DUDE. So happy this worked. My mechanic said I needed a new key and it would be $200+ to fix. Internet:1 Mechanic:0

@EvanGoyuk

6 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it worked!!

@keppelmarc4775

5 жыл бұрын

sooo.. i have one kay too .. who dosnt work any more.. if i buy a new one .. can i Program it like this dude did ? :D

@DavidTube5

5 жыл бұрын

I think I accidentally did this and now my key works. I will try it with my spare tomorrow. How did you find out this?

@arnaldorivera1753

4 жыл бұрын

He'll yea Got my key work finally after who knows how many years Tanks dude

@EvanGoyuk

4 жыл бұрын

Anytime!!

Somebody please give this man a medal. Followed instructions and my remote key problem was fixed. I paid £40 for 2 keys to be reprogrammed, but this has now saved me that cost. Thank you.

This is the only step guide that has helped. The mentioning of 2 seconds in between clicks and the doors have to be closed, but unlocked is something I am yet to hear anywhere else. Great video!

Duuuuuuuuude... THANKS! It worked like a charm. 4 years without a working key, solved for $0.00 and a 5 minute investment of time. Awesome!

Just left my house at midnight to go try and it actually worked ! Man you are a hero !

@Rabbit.760

2 жыл бұрын

If this doesnt work I'm beating both y'all's asses

@krumdidov9395

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rabbit.760 I'm guessing it worked

@Rabbit.760

2 жыл бұрын

@@krumdidov9395 nope, I'm just scared

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I live in New Zealand and BMW wanted over $500 to have my X5 e53 fob replaced. This worked first time and I'm so pleased I found this video and for you sharing the information. You are awesome! Thank you again

Wtf man?!? I work at a popular auto parts store, and I change key fob batteries all the time, and with no problems either. Even mercs are simple to change. However, I just recently bought a 07 BMW X3 3.0si, and stupidly...Without researching it...I tried to change my battery the same way. Little did I know that this particular key takes its own type of battery called a “HQRP battery”. Once I disconnected the battery, and then reconnected it after realizing that it’s a 2025 Duracell battery, that’s soldered to the +/-...It lost all function to unlock and lock the vehicle. However...This video saved me. It absolutely worked man! Thank you so much for this video, because you have saved us all a lot of money for a new key fob. Awesome video!

OMG my lock button haven't work in years and I was just the process of paying someone to change the battery. My drivers side door has always remain unlock. Some how this video showed up after looking up a different BMW issue. IT WORK. I am cheesing from left to right. Thank you so much.

Thank you, this worked perfectly on my E53 2001 X5. My battery in the car went flat and after I charged it the central locking no longer worked. I am baffled why 430 viewers would give this a thumbs down they must be idiots. I have 2 tips, firstly it is easier if you take the key off the keyring, and secondly if like me you have a spare key, you need to do the first one then without putting anything into the ignition, press and hold the buttons on the second key as on the first, whilst the system is still in programming mode otherwise the second/spare key won't work, so do them both one after the other. Thank you again form the UK.

Dude.....you rock! Mine works now. Thank you very very much. I was just about to split my key fob open and try to replace the battery...after 7 years of it not working.....thanks again. (Shaking my head) can’t believe this.

@tydunn1110

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely worked for me

@stewartross5216

4 жыл бұрын

Same Blown away

Was told the key was not fixable at the dealers they quoted over £400 for a new one, saw this 10 minutes ago and its now working ! brilliant, thanks

OMG!!! I DID IT!!! You just saved me $150! I had lost my original key and bought a new one, then the locking mechanism broke and I had no way to lock my car. This was my saving grace. Much much much gratitude!!!

Great freaking video! On a personal note I feel that BMW enthusiasts need to stick together appreciate everyone's support!

Evan, my key hasn't worked in months. 🤔Skeptically I used your directions and was totally surprised 😲 when my locks opened with the key. Thank you for taking your time to help BMW owners. Your knowledge is a blessing to us all. Thanks again.😉

This video just saved me $$$$$... My key fob stopped working Sat, Mar 17, 2018 while at the H-D dealership. Was sweating bullets thinking about spending $250+ at BMW dealership for replacement key. My 2006 X5 3.0i is now back to normal. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

Worked first time. Bless ya, Evan - all the best from London.

