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How to Use the Panic Alarm from a Remote Key

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years 1995-2003
Part: Key

Hello guys, this video shows the very simple way to use the panic alarm conveniently from your key. Take the key and at regular intervals of one second, press the right button three times, then hold it down for a few seconds and you will notice that the light in the upper right will start to flash. Keep pressing the button and the alarm will trigger automatically. To deactivate the alarm and unlock the doors, simply press the button next to it, which is the left one. This video features a 1997-2000 BMW 5 Series.

Updated on 10 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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