolero programming the key is not related to your problem. check first your spark plugs it might need a replacement or the battery of your car needs to be change or your starter solenoid got a problem. try jumpstarting you car first and if it starts to run then the battery is the problem. if you dont hear a clicking sound on the hood while igniting the key, it means there's a problem with the starter.
You don't need to solder the (+)( -) just place the battery in there and put a thin layer of something on top and when the cover goes the battery doesn't move
@munib1000 yep that's why I did put the "optional" I know somebody who did solder the (+) and (-) and he used a Coin Cell Battery with Leads 3V 20mAH 2 PIN HORZ/VERT with some modification. But in my case, in this video I didn't solder it.
Thanks a lotttt.. It works...save mony and time :)
adeelkar 3 days ago
I just spent an hour using an exacto knife on my key, and it has still not opened.
HAPPYCATSS1 1 week ago
I just saved 147Euro, Thank you!
amencma 2 weeks ago
can i use energizer battery "not rechargeable" CR2025 or not?
moudmm 3 weeks ago
I want this video on my G9D+ unit.
josepena1127 3 weeks ago
Dude it works! I have a 2001 BMW 530i and I replaced the battery and re-programmed the key according to your instructions and IT WORKS! You saved me from giving the stealer (dealer) $160.00.
jeremy339 1 month ago
Your video is a favorite on Malaysia
percygoff614 2 months ago
Thank you for posting this video, you just saved me $200. You are the man!! Totally appreciated.
Maddogdrums 3 months ago
@Maddogdrums You're welcome.
kopisession 3 months ago
wow..!! wat a good info vid..!! i´m gonna try this.!
BOLTACORE 3 months ago
fantastic info, saved myself a whole lot of bother & £, must add that on mine the fault was not the actual battery but the top battery terminal was broken off the circuit board hence breaking the current, so i soldered it back in place, put a new battery in, glued it up & followed the procedure for the reprogramming & hey presto it works a treat, so thank you very much Kopisession for an exellent easy to folllow video
videosv6 4 months ago
so i have to get a bmw key from bmw? with all the electronics? or can i get a standard electronic key adn have it programed like that?
twatsiclle 4 months ago
@twatsiclle If you are going to get a key at BMW, they will program it for you and that's expensive like what I have said on the description. but if you have a device for programming a key, you can do it yourself. Not all keys have the same circuit board. so i prefer to read or search on the net for some information because I only have limited knowledge about that BMW key circuit board.
kopisession 3 months ago
can i do it if only have one key?
MrUnknown8989 4 months ago
can i do it if only have one key?
MrUnknown8989 4 months ago
@MrUnknown8989 yes.
kopisession 3 months ago
Saved me $200. This worked perfectly. Make sure you get the correct replacement battery. It's a Panasonic vl2020 3v. And when reconnecting key, make sure to hit lock 3 times quickly.
shahbaz99 4 months ago
thanks this video realy helped me many thanks!!!!
aftersok 4 months ago
thanks this helped so much on my e46 m3. saved me tons of money!!!
bulafijione 5 months ago
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Is the same battery used for the 2001 BMW X5? I need to replace my battery. Please let me know. kevin.d.williamson@gmail.com
27kwanchi 6 months ago
you're the best thanks you!!!!!!
solennyj 7 months ago
awesome! this video saved me from a major disaster!
VikusyaO 7 months ago
can i do this with another key from another car? and program into it?
ginjopowder 8 months ago
@ginjopowder I'm not sure with that.
kopisession 3 months ago
Cant believe this worked! U saved me $400!!!!
hhokyo 8 months ago
Many thanks to your video. By following your step by step instructions my remote now works perfectly. Outlay: $22 for new battery (2 in a packet) instead of $645.00 for a new key which the BMW dealer wanted to charge!
bethanylees1 8 months ago
what type of battery did you install in the video? I could only see duracell package. The battery in my key is a panasonic VL 2020 3volt rechargeable. Does the battery have to be a recargeable type?
SaVioRxSc0pEz 8 months ago
@SaVioRxSc0pEz actually any VL2020 3volt battery will do even it's not rechargeable
kopisession 3 months ago
That worked Great! Thanks.
dirtdiggler24 3 months ago
hey man i found on ebay a battery rechargable for this, but it is vl2020. I do not if this can fit to my 2000 x5 key. Can u give me a hand with that?
jackasseldestripador 8 months ago
Worked like a "Gem" first time. Thank you.
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hintman 10 months ago
i bought the car with the key not working. thort it was the battery and enquired in a few motor stores which all pointed me in the direction of bmw. spent ages searchin through forum which all said the battery cud not be changed. saw this video and the comments below prompted me to try reprogramming. worked 1st time on the 1st method. thanks very much... saved me at least 100 pounds as im sure bmw would have just made me get a new key.
hintman 10 months ago
@hintman thank you for watching. hope the battery will last long. I still using my battery since the video was created.
kopisession 3 months ago
thnx!!!
