soarer260@hotmail.com 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 Hi Guys, My 1993 E34 came with a factory dual button remote key, which doesn't work - and yes Ive put new batteries in. After looking around on the internet I found that apparently the control box is under the backseat where you can do a few things to re-program the key, however mine is clearly not there, just a fuse box on the passenger side and the battery on the drivers side. Does this mean it didn't come with the unit and my car doesnt actually have this feature, even though I have the key? It's not big deal but never the less of interest just to see if I can get it to work Cheers Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 Have you tried reinitialising the key ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soarer260@hotmail.com 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 How would one go about that exactly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 How would one go about that exactly? Try this http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=16701 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 How would one go about that exactly?not trying to be smart ,but it is in the owners manual,and or here somewherehttp://www.bimmernut.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwolf 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2009 Just check that the previous owner didn't go swimming with it. No jokes. I did with mine over Christmas and it doesn't work remotely anymore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Just check that the previous owner didn't go swimming with it. No jokes. I did with mine over Christmas and it doesn't work remotely anymore If you ever do that, immediately remove the battery and immerse the key in fresh water Wash and rinse it thoroughly then let it dry completely. It'll work afterwards The trick is to remove the highly corrosive salt water straight away. Leave the salt water there and it will corrode the electronics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwolf 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 Bugger wish I'd known that when I did it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlowMyWhistle 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2009 Still don't work for me, tried as per the book, and another method I'd read where you have to facemecxca & run anticlockwise 3x around the car, with the key betwen your teeth, holding the round button down with your teeeth. The LED on the remote works!???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted May 1, 2009 und button down with your teeeth. The LED on the remote works!???? If the LED works then the remote is working. The problem lies in the synchronisation with your car. Try resyncing again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlowMyWhistle 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 If the LED works then the remote is working. The problem lies in the synchronisation with your car. Try resyncing again tanks for that, what else is there that can be done?Like if the key's fine is there something on the car, like what above was saying, under the back seat?? I gotta go in to see my friendly service repair wrecker fella, need 2 new control arm bushes... Last time he told me I'd need a new key $500! If it come to that I'd put an aftermarket remote/alarm on it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
