Key Fob problem

Chriis325i · 12-30-2012, 12:02 AM

Hey guys I searched and couldnt find someone with my similar problem. I have a BMW 325i 2002 with Diamond shaped key. I only have 1 key. Problem is I tried reprogramming it every way possible and no luck. I opened the key and saw the small little orange bar on the board missing. The key appeared to have been opened before. Not sure what that is and I was wondering If i can solder a new orange piece on it or just switch boards? Can anyone shed light on my options?

Drfritts · 12-30-2012, 12:26 AM

I may not be much help, but I assume the battery was replace by the previous owner. I have a key that needs a new battery and I searched on YouTube and found where a guy replace the battery and I believe he mentioned something about programming they key.

Chriis325i · 12-30-2012, 12:36 AM

I dont think she replaced it because it wasnt soldered on or bent it looked factory. Only thing i noticed was the missing orange piece from the picture^

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Originally Posted by Drfritts

I may not be much help, but I assume the battery was replace by the previous owner. I have a key that needs a new battery and I searched on YouTube and found where a guy replace the battery and I believe he mentioned something about programming they key.

Chriis325i · 12-30-2012, 01:57 PM

Bump^

tootall · 12-30-2012, 02:20 PM

Maybe this will work:

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=961805

Chriis325i · 12-30-2012, 02:31 PM

Thanks I'll see if I can pick up one of these key fob testers or else I'll have no choice but to buy a new key

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Originally Posted by tootall

Maybe this will work:

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=961805

12-30-2012, 12:02 AM	#1
Chriis325i Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New York Posts: 24 My Ride: Now:325xi Past:325i View My Garage	Key Fob problem Hey guys I searched and couldnt find someone with my similar problem. I have a BMW 325i 2002 with Diamond shaped key. I only have 1 key. Problem is I tried reprogramming it every way possible and no luck. I opened the key and saw the small little orange bar on the board missing. The key appeared to have been opened before. Not sure what that is and I was wondering If i can solder a new orange piece on it or just switch boards? Can anyone shed light on my options? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Chriis325i; 12-30-2012 at 12:10 AM.

12-30-2012, 02:20 PM	#5
tootall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Rochelle, NY Posts: 696 My Ride: 2011 328iT 3 pedals View My Garage	Maybe this will work: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=961805 __________________ BMWCCA member since 1990

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12-30-2012, 12:26 AM	#2
Drfritts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 7 My Ride: 2002 325i 2004 325Ci View My Garage	I may not be much help, but I assume the battery was replace by the previous owner. I have a key that needs a new battery and I searched on YouTube and found where a guy replace the battery and I believe he mentioned something about programming they key.

12-30-2012, 01:57 PM	#4
Chriis325i Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New York Posts: 24 My Ride: Now:325xi Past:325i View My Garage	Bump^