NicAM 11 months ago
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While this video is very nice, most people who have dead batteries DO NOT need to do this. If you don't use your key for a long time, the battery will die. When you use the key again, the battery will charge but the key has lost its programming and doesn't work. So the person thinks the battery needs to be replaced when all you really need to do is to reprogram it just like the end of the video shows. Saves a lot more time than this video.
bsenright 11 months ago
While this video is very nice, most people who have dead batteries DO NOT need to do this. If you don't use your key for a long time, the battery will die. When you use the key again, the battery will charge but the key has lost its programming and doesn't work. So the person thinks the battery needs to be replaced when all you really need to do is to reprogram it just like the end of the video shows. Saves a lot more time than this video.
bsenright 11 months ago
@bsenright Thanks for sharing but in my own experience, my key battery is rechargeable but it's not working anymore even I use it everyday it cannot recharge anymore. if you ask me why? I'm not sure how the battery died. what I know is even the battery is rechargeable it still have its lifespan. so if you choose to use it over and over again to think that you can recharge it then you'll consume more time than spending $4 on battery and about 10minutes working on that problem.
kopisession 3 months ago
Thanks for the video worked out nice and smooth...saved me 150bucks ;)
snoopww 11 months ago
Assume tutorial. Worked great for me. Hardest part was to cut the key fob apart and to get under the metal tab that is soldered onto the battery. I used a putty knife to get the tab up off the battery so that the needle-nosed pliers could grab it. From there, it was easy to pop off the solder by rolling it like it says in the video. The #1 method worked for my 2001 330xi keys in reprogramming. Thanks so much!!
SlowSyncFlash 11 months ago
Major props Mr Kopi. This video save me some money. Bought two batteries for 10 Dollars and was able to do it myself. Did not even have to reprogram my keys. They just worked. But i must admit, one key can only open by remote control but cannot close all doors so i still close it manually. WHY?? Let me know it u can. I will give this key to my wife as back up cos she rarely rides my BMW. The other key opens and closes via remote control, and i am a happy man. Thanks bro.
MrObatala92003 11 months ago
CAN ANYONE tell me, If the only buttons that I am pressing, lock/unlock are the buttons that are just on the KEY, or am I using the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the car as well (the lock unlock button on the center counsol
souljaboyteelemify 11 months ago
what's the name of the song? thank you
JivagoVali 1 year ago
ty. hey my key had power and it did not want to open my door locks but it did do trunk so I was stuck in car for a while it would not open not even with the normal way in pulling levers to get out I COULDENT GET OUT! but i gues fixed it self in 10min and i was out but can anyone tell me how to avoid that problem and correct way to do it if happens again? Please! thanks!
Hordesthugz13 1 year ago
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It worked perfectly! It took a little slicing but I was able to get it open. There was no soldering need. I just used a little scotch tape on the positive side to hold the battery in place while putting the cap back on to glue. It a few times to activate the key with my e46 but I finally locked. I bought another housing key from eBay. It's an uncut key empty shell. I'll just put the old chipset in the new one and it will snap together. Thanks a million
JCruzify1 1 year ago
Thank,s a million worked a treat saved me alot of euro,s:):):):):):):)
adamxxmolo 1 year ago
great worked for me just need to replace the catch mec now shoud have done this 6 months ago when battery whent caput cheers .............
kevynwa 1 year ago
When I read this I thought the reprogramming part was a joke and would never work. But option 1 definatley did work! Nice one fella, keep up the good work.
skeetdude 1 year ago
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the man's a fucking genius. didn't expect it to work but did easily. The battery (2025) only cost me 1.99 GBP
cheers
benmaye 1 year ago
the mans a fucking genius. didnt expect it to work but did easily. The battery (2025) only cost me 1.99 GBP
cheers
benmaye 1 year ago
Thanks a lot, great video and most important of all it worked!!!
Was about to fork over $200+ for a new key when found out this tutorial.
To those who like me was confused about "turn to ignition 1", it is a slight turn of the key where the clock and service miles comes up on your display. Ignition 2 would be where all the electronics are turning on, but not the engine. And ignition 3 is the full on engine.
Also my battery in the key was 2020, but I bought 2025 and it worked.
bratsk 1 year ago
1st method worked for me after trying it a million and 10 times, it's amazing how we don't follow instructions even when it's right in front of us lol.