Out all the videos I’ve seen yours have been the one that worked for me. Thank you for uploading this vid. 👍🏻😃

Wow, this totally worked for me. I thought my battery was dead (18 years old after all) and I was going to need a new key fob. But hey! It lives again! Thanks so much for this!

I’ve had to reprogram mine several times over the years. Well my battery died because I left my mobile printer on and that’s when my key fob stopped working. I assumed it was the key battery. Today my key got stuck in door so I knew that wasn’t a solution to keep using. Then something brought me here then i tried reprogramming and it worked! Thanks.

This really works! I took my whole key fob apart for nothing wish I saw this first! Thanks man!!!

WHAAAT?! It worked first try! I had already given up on this key like 2 years ago and its the only key we have. Now its working again. Amazing.

@hectorrodriguez2790

3 жыл бұрын

Does this work with amazon keys

@EvanGoyuk

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

So clutch! I was literally complaining about my key and minutes after i got the notification.. THANK YOU

@EvanGoyuk

6 жыл бұрын

+Kiana Dominique Anytime!!

Thanks man! You saved me from cutting the key and/or going to dealer thinking it was the battery. Came across your video last night and just went out to car and worked like a charm on first try.

After stabbing my thumb while trying to open this contraption from hell to giving up "assuming" this battery and the new battery wouldn't fix my issue. To finally giving up and gluing the key back together to finding this video an hour later, to figuring out that my 20 year old oem battery was perfectly fine, Evan you saved whats left of my sanity after this video! Thank you! 🙏🏻🤪

Worked for my 525i, thanks so much! My car has a few issues and im so glad my key isnt broken, thanks man!

I was literally about to cut my key in half and replace the battery, i didn’t realize they just unpaired randomly. Thank you so much!

@EvanGoyuk

4 жыл бұрын

Anytime!

80% of the time of "I'll show you how to do it" making you ultra anxious ffs And apart from this, this method works 100%! Thumbs up!

Im in NZ and I did this on my X5 and its bloody worked!! Cost - $0 thanks for saving my bank account 🙏😇

OMG IT WORKED!!! My brother had this E39 for a full year without the remotes working because he didn’t know this!!!! I’ve had this for a month and i’m so happy i found this!!!! On google i first found a place that said you have to turn the key to position 5 times really quickly and that sounded odd to me so i needed to see a video explaining this to believe it and it’s nice that just once was enough. Doing it 5 times sounded like a prank to make the alarm go off for 5 minutes not being able to stop it :)

@fitnesspoint2006

3 жыл бұрын

5x is when you dont have an existing paired key. Meaning a brand new key and no other existing key.

This worked absolutely perfect! So glad I watched this!

Ok, i have to apologize man, I was talking crap at first because I wanted you to go straight to the key issue, but, By me following your instructions, my key works NOW and it did not before. Thanks..

Wow, it worked. I have been using my BMW car as manual for 18 months now after several mechanics told me that the computer box was dead and I needed to buy a new computer box. I was saving money to get a new computer box. Wow excellent. Thank you

Thank you very much! This helped out a lot. No one else told me that you gotta have the doors shut and unlocked. Got it to work first try. Lifesaver!👍

@arnettaward787

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my husband passed so I inherited his 05 BMW never driven it because wasn't sure how to start it I had new batterie put in and checked

Your a fucking legend. Years later and still helping us out. Thanks dude!

You are a star….followed your instructions and remote key worked first time….thank you so very much.

OMG u just saved my entire life!!!!!!!! Thank u soooooo much!! My door stopped locking!!! The cylinder broke!! I had to leave my doors u locked overnight all week and I barely slept checking my car!!! U r a life saver!!! I love uuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!! Soooo happy!!!!!!

Great post, thank you! I put this to the test on our 2004 530i. I went through the motions as you specified, but rather than the doors locking after the third push of the BMW/lock button signaling success, my driver's and front passenger side windows went down approximately 25%, both rear windows went down slightly and cabin/dome lights came on. I reinserted the key into the ignition and turned it to position #1. Once done, I locked the doors with the lock button. I then tried to unlock the doors by pressing the unlock button but got no response. I opened the driver side door and reclosed it. Then a small miracle happened, things that hadn't been working started working again. Driver side window control for all windows was previously only working the driver side window and mirror. All other windows required lowering or raising them at each individual window and the passenger side mirror did not move unless while backing up when it would tilt down to view the blind spot. After going through your process, I can once again control all windows from the drivers side control panel, tilt the passenger side mirror and unlock the trunk via the remote, but CANNOT consistently unlock the doors as I was hoping. I'll try the process again and provide an update if and when possible. Bottom line, GREAT INFORMATION. Thanks for the post.

