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E38 key re-initialisation fails, may be blocked - possible to unblock?

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Hi, I can't re-initialise my 1997 E38's key remote function. I suspect my failed attempted have now blocked the key re-initialise function.

Is it possible to unblock that function (e.g. using my CarSoft MI6, or one of the coding tools, or anything else)?

My key is the old 2-button infrared type. It is not key #1, it is key #4 according to I-bus messages. I am following the reinitialisation sequence correctly. The battery is good, the infrared LED and the regular red LED are both visibly working. The regular red LED also blinks slowly when I try the re-initialisation sequence, as it should, but the doors don't lock/unlock as they are supposed to. The central locking works through all other methods. The fuel door locks/unlocks as it should. The key starts the car OK (I know that's unrelated to the remote, but it shows the key is recognised).

http://s122.photobucket.com/user/pbjy/media/E46%20Lock/E39ReInitializingProcedure.jpg.html

Issue began after I removed battery from key for about 30 minutes. Was compounded by a problem with driver's door open microswitch, which is what makes me suspect re-initialisation is now blocked. Driver's door switch now works, and ZKE correctly reports door open/closed status for both front doors.

Any help appreciated! Cheers!

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Call in and let me take a look. If you have more than one key...bring them. Ring first (09)2722546

Edited by B.M.W Ltd

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Hi there, thanks for that, I did get it sorted. I wasn't holding the unlock button long enough in 1st step of procedure, need to hold it until it flashes rapidly, then continue with rest of steps.

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Maybe that's why it won't work on my e36! Will have to retry

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