KiwiTT 23 Report post Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) I bought a new spare key from BMW. All I can do with it is open the car and start it. When I try to use the iDrive, I can't see any details. However, my standard key works normally. What gives ? Edited December 14, 2016 by KiwiTT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonoe30 53 Report post Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) Do you mean stereo presets, saved locations etc.? If so they are paired with the key, the idea being that two different drivers can have their preferences saved (incl seat and mirror positions). If not you'll have to wait for someone more knowledgeable to chime in. Edited December 14, 2016 by jonoe30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiTT 23 Report post Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) No ... I actually can not see anything with the iDrive ... all the options are blank ... cant even see how to select the language Edited December 14, 2016 by KiwiTT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted December 15, 2016 Import or NZ new? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiTT 23 Report post Posted December 15, 2016 (edited) Import - my other key is fine! Edited December 15, 2016 by KiwiTT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted December 15, 2016 Could have been the way the vehicle was coded to NZ. Either way, prob best talking to the dealer you got the key from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 925 Report post Posted December 16, 2016 My e92 just stared doing that as well and both my keys no longer work as remotes but will start the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted December 18, 2016 When I bought a new key for my e39, I had to "pair" it to the car with a button sequence etc. Talk to dealer.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 925 Report post Posted December 18, 2016 Has anyone paired an e90/92 key? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 925 Report post Posted December 18, 2016 Richard re the I drive make sure your battery is charged mine got a bit low and the funny I drive thing started, but after I charged the battery it stopped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted December 20, 2016 On 12/18/2016 at 8:13 PM, Herbmiester said: Has anyone paired an e90/92 key? With the vehicle? Unless it has comfort access you don't need to. Plug it into the dash and the remote locking will work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 925 Report post Posted December 20, 2016 Mine wont and it does have comfort access, any tips? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted December 20, 2016 You'll need to get the key enabled so that those functions will work. Each key will have a number associated with it so take all your keys and car to the dealer and get them to add the new one and delete any old ones. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 925 Report post Posted December 21, 2016 Thanks Gaz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiTT 23 Report post Posted December 21, 2016 taking it to the dealer early next year Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