Hey Evan, it worked on the new key I ordered from Ebay. Thanks a lot for your clear instructions! So much fun when people share this kind of information... Thank you very much!

@EvanGoyuk

4 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Glad I can help... speaking of that I need to order a new key and get it cut. I don’t have a spare 😬

@dironizareyes596

Жыл бұрын

Is there anywhere I can go to cut my blank eBay key for my e46 besides the dealer?

Thank you so much!! I got a new battery for my X5, and after it was installed, both of my Diamond key fobs wouldn’t work for unlocking/locking it. I had to do it manually. Found your video and yesss they both work now! Thank you !

I have a 2003 e46. This morning i came out to go to work and no key fob action. Unlocked the trunk with key. Took out center passage way, got a fishing pole, duct taped a metal hook to the end and pulled the back door open. Tested the car battery.. putting out dang near 14 volts. Put new batteries in the key fob and still nothing. Came home today to do research and low and behold this dude knows what the hell he's talking about! IT WORKS PEOPLE. Thank you brother you just saved me a butt load of frustration. Thanks again!

Awesome! Thought my battery was dead. Tried this process and to my surprise, on the 2nd time it worked! Thanks so much for the tip.

That worked great and I almost went and purchased a new key for over $200.00 dollars. Thank you!

Top video, brought a e46 with key only working as key previous owner said never work , took 2 minutes and now fully working thanks

I had no faith that this would work! But boy was I wrong, it worked lik a champ. Once again thanks to KZread and smart people!!!!

Amazing, my E46 is 17 years old so I was convinced it was the battery.... this tricked fixed it in 20 seconds!!!

@mikimikipesevski6352

4 жыл бұрын

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Dude....thanks for the video,literally the 1st time it worked...saved me sooooo much 💰

Dealer charges $100 here in Cali to do this. Looked it up instead and you saved me good money. Thanks and subscribed

Thank you, I’m so happy. I thought this was totally a bogus video, but it worked. I’ve been manually locking and unlocking for 6 months. What a frickin pain until now

I invested in a new battery. Sobered it to the circuit board but nothing happened. I came across your post and tried it. First attempt and the key is working flawlessly. It seems you have helped a bunch of us with this easy to perform ¨magic trick.¨Thank you very much.

It worked on my second try on my 330d E46 Station wagon. My first try was with all doors closed and only the driver door unlocked, it didn't work. Second try was with all doors closed and all doors unlocked and it Worked, Thank you my friend. :).

@ningxin5900

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip! Same thing on my car. I couldn't get the key paired with the car until I unlock the door!

I don’t ever comment on KZread videos but I just tried this and thank you. Saved me tons of money.

Thanks dude. Great tip and so simple too. I've had a few e39's over the years and didn't know this.

Oh man yay!!! :) i thought my key was a goner! I feel so mechanically inclined! Thank you! :)

You are so fricking awesome dude. Longest time I thought my battery died.

@patriciabrantes9665

3 жыл бұрын

Leblanc

Make sure, after you depressed the BMW button the third time, that you let go of all the buttons. I made the mistake of keeping the unlock button pressed and it didn't work for a few trials the at the first round. . I reviewed the video and it work the second round, the first time. Thanks a lot. This saves me, the least, scratches on my door handles. It also saves me from going around the car just to unlock all the doors with my key. This is not a hoax. It really worked on my 2003 E39 as I was skeptical and was about ready to give up and tear my key fob for a new battery and possibly soldering the battery as well. Thanks again and my thumbs up!

Guy, it worked liked magic. I couldn't open my car boot because bad keynob. But now i can use the new remote to open it. I'm in Ghana, West Africa and it worked. Keep up with good works.

