key not working need help..

spamking98 · #1 05-14-2008, 07:15 PM

Hey you guys... one of my keys is not working but the other one does work... its wierd.. ever since i changed the battery.. I tested it and tested it.. I put turn the key and it doesnt start the engine but when i use the other key it works.. no sedond tgry or nothing..can you guys please help.. thanks

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motordavid · #2 05-14-2008, 08:22 PM

Try this...article from this site ...
And, try the Search Tab in the future.

If it's an X related question, it's almost assuredly been
asked and answered on this board.
GL,mD

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/e...ob-bmw-x5.html

spamking98 · #3 05-14-2008, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motordavid

Try this...article from this site ...
And, try the Search Tab in the future.

If it's an X related question, it's almost assuredly been
asked and answered on this board.
GL,mD

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/e...ob-bmw-x5.html

Thanks motordavid, I'll try that and I would have used the search but I panicked....

motordavid · #4 05-14-2008, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spamking98

Thanks motordavid, I'll try that and I would have used the search but I panicked....

You're welcome...no need to panic. There is very little under the
sun, that hasn't been questioned & answered here on the amazing
Board, imo.

The Search Tab is not GOOG and not always as friendly or intuitive
as one might like. And, it takes some perusing of the threads that
do turn up. But, worth the look/search, imo.
BR,mD

spamking98 · #5 05-14-2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motordavid

You're welcome...no need to panic. There is very little under the
sun, that hasn't been questioned & answered here on the amazing
Board, imo.

The Search Tab is not GOOG and not always as friendly or intuitive
as one might like. And, it takes some perusing of the threads that
do turn up. But, worth the look/search, imo.
BR,mD

Thank You ..I'll let you know if this works ...

spamking98 · #6 05-14-2008, 10:50 PM

I tried all both methods of reprogramming and the key still doesnt work... it wont even lock the door or unlock the door.. you think it needs to be recharged maybe... can i just leave it in the ignition and turn it to position 2... or 3... I drove the x to the store earlier today with the key that isnt working now.. and i almost got stuck at kaiser when the key didnt turn the car over.. but finally it started right up... so it sometimes works and sometimes it dont... but the other key works flawlesly... I think i use the other key more often than the one that dont work now...

spamking98 · #7 05-14-2008, 11:09 PM

I just tried the reprogramming method and now the key that worked starts the ignition but the button for the alarm does not work...

and the other key still doesnt work on all functions...

spamking98 · #8 05-15-2008, 01:34 AM

okay i found a different method that worked and it fixed my key that was working and now the other key is partially working, just the unlock and lock features but when i use it to start the engine it wont work.. but the key that was working in the beginning is back to 100%..

here is the method i found that some else posted..

Lock the doors using the key not remote.
Do not open for a minute or so.
Open door using the key.
Put key into ignition and turn to Position 1 for a couple of seconds.
Turn ignition off and take key out.
Step outside the vehicle and close the door.
While holding down the unlock button on your remote, press the lock button 3 times.
The doors should lock then unlock.
That key is now programmed.
To set the other key, directly after setting the first key do the same procedure of holding the unlock button on the remote and press the lock button 3 times.
The doors should lock and unlock again.

E5M1R · #9 05-15-2008, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spamking98

okay i found a different method that worked and it fixed my key that was working and now the other key is partially working, just the unlock and lock features but when i use it to start the engine it wont work.. but the key that was working in the beginning is back to 100%..

here is the method i found that some else posted..

Lock the doors using the key not remote.
Do not open for a minute or so.
Open door using the key.
Put key into ignition and turn to Position 1 for a couple of seconds.
Turn ignition off and take key out.
Step outside the vehicle and close the door.
While holding down the unlock button on your remote, press the lock button 3 times.
The doors should lock then unlock.
That key is now programmed.
To set the other key, directly after setting the first key do the same procedure of holding the unlock button on the remote and press the lock button 3 times.
The doors should lock and unlock again.

It sounds to me like the chip that is recognized when starting the car (totaly diferent chip from unlocking and locking) is not recognized.
It can eather be broken, or neads to be reprogramed by dealer only
So take a trip to your local BMW i dont think that indy can help you with this one

spamking98 · #10 05-15-2008, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E5M1R

It sounds to me like the chip that is recognized when starting the car (totaly diferent chip from unlocking and locking) is not recognized.
It can eather be broken, or neads to be reprogramed by dealer only
So take a trip to your local BMW i dont think that indy can help you with this one

yeah i guess your right ... ive run out of solutions....

....at least i have one key that works ... its weird how the key now unlocks and locks but still doesnt start the car... even after reprogramming... maybe i should try to program it with a nice Stanley Hammer ..

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