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How to Program a BMW Key

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Key

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In this video, see how to program a key for a BMW 3 Series E46: first, ensure the vehicle is locked using the central locking button inside the vehicle, not the key button, or the procedure will not work. Insert the key into the ignition, turn the ignition on, and then remove the key from the ignition.

Press the door unlock button three times: this will cause the doors to open and close, and the key will learn to function correctly; this is the procedure to program the key.


Updated on 8 November 2026 by ScegliAuto


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