kiwimalayalee 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2011 hi ya all, 2 days ago my brother passed me my keys by throwing it, and accidently it fell on to the concrete floor.... since then the key doesn't work..... i am able to lock unlock the car via the remote but i cannot turn the ignition on... the lights all turn on...... using the master key (without the remotes) i am able to turn on the engine...... yesterday i searched online and found out the following steps 1 Enter the vehicle and close the driver's door 2 Briefly (max. 5 seconds) turn the ignition key to position 1 in the steering lock, then return it to position 0 3 Remove key; press and hold down button 1 (see illustration). Maintain pressure on button 1 while rapidly pressing button 2 three times in succession within a period of 10 seconds 4 Release button 1, LED 3 will flash slowly for a maximum of 10 seconds 5 The central locking system activates and releases all lock mechanisms in rapid succession to indicate that the initialization procedure has been successfully completed. i got the step 5 working but cannot turn on the ignition........ another weird mystery is that straight away after i turn off the engine with the master key, i am able to use the keys with the remote to turn the engine on once..... after that the key doesn't work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted July 15, 2011 The micro chip in the key for EWS has probably failed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwimalayalee 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2011 What are my options? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted July 16, 2011 What are my options? Probably a new key- get it checked Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1044 Report post Posted July 16, 2011 Get module 68 (EWS) scanned. You're looking for an error "Transponder Key not present" or any other EWS fault. Error will go something like. Error 4 data kommunication error S/E-module with key # 0 (key number) Error frequency : XX (number of times the error has occured) Static error I would be happy to scan it for you if you were in auckland to confirm the error. Im currently collecting data around the EWS. I cant fix it for you, for that youll need to follow glenns advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwimalayalee 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2011 getting a new key....? how costly are they....? i have the diamond shaped one, and would like to get the same, if i have to...... as i need to give the master key bak to my dad..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jono51 59 Report post Posted July 17, 2011 getting a new key....? how costly are they....? i have the diamond shaped one, and would like to get the same, if i have to...... as i need to give the master key bak to my dad..... Glenn has mentioned the key, but he has also mentioned get it checked so get it checked, if you are unsure.. then price up the key as for the cost call bmw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam@TMBMW 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2011 What's the VIN number of the car? I'll price you one up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
