How to code a replacement key for all models of the BMW E46 3 Series. To code more than one key carry out the steps after removing the key from the ignition on each key within 30 seconds of the previous key.
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@TheSib7 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir! This is the 1st video that said to turn the key 5 times in the ignition. I tried 1 turn, like the other three videos I saw said to do, and it didn't work. Yours said to turn it FIVE times. BINGO! It worked perfectly! So grateful!
@ramiroospino244 жыл бұрын
TheSib same here! Great video
@exstasy6677Ай бұрын
Dzięki kolego. Nareszcie kluczyki działają.... Wymieniony był moduł sprawdzony wzmacniacz i nadal nie działały. Po twoim sposobie włączania zapłonu pięciokrotnie kluczyki ożyły...
@gogeta74552 жыл бұрын
Just tried it on my 2001 325i and it worked like a charm.you have earned yourself a subscriber
@andyshannahan2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Gogeta, pleased it worked for ya and you cam get out and enjoy that 325! 😁
@JesusHernandez-hv2bs2 ай бұрын
Did you lose your key before you got the new one?? I lost mine and don’t know if I gotta have the old key to program the new one
@flyonthewalls5 жыл бұрын
At first i thought you were trolling when you said to switch it on/off x5 times. But it actually worked. Thank you so much for the great info. Edit : I have a E46 2001 320i which your method programmed like a boss
@andyshannahan5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and useful model info, glad it worked!
@michaelkettleson73174 жыл бұрын
my battery went in my spare key and I replaced it, I only needed to turn the key to the first position once, but then my main key would not work, you have program the first key and immediately program the second without putting it in the ignition for them both to work. thanks your video is the right length, short and to the point,
@e46m3csl Жыл бұрын
Sorry to dig this up from 3 years ago but basically you program the one following the procedure and then without putting the second one in the ignition you do the button sequence and that's it? Frustrating as hell programming one the doing the same on the second and losing the pairing on the first one 😂
@peterlegault33223 жыл бұрын
Big shout out to you for your video. It saved me a ton of cash and grief. Thank you. Thank you to u-tube as well. What a great time to be alive.
@CryMoar_4 жыл бұрын
Just replaced the rechargeable battery in my 2003 e46 coupe diamond key. Only had the 1 key. 1 click to pos1 and out, then the buttons, worked totally fine. Well happy I can actually use it again now
@timastrom9449 Жыл бұрын
Short and sweet. Can’t beat it! Love the e46 m3… arguably peak BMW IMO. Perfect balance.
@andyshannahan Жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree, I had a vert which I really missed when I sold it so got the coupe. Literally does it all, commuter, loads of luggage space then absolutely addictive straight 6 performance for twisty roads and track days! Reliable as well for the performance.
@Parasid2CoD2 жыл бұрын
Men, this saved me from spending 400€ on a new key at the dealer! Thank you so much!!
@andyshannahan2 жыл бұрын
No probs glad it helped you mate!
@franklinurbina98365 жыл бұрын
Worked first time watch 3 saying something different thanks man you went str8 to the point step by step 💯🔥
@rolypoly926 жыл бұрын
Just saved me £200 for a replacement key. Legend.
@andyshannahan6 жыл бұрын
Roll Deep Wicked, glad it helped!
@gego67847 жыл бұрын
La meilleure video ! car de toutes ce que j'ai vu c'est la seule façon qui a fonctionné en mettant et couper le contacte 5 fois !
@davidmoreno48795 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias!!!he mirado muchos vídeos en español para descodificar la llave pero ninguno me servía,el tuyo me a válido a la primera...muchas gracias!
@renjder3 жыл бұрын
hi after replacing and coding my GM5 module my key was drunk and did really streange wuhahaha by doing this methode it worked again thank you😁😁😁😁😁
@andyshannahan3 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked!
@aidenp57686 жыл бұрын
Did it to my E53 X5 and it works thanks !!
@gego67847 жыл бұрын
The best video ! Turn the key 5 Times ..thanks !
@Mr7352 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for video..i tried it and it worked.
@alshareefabdulhamidhasan93633 жыл бұрын
Thank you I try it and it works from first time
@andyshannahan3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear it worked thanks for commenting
@JesusHernandez-hv2bs2 ай бұрын
Do you have to have the both the keys to program the new one? I lost my original and don’t kniw if it’ll work without it
@Davideturner5 жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm!
