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In Reply to: Re: Radio anti-theft code input posted by Norm on February 14, 2000 at 23:30:08:
: For those following this thread I called the BMW service rep that has been very helpful to me as a new owner of my 840Ci. First he told me the same thing that Bert said, turn the radio on and enter the 5 digit number. When I told him that did not work he looked in the folder and found that they had changed the code after they had the batteries out while it was in their shop just after I received the car. They had put the note in the glove box with the radio code. I thought the previous owner had put it there. When I advised him that the code did not work he gave me the procedure for changing the code. It requires that the ignition be turned to the accessory position and the radio and ignition be left on for at least 70 minutes, then the code entered. Worked first time! No mention made of the 24 hour requirement.
: Now if I could only get the new remote key I bought as a replacement for the one that was worn out and not functioning to work on the doors and security system. I followed the owners manual directions for set-up but no luck. The remote responds as stated but the car does not. Any suggestions.
: Norm
I'm having exactly the same key problem on my '93 850Ci. The new key finally arrived but it won't activate anything remotely. Like yours, it appears to initialize properly but it won't remotely unlock/lock the doors or cycle the windows/sunroof. The dealer is a bit bewildered by all this and has now ordered a 2 button key that he feels may work. I think it will turn out to be a problem with the software in the mirror but we'll see. If you have any joy with yours please let me know and I'll do the same if we solve the problem here.
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