Programming a new master key HELP??

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Mar 21, 2008 | 07:36 AM

alpina04

Thread Starter

Contributors

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 312

Likes: 0

From: NYC

Just ordered a master and valet key from the dealer. Are they suppose to program the key? Can I do it myself?

Mar 21, 2008 | 07:43 AM

sixcard

Contributors

Joined: Aug 2007

Posts: 1,871

Likes: 0

From: Atlanta Burbs

My Ride: 08 550 Carbon Sport Almost everything factory, but no sound upgrades.

No info on what you drive, but we did that for an 06 E90 and nothing was needed to program the new remote key.

Mar 21, 2008 | 07:44 AM

kscarrol

Contributors

Joined: Mar 2004

Posts: 4,672

Likes: 0

From: New Orleans, LA USA

My Ride: E90 M3

Model Year: 2011

On my old 545, yes the dealer programmed the a new key for me when my spare was lost... Only takes two minutes and they didn't charge anything.

Edit: Good point, some info on your car would help. I think for the newer key fobs, no programming is needed but for the older real key like my '04 545, yes it had to be programmed.

Mar 21, 2008 | 08:42 PM

s4iscool

Senior Members

Joined: Aug 2007

Posts: 506

Likes: 0

My Ride: E90 330i + E60 550i

Im surprised they ordred it for you without telling you the details. They should have verified your vehicle registration, and then ordred the key. It comes good to go.