@andyshannahan5 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, cheers for the feedback fella
@E46kid Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much this worked first go omg 😭
@andyshannahan Жыл бұрын
Great stuff glad you got her working!
@anthonygautier75159 ай бұрын
Hello, if I understood correctly. I have to start again as many times as I have a key in 30 seconds per keys ? Thank you Sorry for my English
@andyshannahan9 ай бұрын
No worries, it's better than my French! No you don't need to do anything for 30 seconds. 1. Insert the new key 2. Turn the key to the ignition position then back to the original position 5 times. 3. Remove the key. 4. Hold the unlock (front) button and at the same time press the lock (middle) button 3 times. This should pair the key to the unlocking system. Let me know if this is still hard to understand and I'll try to get a friend to translate it for you!
@anthonygautier75159 ай бұрын
@@andyshannahan Thank you for your answer. I don't risk losing the original key already learned? I'll try in the week I'll let you know if I encounter any difficulties or not Thanks you
@gblack19933 жыл бұрын
Realy work congrudulations
@bimmerDallasBikersUnitedDBUCan2 жыл бұрын
So like u mentioned will work on Any E46? I have a 2000 station wagon 323 I'm looking to replace my key remote not working
@venomsupe7 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Worked like a charm
@emmanueljanuary4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much it worked perfectly
@andyshannahan4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff glad it worked. I had to watch my own video the other day to do it myself, bought another M3 and the spare key wasn't working!
@samerboudargham8462 жыл бұрын
hello i did that and it successfully worked but the old key suddenly wont work and when i do reset the old one the new one doesn't work anymore...what should i do?
@kierannolan88592 жыл бұрын
reprogram the second key within 30 seconds, i only switched to position 1 once then off
@akmal.bashir2 жыл бұрын
You're the best man thanks it worked good👍
@christophevassel61637 жыл бұрын
salut j avais le probleme de telecommande la voiture s ouvrée plus .survenue sans raison j ai essayer le systeme de la video de cette personne ça fonctionne nicquel merci "GOOD JOB MY FRIEND"
@BadrEddineSaber8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@angxlx66292 жыл бұрын
TX do much worked 1st time
@andyshannahan2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff thanks ks for letting me know! What model was it on?
@sutheerawatsilpangamcharoe43237 ай бұрын
It’s well done. Thanks
@parlonsbienparlonsjeu2981 Жыл бұрын
Hello, do we need a second key please ?
@xxxmarasxxx4281 Жыл бұрын
mine key strata working I mean the lock/unlock pilot but don't want to start engine how to program maybe immobilizer?
@soulstance6 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Worked! (Edit) Forgot to say Thank you ^^
@andyshannahan5 жыл бұрын
No worries, glad it helped!
@Seymorebutts9092 жыл бұрын
Hey say I have the original key but the battery is dead. I bought a key on Amazon but it's not cut how do I pair that key?
@celasigwebu7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir. You're an Angel. I'm your new follower. 10Stars
@mixi36444 жыл бұрын
Yess its working with this method
@andyshannahan4 жыл бұрын
Great glad it helped
@brucelederman88164 жыл бұрын
Is this the same as programming a replacement key for EWS which I see on other utube blogs
@andyshannahan4 жыл бұрын
I really don't know enough about the EWS system to advise on this. What's happened, the old key has stopped aligning with the EWS?
@keithlynpajo10503 жыл бұрын
I have 46 and new key is from 39. It's not working :( i dont know, what to do
@E36andE46vlog3 жыл бұрын
Your key looks a lot beter then those old key. You have to put it 5 times to position 2?? And if you have 2 keys, same procedure?
@jan.grigoregrigore1817 жыл бұрын
It's very like!!!!!! It's very easy!!!!
@ricoricomn31727 жыл бұрын
I have a 2002 BMW 325 xi with one key only I can start the car with it but I can NOT lock unlock the car. If I reprogram the key does the reprogram affect the starting the car???
@andyshannahan5 жыл бұрын
No it won't affect it, the locking system and the ignition system to start the car are seperate.
@jenseninterceptor34163 жыл бұрын
Hi mate my E46 has gone a bit haywire and locked me out whilst l was replacing my wiper blades with the key in the ignition. So can you answer my Q pleaese. When lve looked on Ebay to buy my replacement key it says l need a transponder to program it. Are you saying they are wrong and l dont need this extra device thank you please
@zidewayz3 жыл бұрын
??
