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How to Program the Key for the BMW 3 Series?

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

Purchasing and coding a new key for the BMW 3 Series at a dealership can be expensive. For this reason, many prefer to buy a new blank key from third-party retailers and program the new key themselves to save on costs. But how do you do it? Fortunately, the process is not difficult and only takes a few minutes. Simply insert the key, turn on the ignition, turn it off, remove the key, press the central locking button three times, and finally, hold down the unlock button.

Updated on 20 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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