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1996 BMW 3 Series Keyless Entry Remote Fob Smart Key Programming Instructions

How to Program a 1996 BMW 3 Series Key Fob, Keyless Entry Remote, Smart Key



Step by Step How to Programming Instructions

1. Close the doors, hood, and trunk with car unlocked.

2. Open the trunk lid.

3. Open the driver's door.

4. Sit in the driver's seat.

5. Close the driver's door.

6. Put the key in the ignition. You must do these first five steps within 45 seconds.

7. Cycle from the off position to the (almost start) second position five times. Do this step within 10 seconds.

8. Open the driver's door.

9. Close the driver's door.

10. On the remote: Press the large button.

11. On the remote: Press the small button.

12. On the remote: Press the large button and hold until it flashes once.

13. On the remote: Press the small button and hold until it flashes once.

14. Up to four remotes can be recognized by the car's alarm system. As they are recorded, the oldest remote information will be overwritten.

15. Open the driver's door.

16. Get out of the car.

17. Close the trunk lid.

18. Close the driver's door.

19. The programming is complete.

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