@tonycuadros52975 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro..
@mervinminnody8173 Жыл бұрын
Where I can get a new key for 2001 bmw 325xi
@michaelparker-smith87734 жыл бұрын
So i just done this because my car wasnt unlocking.. now my key wont work at all!!??
@markstringfellow93587 жыл бұрын
does this start the car as well or just enables lock and unlock ?
@andyshannahan7 жыл бұрын
mark stringfellow This enables the remote lock/unlock. If the key is cut right it will fit in the ignition then turn to the ignition position. If it doesn't do that you'll have to get the key cut or order a replacement from BMW
@crisfher Жыл бұрын
I've seen a lot of videos like thise my it didn't work on my car
@josema13696 жыл бұрын
It works but once i activated the new key the old key stop working i did this back in forward and the same result only one key at the time work any ideas why?
@andyshannahan6 жыл бұрын
No sorry, that's really strange it should be able to learn about 5 keys.
@attyusa5 жыл бұрын
josema1369 you have to put one key in the ignition and do the procedure take out and push the buttons as he shows and immediately after push the buttons on the other/second key as well (there s a vid on KZbin), this way both gets sync at the same time
@zixinlai14595 жыл бұрын
same here.
@mixi36444 жыл бұрын
I think u must do it in 30sec...
@macmiah57472 жыл бұрын
Good video 👍
@Doctor_885 жыл бұрын
Can you and start the engine when you code new key....
@tonycuadros52975 жыл бұрын
If it was program..if not the remote control will work but the key won't but what i did im using my old key to start the car and i never cut or programmed the new key i only use it as a remote control..i cut the metal part out...
@thelastdon2473 жыл бұрын
Can you start the engine with that too?
@tarik100tarik5 Жыл бұрын
How do I get key code for my e46 m3 I lost my keys
@mickeyhealth7946 жыл бұрын
The remote control now works after replace baterry, but now I canot unlock the car with the phisycal key in the lock! Can you give me some instructions? tnx
@andyshannahan5 жыл бұрын
Sorry it didn't work and for not replying, did you manage to get it sorted and if so how? This has me stumped as the remote system shouldn't be interfering with the key system which functions mechanically. The onpy thing i can think is that the elecrrical actuator that locks it renotepy is fetting stuck. If yiu solved it please do post how to help others.
@paulloper83334 жыл бұрын
So if I buy a key from AliExpress with the correct MHz and I get it cut and I follow your procedure it will work?
@andyshannahan4 жыл бұрын
I've just had a look there are keys on there that look like they should work. For the few £s/$s on there it might be worth giving it a go of you're not too bothered about it being genuine BMW as they're about 40x more 😂 Let me know if it works and I'll add it to the description opefully save a few people some cash.
@andyshannahan4 жыл бұрын
There are also videos on KZbin that show how to take the fob apart and swap the circuit. I you have your genuine BMW key still but it's not working you may be able to swap the circuit with one from there depending on how well they've copied the genuine ones.
@paulloper83334 жыл бұрын
@@andyshannahan I have the genuine one as well, I also found out that I will need a ews coder to get the immobilizer to work. I bought the coder from AliExpress as well, 11 bucks for a ak90+ hahah. Love that website. It reads the ews, then you put the virgin key in the coil, write the ews code to the virgin key and voilà. Will keep you updated if it works out!
@Koorczuu6 жыл бұрын
Imo is working?
@duluantidoo256 жыл бұрын
Hi,i changed my batery,and i do this as you exolained.And iz was working by first day. Now it wont lock,unlock buy the key.I tried again as you do on the video,but it dont work? Any suggestion? Pls help :(
@andyshannahan6 жыл бұрын
Dusan Petrovic you changed the car battery or the battery in the key? Are you sure the battery in the key is charged? Try driving the car with this key in the ignition for half an hour or so to charge it.
@duluantidoo256 жыл бұрын
andyshannahan I change the batery i the key,i tried everithing but nothing is happining
@andyshannahan6 жыл бұрын
Dusan Petrovic If it worked initially then the key must have been paired successfully. There must be a problem with the power in the key? Maybe try taking the key apart and put it back together again
@yeeluvspizza6 жыл бұрын
Does programming a new key deactivate the old key?
