E36 Central Locking working but remote keys not functioning

[andreas511 0]

Hi, I recently bought my 1997 320i (E36) with 2 remotes that do not respond to the Central Locking System.

Can anyone give me some ideas on how to diagnose this issue further? Thanks heaps!

 

They only thing I have done so far is:

 

1. Get in the car and close all windows and doors.

2. Put key into the ignition and turn to position 1 (the accessories should turn on)

3. Turn the key back to position 0 and take the key out of the ignition.

4. Hold down the unlock button, press the BMW logo (lock button) 3 times, and release the unlock button. 

Doors do not Lock/Open,

 

I have checked the fuses, and the replaced the key batteries but no luck?

[NZ00Z3 186]

Are they 2 button keys or 3 button keys?

Is it a N.Z. new E36 or a Jap Import?

[andreas511 0]

Hi, it is a Jap Import with a 2 button key

[allan 295]

If like the e46 imports does it have a red dome shape under the mirror, clowns nose. If so this is the receiver part and does not have a good range plus you need to point the key directly at it. The key synco method can be tricky and timing is every thing. Have a search on here been talked about heaps. Let's us know how you get on. 

[andreas511 0]

Ok i will check it out

 

 

[NZ00Z3 186]

Here is the Infra-red remote pairing instructions.  They are a little different to the ones you find on the interweb for the RF remotes.

Infra-red key reprogamming instructions.pdf

[andreas511 0]

Thank you NZ00Z3 !!!

This has solved my issue, with following the instructions in the PDF file everything back to normal now!  ?

 

[NZ00Z3 186]

Glad to have helped. 

It took me ages to find that file when sorting out the IR remotes on a E46.