Key Initialization Procedures
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Procedures on how to initialize your new BMW Key

 


Your BMW Key

1.  Have both Master Keys available

2.  Enter the vehicle and close the doors

3.  Briefly (max 5 seconds) turn the ignition on and off again

4.  Remove key; press and hold "unlock" button.  While holding "unlock" button, rapidly press "lock" button 3 times within a period of 10 seconds.

5.  Release "unlock" button.  The LED flashes slowly for a maximum of 10 seconds.

6.  The central locking system activates and releases all locks in rapid succession to indicate that the initialization procedure has been successful.  If LED continues to flash or if the locking system fails to respond, the initialization procedure will have to be repeated.

7.  To initialize additional remote control keys (make sure that no more than 30 seconds elapse between each initialization procedure) repeat steps 3 and 4.

NOTE: The ignition does not have to be cycled on/off for additional key initialization.



Your 7 Series Key

1.  Have  new key to be initialized.

2.  Put key into ignition, (it will resist a bit, but hold key in the ignition)

3.  Light will appear that Key has been recognized.



Your 3 Series Key

1.  Have  new key to be initialized.

2.  Put key into ignition, (it will resist a bit, but hold key in the ignition)

3.  Light will appear that Key has been recognized.


 

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