Remote locking.............

[mikemoore]

Hi all,
The Z3 i purchased only came with 1 key (without central looking buttons) the car has central looking off the key/lock in the drivers door,
i wounder if it is possible to get a remote for the system.........
Any help/ideas would be great.
Thanks in advance.
Mike:rollsmile:

 

[jeff_denning]

Probably not correct info, but what I've heard you might need to go to the dealers and get the spare key (that you've bought from BMW of course ) and have it programmed to the ECU.

I've seen a few guys offer key programming, but not sure on where you can buy an additional BMW key, outside the dealership.

 

[mo_s]

sounds like you using the service key?..try take it t bm n ask them if the original central locking system and alarm are working..cos ul need t order keys, which if im not mistaken u can only get from the agents..then theyl program the key to the car and all should be well
only downside is key prices...i had my key stolen in a armed robbery costed aroun 2500, but it is a newer key...maybe that keys cheaper..ask bm GL

 

[abmi0000]

Check with coisman who is on he forum. I think I read a post before where he knew of other people that do it.

 

[Clownshoe]

Programming can be done yourself. If you get the blank have it cut to the service key. Programming involves a set sequence. Something like open all doors, key in position 2 for 10 sec, close the right door, turn on the aircon, put your left foot out and turn it all about. Downloadable from the Internet.

 

[abmi0000]

Programming can be done yourself. If you get the blank have it cut to the service key. Programming involves a set sequence. Something like open all doors, key in position 2 for 10 sec, close the right door, turn on the aircon, put your left foot out and turn it all about. Downloadable from the Internet.

What about the transponder?

 

[P1000]

Programming can be done yourself. If you get the blank have it cut to the service key. Programming involves a set sequence. Something like open all doors, key in position 2 for 10 sec, close the right door, turn on the aircon, put your left foot out and turn it all about. Downloadable from the Internet.

Yeah, that won't work with a blank key. Especially not since the immobilizer is completely separate. drivesure.co.za might be able to make a new key for you for a much lower price than the dealers...

 

[mo_s]

Programming can be done yourself. If you get the blank have it cut to the service key.

+1 jus checked u can buy blanks off ebay...jus make sure its got the transponder (electrical guts)...some are jus the shell

 

[Coisman]

I see his adress is listen in as York, GB, so I dont think my connection would help him much. :nonono:

 

[Clownshoe]

You get blanks with the transponder guts. While some are designed for it you have a tatty key and want to make it look better, you so get the full key.