You champion!!! Thought I was screwed and new key required after all the hassle of changing the battery with no luck but your reset process worked a treat. Thanks for taking the time to help all. AAA+++

OMG! I bought a e46 coupe, and key didn’t work. After inspection, key was missing a battery so I put in a new one. And remote didn’t work, so I examined all input voltage and connections and everything should have worked. I was so pissed. And then I saw your video, this DIY at the time, seam so stupid and easy, then I thought - what is the chance it works, but I had nothing to lose and get in the car and try this, and it worked! I love you man!!!!

@fernandosanson1853

6 жыл бұрын

I’ve tried still won’t work what can I do anyone heeeelllllp🤷🏻‍♂️

Video is excellent. Step by step showing exactly how to position the key, what to do, what not to do and to finish the reprogramming. That is why so many of us got our BMW keys to work again on the first try. Your suggestion to attempt reprogram the key before replacing the battery is exactly what is missing in other videos. Many thanks.

@EvanGoyuk

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment!!!

Thrilled!!! Worked like a charm in seconds...was just about to order new batteries for both keys...you are the best!

DUDE YOU ARE THE MAN! I replaced the battery in my key fob which was a long and tedious process, and I was so disheartened to discover that my key fob was still not working. I eventually found your video, and boom! It worked, now I'm wondering if I even had to replace the battery at all! either way, THANK YOU! Liked and subscribed just because of how helpful you were!

worked perfectly, you just saved me a lot of money! subbed 😏

@maxabramson4781

5 жыл бұрын

Me, too. I've been trying to get my remote key to work since I got the car. Now it works like a champ!

Was opening door manually for months and this fixed it in 10 seconds, thank you

Thanks. I just tried it. My main key didn't work but found out my spare is totally fine. I appreciate your video!

my key is working now wtf .....you saved me $140. thanks bruh

Broooo! Thank you!!!! You saved me $200+ or a severed finger! 😂😂😂

@-Factopia

4 жыл бұрын

Lol balls on ice are my fav as well😋😃

So my morning started with my locking mechanism going out so I couldn't unlock my door manually and of course the remote hadn't worked since I had the car (3yrs). So I'm locked out and I can't use my other behicle because of course my BMW is parked behind it. So I Google some videos and decided to go thru the trunk crawlspace. Now I'm too big to fit so I took a pole with a hanger on the end and got to the back passenger side door handle amd got it! Yaaayy. But now I can't lock my car... Came across this video and baaammm! Got in & reprogrammed my ket! I am so 😁 thank you so much. It works and it was easy and quick!

Thank you, IT WORKED! after almost a year having to insert the key into the door lock to open the car, a million thanks!

Spent the day sitting on my keys in my back pocket and when I went out my Central locking on my z4 had stopped working, was gutted as it also works my roof but 2 mins following your vid and works like a dream. Thanks mate, much appreciated

@bengtpersson3856

5 жыл бұрын

Felsökningsproga

I tried and i hear little like click on the left side of the steering wheel, or somewhere left, i cant tell for sure, help please.. I have two keys, both lock and unlock car with old fashion method, and both keys are normally starting the car every day.. is there a possibility that fuse is dead? I would really appreciate if you can help me out with this :)

Very helpful. All other videos forget to mention car must be unlocked for it to work.

Thanks again for the super useful tips and tricks! I replaced the battery on my E46 spare key but the remote didn't work to remote open, only with key and in the ignition. I thought I'd done something wrong and broken it, but I followed these steps and now have a fully working spare key! Awesome.

man thanks for this but my issue is different, I lost the last key and the car is locked, I broke the driver side window glass and got myself a new key but don't know what to do anymore, I am in Chad in central Africa and no mecanic here could help

💯 had to completely cycle through 4 times. Now that nonworking key works fine. 🙏🏾

Fantastic video , I was reading threads on how to do this and was getting nowhere. Found your video and worked first time, many thanks .

I tried this on my older style European key fob and it worked perfectly. Thank you so much

Thank you. I thought my battery was dead.

@EvanGoyuk

6 жыл бұрын

+Ryan Roesing anytime!

Thanks Mate Worked a treat Thought I was up for $500 to get this fixed (Australia) Owe you a beer!

Thank you so much! I hate my X5 and with the key unpair I really it. I was going to buy a new key from the dealer. Using this car without the fob is terrible! Watching this video and I am back to normal. Thanks again!

