BMW 3-Series Keyless Entry Remote Fob

Keyless Entry Programming Instructions for BMW 3-Series

Here are programming instructions for the 328 that will very likely work for all 3-series models of the BMW.

1. Close all doors, trunk, and hood.
The alarm must be disarmed. The key needs to be removed from the ignition switch.

2. Open the trunk and leave it opened.

3. Open the driver's door and sit in the driver's seat and close the door firmly.

4. Cycle the ignition switch five times between the OFF position and position.  The red LED will illuminate continuously, and the siren will chirp once, to indicate that the code learning mode has been started.

5. The ignition switch cycling must be performed within 10 seconds.

The above sequence must be performed within 45 seconds.

6. Open the driver's door and remain seated in the driver's seat. Close the driver's door firmly.
 
7. Press and release any button on the remote that you want to register into the module. The status LED will shut off momentarily to indicate that one ID code has been registered.

8. Open the driver's door and exit the vehicle, leaving the door open.
 
9. Close the trunk.

10. Close the driver's door. The LED will turn off and the siren will chirp twice.

The initialization procedure is now completed.