push sart new key programing
Discussion
Hi, I've just bought a 06 M sport 530i with push button start, but it only came with one key. I bought one off Ebay a new key same part No. and took it to my local BMW dealer. The service man told me that if it was a new key then all I had to do to make it work was put it in the ignition for 5 seconds then it would be programed. This did not seem to work. Can any one help.
Cheers,
Rob.
Cheers,
Rob.
Hi there,
I suspect that the fob may have to be initiated with the key programming device at the dealer. This basically codes the fob to the vehicle. I suspect that they said that if you insert it it would do itself as you did not buy the fob from them or that they misunderstood you.
The settings on the fob are individual in the sense that it carries the preferences of the driver (radio stations, speed units, door looking etc...). I think that the technician meant this but before you get to this stage they have to initialize the fob with the OBD.
I suspect that the fob may have to be initiated with the key programming device at the dealer. This basically codes the fob to the vehicle. I suspect that they said that if you insert it it would do itself as you did not buy the fob from them or that they misunderstood you.
The settings on the fob are individual in the sense that it carries the preferences of the driver (radio stations, speed units, door looking etc...). I think that the technician meant this but before you get to this stage they have to initialize the fob with the OBD.
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