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    OEM Alarm Activation

    Hey guys my 96 M3 has the OEM Alarm installed on it, however, the key fob seems to be broken. I changed the battery and the fob still doesnt work (2 button key fob). Anyways, I called BMW and they quoted me $150 for a new fob and another $130 for activation of the keyfob.



    I was just wondering is it at all possible to do the activation of the new key fob myself somehow? If so is there a diy? I know on my E60 when I got the new key it was a matter of pushing a couple of buttons at the same time as doing something else, is it the same case here?



    Thanks guys!
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    #2
    Dempsey's book "101 Performance Projects for you're BMW" has the procedure to reprogram your FOB. You might be able to find it on this forum or others, but it's a 15 step process.


    It's a great book to have on hand, and should be part of your library along with the Bentley.

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      #3
      Ahh a google search yielded the following, is this correct? LOL the dealer wants $130-150 to do this? They can screw themselves...


      Steps:

      1. Close all doors, trunk, and hood.


      2. The security system must be in "disarm" mode. The key must be removed from the ignition key slot.


      Enter Code-Learning Mode


      3. Open the trunk and leave it open.


      4. Open the driver's door and sit in the driver's seat.


      5. Close the driver's door.


      6. Cycle the ignition switch five times between the "off" position and position 2 (ignition "ON", all dash warning lamps will illuminate). The red status LED will illuminate continuously, and the siren will "chirp" once, to indicate that the code-learning mode has been initiated.


      DO NOT START THE ENGINE


      The ignition switch cycling in step #6 must be performed within ten seconds.


      The sequence in steps #1-6 must be performed within 45 seconds.


      Registering/Delete ID Code(s)


      7. Open driver's door, (remain seated in driver's seat)


      8. Close driver's door.


      9. Press and release any button on the remote you wish to register into the system. The status LED will shut off momentarily to indicate that one ID code has been registered.


      10. Repeat steps 7 through 9 to register the remaining three ID codes.


      Exiting Code-Learning Mode


      11. Open driver's door, and exit from vehicle, leaving the door opened.


      12. Close trunk.


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


      14. The initialization procedure is now completed, test all remotes to confirm operation.

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        #4
        post #10


        http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=341798


        edit: d'oh! too slow.

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          #5
          Originally posted by (V)3
          post #10



          http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=341798



          edit: d'oh! too slow.
          lol it's all good, thanks for the help!



          I still can't beileve that little piece of crap key fob is $150 tho...wtf!?

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            #6
            Originally posted by BMWPower06
            lol it's all good, thanks for the help!



            I still can't beileve that little piece of crap key fob is $150 tho...wtf!?
            there are always the classifieds or ebay...

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              #7
              Yup, that's the one!

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                #8
                hmm will a new style key like this one work or do I have to get the same thing I already have?


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                  #9
                  what is the part number on the back of your current remote? I know that at least the 97+ remotes are less than 100 bucks.

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                    #10
                    I'm not sure of the part number, but it looks like this, does anyone know where I can get the part number for it?


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                      #11
                      mine looks just like that, I wasn't sure if they were different (I have a 1998)



                      the part number is on the sticker on the back of my remote.



                      82 11 1 469 448



                      $78.80 at tischer



                      www.getbmwparts.com

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by BMWPower06
                        I'm not sure of the part number, but it looks like this, does anyone know where I can get the part number for it?



                        my roommate's alarm transmitter on his contour SVT is the same exact one. Matter of fact, he was cursing at his car one day after I had gotten my car because the car wouldn t unlock.

                        He only realized it was mine (key and transmitter) when he kept on hearing my car unlock and lock

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by das borgen
                          my roommate's alarm transmitter on his contour SVT is the same exact one. Matter of fact, he was cursing at his car one day after I had gotten my car because the car wouldn t unlock.

                          He only realized it was mine (key and transmitter) when he kept on hearing my car unlock and lock
                          fyi, alot of Subaru's use this remote too, but the buttons are a different color.



                          Its just an alpine alarm/keyless system.

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                            #14
                            Awesome! Thanks guys. This forum has been really helpful so far with the minor issues I've had with my E36 M3.

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