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[Sandman]

Hi. Discovered this group by ‘accident’. looking forward to explore. I’ve a 99-00 z3 with upgraded back part and lights. Just the 1,9 so no racing car. But the intention was just to cruise the narrow, curved roads in Norway where I live, on sunny days. And for that, it really does the job. Bought it in 2010, and have used some ‘dollars’ on it to keep it in good shape, and it is.never driven in winter, still 192.000 km’s on it now. Starting to prepare for the summer now, and found an issue. Key remote on car part seems not to work. With key all locks work fine. Changed key battery so expect there is something with car receiving signals. No hurry and I assume I’ll figure out. Been driving BMW since 96 and hav really good connection with Bavaria where I live as I’ve used them for service all the time. As well with the z3. And they’re just smiling when I come with old pretty lady. The plan is to keep the car and start to work a bit on it my self if there is time and there is not too dramatic happenings… so ready for new season shortly, let’s hope for a nice summer

 

[colb]

How many keys do you have for the car?
It may be as simple as the key lost its sync with the car for the lock/unlock function.
To sync the key(s) try these mehods using the buttons on the key
Three methods to try:

Method 1:

1. Working from within the vehicle and with the doors shut

2. Turn ignition to position 1 and back to off within 5 seconds.

3. Remove the key from ignition and press and hold the unlock button for 15 seconds during this time press the key lock button 3 times within 5 seconds.

4. Release both buttons.

5. Doors will lock and unlock to show correct programming has occurred.



Method 2:

To do this procedure you need to have one working key and one key that needs to be programmed.

1) Get in and close all doors.

2) Turn on the ignition and turn off quickly. (No more than 5 seconds) to start the process. Next action must take place within 30 seconds.

3) Remove the 1st key.

4) Hold the key up near your left shoulder (this is so it is closer to the remote receiver antenna.

5) Hold down the unlock button and press the lock button 3 times. Release the unlock button and the doors lock which confirms the operation.

6) Quickly repeat steps 4 & 5 for key #2 etc.

If it does not work, try doing the keys in opposite order. Key 2 then key 1, vs 1 then 2.



Method 3:

Alternate if you do not have a working remote

1. Turn key to position 1 five times very quickly 2. Remove key 3. Hold unlock button then press lock button 3 times, release unlock button.

4. If you have another key do the same button pressing within 30 seconds 5. Turn on ignition to finalise.

PLEASE NOTE: This programming procedure programs the remote control part of the key. Any transponder chip for the immobiliser (starting of car) will not be programmed and must be done by a specialist.

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

Hi, and welcome from me in Cardiff.

 

[Shelly]

 

[Mint]

Hi and to the forum from me too in Stafford.

 

[Sandman]

How many keys do you have for the car?
It may be as simple as the key lost its sync with the car for the lock/unlock function.
To sync the key(s) try these mehods using the buttons on the key
Three methods to try:

Method 1:

1. Working from within the vehicle and with the doors shut

2. Turn ignition to position 1 and back to off within 5 seconds.

3. Remove the key from ignition and press and hold the unlock button for 15 seconds during this time press the key lock button 3 times within 5 seconds.

4. Release both buttons.

5. Doors will lock and unlock to show correct programming has occurred.



Method 2:

To do this procedure you need to have one working key and one key that needs to be programmed.

1) Get in and close all doors.

2) Turn on the ignition and turn off quickly. (No more than 5 seconds) to start the process. Next action must take place within 30 seconds.

3) Remove the 1st key.

4) Hold the key up near your left shoulder (this is so it is closer to the remote receiver antenna.

5) Hold down the unlock button and press the lock button 3 times. Release the unlock button and the doors lock which confirms the operation.

6) Quickly repeat steps 4 & 5 for key #2 etc.

If it does not work, try doing the keys in opposite order. Key 2 then key 1, vs 1 then 2.



Method 3:

Alternate if you do not have a working remote

1. Turn key to position 1 five times very quickly 2. Remove key 3. Hold unlock button then press lock button 3 times, release unlock button.

4. If you have another key do the same button pressing within 30 seconds 5. Turn on ignition to finalise.

PLEASE NOTE: This programming procedure programs the remote control part of the key. Any transponder chip for the immobiliser (starting of car) will not be programmed and must be done by a specialist.

Hi and thanks a lot. Tried your first suggestion and jus worked immediately. Amazing. Again.. thanks. Best regards Øyvind, from Norway