For those with the older keys (circa 2000) you can look at the red light when you hold down the unlock button, when it starts blinking fast, that's when you hit the lock button 3 times, then hold and release both. Kudos
TDH85 1 year ago
Just reprogrammed with method#1 my key for 2000 BMW 528i. Great advise! THX.
zbyszek1 1 year ago
WORKS 100%, THANX
deividas1981 1 year ago
Hello,
I just bought an 2002 e46 coupe. One key doesn't work. I can start the car with it, but the remote features don't work. How long do i have to drive the car for the key to work again(assuming that the battery is still good)? I've tried driving it for 30 mins.
Aaroenz0r 1 year ago
awesome video Kopisession - great music motivates me to DIY :)
arshammirshah 1 year ago
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Mr3lpelon13 1 year ago
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Does it work for the 2003 bmw 325i?
Mr3lpelon13 1 year ago
Does it work for the 2003 bmw 325i?
Mr3lpelon13 1 year ago
hi, my fob stoped working last week then my lock barrel fell out, leaving no option to lock the car. i tried bmw today and was told there was no way the key could be fixed and only they could do the work costing £140, so when i came across your website and option 1 worked i was thrilled thankyou very much.
MrNewcastle1972 1 year ago
Instead of using the CR2025 that is not rechargable, how about using a ML2025 that is?
craigrutten 1 year ago
Could the charging of the replacment CR2025 lithium non-rechargable battery by the BMW ignition cause it to explode?
craigrutten 1 year ago
BMW quoted me £130 for a new key on Thu 4th November 2010. I just changed the battery in the key and it cost me £1.65. The reprogramming of the key worked perfectly as well. Thanks a million, works perfect.
p3x401 1 year ago
dude thanks so much.. i tried over and over i thought my battery is dead.. but when i saw ur video i tried 3rd step once and walahhhhhh doors open and close now.
but 1 thing i cant open and close from far. and driver door doesnt open but it closes if its open.. can u help>
Armen0500 1 year ago
this is a good video, it worked on the first try. thanks
stormsplace1101 1 year ago
Wow thanks a bunch, worked very well on my wife's '04 325 ci. I was also able to save the band around the old battery. I didn't have to reprogram it, the new battery remote worked and started the car and the other remote worked too. Just a little advice to those doing this, be VERY careful when opening the remote with a utility knife, just go slow and go over the same spot numerous times without letting the knife go to deep. Good luck
DaWindyCitysFinest 1 year ago
THank you! IT WORKED
viictorgk1 1 year ago
major props! this video is awesome, saved me some real cash! thanks a lot!
jamescreameriii 1 year ago 4
@jamescreameriii Thanks! hope everything works well. I still have mine working.
kopisession 1 year ago 2
@jamescreameriii Major props Mr Kopi. This video save me some money. Bought two batteries for 10 Dollars and was able to do it myself. Did not even have to reprogram my keys. They just worked. But i must admit, one key can only open by remote control but cannot close all doors so i still close it manually. WHY?? Let me know it u can. I will give this key to my wife as back up cos she rarely rides my BMW. The other key opens and closes via remote control, and i am a happy man. Thanks bro.
MrObatala92003 11 months ago
Major props Mr Kopi. This video save me some money. Bought two batteries for 10 Dollars and was able to do it myself. Did not even have to reprogram my keys. They just worked. But i must admit, one key can only open by remote control but cannot close all doors so i still close it manually. WHY?? Let me know it u can. I will give this key to my wife as back up cos she rarely rides my BMW. The other key opens and closes via remote control, and i am a happy man. Thanks bro.
MrObatala92003 11 months ago
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@jamescreameriii Major props Mr Kopi. This video save me some money. Bought two batteries for 10 Dollars and was able to do it myself. Did not even have to reprogram my keys. They just worked. But i must admit, one key can only open by remote control but cannot close all doors so i still close it manually. WHY?? Let me know it u can. I will give this key to my wife as back up cos she rarely rides my BMW. The other key opens and closes via remote control, and i am a happy man. Thanks bro.
MrObatala92003 11 months ago
Yes, excellent guide. If you have both remote keys, under 2nd programming option - after programming the first key, you need to hold the unlock and press the lock 3 times. Do not put it into ignition and turn into position 1.
The original battery in my key was 2020, which is not available anymore, the direct replacement is the 2016. Also thicker 2025 fits in fine.
