Got a new Key - Remote lock/unlock still doesn’t work

[Fried_Chicken]

I just got a new key from the BMW dealership. Unfortunately, remote lock/unlock still isn’t working.

It works intermittently with my orifginal key, so I’m not sure if it’s the key or the car. I assumed my other key was simply running out of battery. The new key does unlock the door/start the car no problem. Is there some procedure I need to follow to map this new key to the car?

[fredo]

You need to program the new key to your car. My Indy ordered one for me some years ago. I believe they did something like this:

https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/how-to-program-a-bmw-e46-key.938735/

[Fried_Chicken]

You need to program the new key to your car. My Indy ordered one for me some years ago. I believe they did something like this:

https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/how-to-program-a-bmw-e46-key.938735/

Much appreciated, I knew there was something. I’ll give it a shot and report back!

[Fried_Chicken]

I was just able to try it, it did not work for me. I suspect the antenna system might be broken. I had tapped in to a couple wires in there to hardwire a radar detector, and I think that might be giving me issues. shit.

[fredo]

I was just able to try it, it did not work for me. I suspect the antenna system might be broken. I had tapped in to a couple wires in there to hardwire a radar detector, and I think that might be giving me issues. shit.

Fried_Chicken, I found other instructions, you may want to double check. See the 3rd pic in this link.

https://www.thebmwminipartstore.com/oem-parts/bmw-universal-key-with-remote-e46-e83-e53-e85-e86-66126955748

[Fried_Chicken]

Fried_Chicken, I found other instructions, you may want to double check. See the 3rd pic in this link.

https://www.thebmwminipartstore.com/oem-parts/bmw-universal-key-with-remote-e46-e83-e53-e85-e86-66126955748

Thank you will do!