@andyshannahan6 жыл бұрын
yeeluvspizza No it doesn't, I believe it can remember a set number although I'm not sure how many that is.
@Rares.Gabriel3 ай бұрын
Good It Ok
@thecreepexx4 жыл бұрын
How to activate moree keys ?
@veritasvincit41783 жыл бұрын
How can you programs the key to start the car
@andyshannahan3 жыл бұрын
For the key to start the car you need to get the correct key from BMW to fit the ignition barrel or get a blank key cut. It's bit possible to program the key electronically it has to physically be cut to the right shape.
@barryspicer7949 Жыл бұрын
Doesn’t actually code the transponder so you can start the car tho
@andyshannahan Жыл бұрын
You need to get the key from BMW or take the transponder from an old key fob and put it in the new key fob so the immobiliser is disarmed. An immobiliser wouldn't be much good if someone could just get in with a copied key and do something this simple to get past it.
@barryspicer7949 Жыл бұрын
@@andyshannahan yes of course but I’m looking for a way to code the transponder so the key’s usable. Thanks anyway.
@andyshannahan Жыл бұрын
@@barryspicer7949 Have you lost all of the old key fobs?
@barryspicer7949 Жыл бұрын
@@andyshannahan I only have one with a working transponder
@tonykwok54205 жыл бұрын
Why to program two keys.?
@andyshannahan5 жыл бұрын
It's to pair any key. If you lose a key BMW supply the replacement so it is cut to go into the ignition/lock barrels but it won't control the lock system remotely until you pair it.
@phideauxiii6 жыл бұрын
did anyone else get rly fkn anxious with that hand tremor?
@demik15536 жыл бұрын
so with a new key replacing the ignition would be a waste of time????
@andyshannahan6 жыл бұрын
The ignitions and keys must match in order for the key to turn the barrel. So an old ignition would need the key cut to match and likewise with a new ignition. As long as you have an old ignition and a key cut to match then the above process will work. If you can't get a key cut to match the old barrel (bmw can do this with the VIN number) then that's the only situation I can see your want a new ignition.
@demik15536 жыл бұрын
andyshannahan Thanks🍻😎
@xrgcosmo29145 жыл бұрын
Does not work for me at all
@andyshannahan5 жыл бұрын
What model is it? Trying to work out reasons it wouldn't, is it a new key and are the battery in the key and car charged (I know it sounds obvious but it's easy to overlook things).
@eduardo24395 жыл бұрын
andyshannahan would it work for a bmw 323 i 2000?
@andyshannahan5 жыл бұрын
@@eduardo2439 Yes, it should do. Good luck
@andyshannahan58795 жыл бұрын
@@eduardo2439 It should do yes, any BMW 3 series from 1999-2006 E46 Model as well as some 5 series and X models, possibly others as well.
@user-jt4fu9xw6k3 жыл бұрын
BMW..318موديل 2000
@djuliafadlieva8052 Жыл бұрын
Ghh
@ajeshram28754 жыл бұрын
Absulote bulshit
@andyshannahan4 жыл бұрын
You're doing it wrong you tool.
@ricoricomn31727 жыл бұрын
I have a 2002 BMW 325 xi with one key only I can start the car with it but I can NOT lock unlock the car. If I reprogram the I key does the reprogram affect the starting the car???
@andyshannahan7 жыл бұрын
Rico RicoMN No the process just adds the key to the remote lock/unlock function of the car. It doesn't affect the ability of the key to start the car.
@manpreetkukreja4907 жыл бұрын
Hey I tried the process you showed but my key still not working any help. I got BMW 2000 318i
@andyshannahan7 жыл бұрын
Manpreet kukreja The process should still work on that model have you tried it again? You need to do the 5 turns quite quickly
@manpreetkukreja4907 жыл бұрын
andyshannahan Hi thanks for replying but i have tried every possible aspects earlier it worked sometimes but then i thought it might be batteries so I changed batteries but now it just not working anymore One more thing my key is 2 button one
@andyshannahan7 жыл бұрын
Manpreet kukreja I really don't know then in that case, sorry you may have to get a new key or take it to a specialist. Have you tried asking in BMW forums?
@andyshannahan7 жыл бұрын
Manpreet kukreja Are you turning the key all the way from the off position to the one before the ignition fires then back 5 times?