MrJuhro 11 months ago
did he cut the key my bmw 325ci 3 seres is not working and dont know if it recharges if eanyone knows please tell me
01kieren 11 months ago
did everyting in d video perfect and tryed the programming methods but key stil wont work....any ideas?? thanks
conorhennessy 10 months ago
Hi, Thank you so much for this useful video. Need some more advice. While cutting the cover, i damaged the board as one of the tiny part on the board came off. What should I do......
sajid7173 1 year ago
I opened my key put a new battery but i cant get it to program right the doors open and the car starts but the remote is like a rock no matter how many time i tried to program it, it wont work.
please help
42OKing69 1 year ago
I have a 2003 bmw 330ci, they guy at dealer said its a resistor inside the key and not a bettery, I'm not sure, is it right? And good song whats the name of the song plz?
dilshan13 1 year ago
Why to go. I followed the instructions for a 325 xi 2001 and it worked flawlessly.thanks for a great video. I did 2 keys and saved big time. Bic
Bicgreen 1 year ago
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Hello, I am trying to program a single key after I replaced my key battery. I am going to try your third option. When I insert the key and switch to position 1 (step 2) do I have to remove and re-insert the key 5 times as well or just switch it from position 0 to 1 five times then remove? I assume all doors have to remain open during the procedure?
TheNando777 1 year ago
Hello, I am trying to program a single key after I replaced my key battery. I am going to try your third option. When I insert the key and switch to position 1 (step 2) do I have to remove and re-insert the key 5 times as well or just switch it from position 0 to 1 five times then remove? I assume all doors have to remain open during the procedure?
TheNando777 1 year ago
wow thanks a lot i was about to go to the dealer to have the battery replaced cuz i didn't know you have to cut the outside thing.
42OKing69 1 year ago
I did not have to replace the battery in my 2005 BMW X5 key, since the battery in this model recharges while in use. Your first option for reprogramming worked great! Thank you ! ! ! I need to get another key. I'm thinking that I should go to a dealer and buy a spare key without the electronics. Then send the spare key to a supplier on ebay who can make a new key that includes the transmitter electronics. Then program it using your option 2 in this video. Do you think this would work?
deananywhere 1 year ago
@deananywhere I'm not sure if the BMW dealer sells a key without electronics inside.
kopisession 1 year ago
@deananywhere dealer does not sell the shell by itself they order the whole thing, it comes cut and the chip that makes the car start is programmed as well, the only thing that you need to do or they will do it for you as a courtesy is to program the remote on the key, if you buy the key on ebay it will be cheap, but
jmgm77 1 year ago
@deananywhere you still need to take the key to a locksmith to cut the key, and you will need to program the remote yourself but..... the chip on the key will not work on yor car, meaning that it wont let you start the car. im a locksmith and i try to do it for my bmw and didn't work so i recommend to order the key to the dealer.
jmgm77 1 year ago
@deananywhere like any rechargeble battery ,the battery from new bmw that are rechargeble die,so you have to replace them once in a while.
gruiafcs 3 months ago
Great video. You saved me a lot of money. Thanks.
terence223 1 year ago
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Great video got key opened fine battery out fine but my battery is a 2020 not a 2025 will this matter or do i need to get a 2020?
Thanks
2474lew 1 year ago
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2474lew 1 year ago
I don't understand the part about holding the unlock and lock buttons at same time?
I have one door lock/unlock button in the center console located next to the hazard....is there another unlock/lock button I don't know about? I just bought the 99 bmw 323i sedan last week.
I don't have any buttons on the door except for the mirror control.
gmoty2 1 year ago
@gmoty2 you need to press and hold the UNLOCK key while waiting for few seconds and just hold it then while holding the Unclock key, tap/press the LOCK key 3 times then you may release the UNLOCK key. the door of your BMW will lock and unlock by itself. IF that happens it means you made the procedure correct.
kopisession 1 year ago
@gmoty2 this is referring to the controls on the FOB remote key
pedalingfool422 1 year ago
I tried all reprograms you descrived in video and locks and unlocks but it wont start my car now, any advise?
donbandolero 1 year ago
@donbandolero programming the key is not related to your problem. check first your spark plugs it might need a replacement or the battery of your car needs to be change or your starter solenoid got a problem. try jumpstarting you car first and if it starts to run then the battery is the problem. if you dont hear a clicking sound on the hood while igniting the key, it means there's a problem with the starter.
kopisession 1 year ago
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donbandolero 1 year ago
hi kopisession where did you find the cost about $120, thanks!!
songohan002 1 year ago
@songohan002 i found that site in google search results. I don't know the specific website.
kopisession 1 year ago
You don't need to solder the (+)( -) just place the battery in there and put a thin layer of something on top and when the cover goes the battery doesn't move
did it 2 mins ago works fine
thanks
munib1000 1 year ago
@munib1000 yep that's why I did put the "optional" I know somebody who did solder the (+) and (-) and he used a Coin Cell Battery with Leads 3V 20mAH 2 PIN HORZ/VERT with some modification. But in my case, in this video I didn't solder it.
kopisession 1 year ago
Fantastic Tutorial..... Thanks!
GSSDaveCanada 1 year ago
@GSSDaveCanada you're welcome.
kopisession 1 year ago