Reprogram keys by 3rd party?

[billcoke]

My spare keys can't activate the E46's central lock, not sure if it is due to the flat battery, so planning to get the keys reprogrammed by one of the 3rd party (see below) instead of PML . Which one would you recommend?

- KBS Motorsport
- BVO
- Juzz fo cars


Read from another forum that the cost to reprogram is $50 and takes 4 hours at PML??

http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/bmw-si...key-information-only.html?highlight=reprogram

 

[henry2703]

Re: Reprogram keys by 3rd party?

My spare keys can't activate the E46's central lock, not sure if it is due to the flat battery, so planning to get the keys reprogrammed by one of the 3rd party (see below) instead of PML . Which one would you recommend?

- KBS Motorsport
- BVO
- Juzz fo cars


Read from another forum that the cost to reprogram is $50 and takes 4 hours at PML??

http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/bmw-si...key-information-only.html?highlight=reprogram

Actually $70 and about half a day.... how i know? well i was the one who "lost" the key....

 

[billcoke]

Re: Reprogram keys by 3rd party?

Actually $70 and about half a day.... how i know? well i was the one who "lost" the key....

thanks.

found this info at this website, sounds too good to be true.

1. turn the key to on position in car and turn off within 5 sec.
2. hold the arm button (the big one in the center)
3. Press the unlock button three (3) times
4. release the arm button
5. turn key to on position and off within 5 sec.

if successful your doors will lock and unlock. program all your keys at the same time just repeat 2-4 before you do step 5.

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