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Re: 1990 E31 alarm/remote entry (archive)
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Posted by Bert Smith on January 13, 2000 at 14:17:22:

In Reply to: 1990 E31 alarm/remote entry posted by Steve Maynard on January 13, 2000 at 11:28:04:

: I recently purchased a '91 850i w/6-spd and 31K miles.
: Calypso Green, Tan leather int., I LOVE IT!

: It didn't come with the "switchblade" like remotes so
: I ordered them... When they arrived, they wouldn't
: program! I'm told by the dealer that some early
: production models didn't have remote entry enabled!!!

: I'm having a tough time believing that I must return
: to using a key in the door. I also find it hard to
: believe that BMW would sell a $77K automobile (the
: flagship of the line) without remote entry!

: If you have any knowledge on these topics, please
: help a newbie...

: Best Regards,
: Steve
Welcome to the club of those who read their manual and believed that they could easily add remote locking. This was a topic on the e31 net last year...it can't be done on US cars.



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