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How to program a BMW key

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Key

In this video, we will see how to program the key of a BMW 3 Series E46 version: first of all, the car must be locked with the central locking button inside the car, not with the key button, otherwise the procedure we are about to do will not work. Insert the key into the dashboard, turn on the ignition and then remove the key from the dashboard. Press the door opening button three times: in this way, the doors will open and close, and the key will have learned to work correctly; this is the procedure for programming the key.

Posted on 3 December 2024 by ScegliAuto

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