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How to program the key of the BMW e39

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

Reprogramming the key of the BMW 5 Series model e39 is a necessary operation to be carried out after replacing the battery or the car's ECU. This operation is very simple and quick to perform, so it can be done independently. To program the key, we must: - enter the car; - turn on the instrument panel and then turn it off twice in a row; - hold down the car lock button for a few seconds or until the car locks and unlocks automatically; - wait a few seconds and hold down the lock button a second time; - turn on and off the instrument panel only once; - press the lock and unlock button only once; Once all the steps have been completed, you will have reprogrammed your key.

Posted on 24 February 2024 by ScegliAuto

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