So glad I cam across your video ! I watched your video twice and went into my garage at midnight to try it on my X5. On the first try it worked ! I've been opening the door with the key all this time and now no more. I initially watched videos about changing the battery and dragged my feet to do it. Thank you so much ! Problem solved !!

Programming Additional BMW Key Fobs So if you have a working key fob, but wish to program additional keys, follow these steps: Take the working key fob along with the ones you want to program inside the car with all doors and windows closed. Put the working key into the ignition and turn to position 1. At this point, the dash lights and accessories should turn on. Turn the key back and remove. On the working key, hold down the unlock button and press the lock button (the BMW logo) 3 times, then release the unlock button. The doors will then automatically lock and unlock. Take the new key and hold down the unlock button while pressing the BMW logo 3 times, then release the unlock button. Again the doors should lock and unlock, and you’re done. Programming a New Key from Scratch These instructions are for programming a new key when you do not have a working key fob. Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to position 1 and back rapidly 5 times. Remove the key Hold the unlock button and press the BMW logo 3 times, then release the unlock button. If you have additional keys you’d like to program at this time, repeat step 3 within 30 seconds from the original key programming. Turn on the ignition to complete the process.

Did it on my first try. Thanks so much, saved a few bucks.

@EvanGoyuk

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to hear it

Man the clutch god for this video, appreciate it man, thanks for the knowledge

You are an absolute legend!!! I just completed this with all 4x keys I have. Now they all work as they are meant to……Central locking & boot opens without fussy with door lock!! Yippee!!! Thank you

Watched and tried other videos, was going to order a new key, however your technique worked spot on! Thank you so much.

I just tried on my 2001 330i and it worked like a charm,thank you so much for the tip.

Thank you so much I haven't been able to use my key remotely since I bought it! Till now! 👍

I was really having a hard time trying to figure out how to reprogram my FOB. The other videos talked about it a little too fast for my taste. Thanks, man!

Thank you sooo much for ur video. I’ve had this problem with both my BMW 3 series convertible keys. The fob just stopped working one day and I couldn’t lock or unlock the car by pressing the fob buttons. Just happened to come across ur video and I went through the steps you outlined and now my key fobs are working perfectly fine. The doors are locking and unlocking 👍🏼 yay 😁

Wow, I am impressed! When I heard that "click", I almost died, so excited! That said, I came across your post during my search for why my rear windows in 03' e39 M5 suddenly stopped operating up or down...and same day, key fob no longer opens trunk, NOR the physical trunk latch?!? This happened directly after a rare commercial car wash, against my better judgment; but all windows were all the way up!

@johanros4221

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly... that second of silence that feels like an hour and then: Click Click! Pure joy. It's the small things in life...

My man, you’re the boss. All the way from South Africa. U just saved me a lot of money man. Thank u so much. God bless👑🙌🏼

thank the gods for people like you. Thank you from Vancouver canada!!! 300 dollars saved!

Awsome, I was about to break open my key to change the battery. This worked straight away. Outstanding.

I've seen a myriad of videos and THIS is the ONLY one that worked. You' re awesome bro. 1. I entered the car. Close the doors via the button. 2. Do the process 3. Nothing happened Again 1. I entered the car. Close the doors via closing button, I pushed th button again to open them 2. Applied the steps described in the video. 3. BANG! It worked

Worked first try for us! We've been thinking we needed a new battery. It has been 2 or 3 years since it worked. Thanks, man!

Thank you so much for sharing this saved me over 300 for a new key fob I am so grateful for your video it really worked and was super easy

Hats off to this guy. Simple instructions that work! I lost my main key and had to dig out the old backup one. I had stopped using it because it didn't operate remotely anymore but my first time attempt with this sequence made the doors lock and unlock and voila, remote is working again! I thought I was going to have to change the battery but now I'm relieved I don't have to cut it open. 👍👍

So Awesome! My car battery went completely dead over the winter. Key functions did not work anymore. I tried this was fixed in 15 seconds. I'm very happy!

Thank you so much Evan, your video was spot on man, you've saved me time running to the garage to get my keys reprogrammed. Big bless.

Worked for me. Thanks. 2001 BMW 325i Key appeared to be dead....now works fine