How Do I Program My BMW Key Fob?

If you need to program your BMW key fob in Darlington or Sumter, there’s no need to be intimidated. You don’t need to be an expert BMW key programmer to get the job done, and anyone can successfully program a key fob in a few minutes. In this guide, we’ll go through the two different ways to program your key: programming extra BMW key fobs and programming a brand new BMW key fob from scratch. Let’s get started.

If you already have a working BMW key fob and need to program additional keys, you’ll use the original key fob to program the BMW key fob replacements. Grab your keys and follow the instructions:

1. Sit inside the car with all of your keys and make sure that all the windows are closed.
2. Place the working key into the ignition and turn it to position 1. This means the dash lights and accessories should turn on, but the engine will not.
3. Turn the key back and remove.
4. Still using the original key, hold down the unlock button and press the lock button 3 times. Release the unlock button, and the doors will automatically lock and unlock.
5. Take the new key and hold down the unlock button while pressing the BMW logo 3 times. Release the unlock button, and the doors should lock and unlock to show that the programming has been completed.

What if you’re starting fresh with a brand new BMW key fob replacement in Marion? Then the process is slightly different. That means you don’t have a working key fob, so you’ll need to follow a different process to get your new key synched with your vehicle. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Insert key into the ignition and turn it to position 1, then off. Repeat this step 5 times in rapid succession.
2. Remove the key.
3. Hold the unlock button and press the BMW logo 3 times, then release the unlock button.
4. If you have additional keys you’d like to program at this time, repeat step 3 within 30 seconds from the original key programming.
5. Turn on the ignition to complete the process.

Whether you need to pick up a new BMW key battery or a BMW key fob replacement, we’ve got you covered at BMW of Florence. Contact us with any questions about your automotive needs or just stop by BMW of Florence. Our service center would be happy to help you with your BMW key fob, and our parts department has plenty of BMW key batteries in stock.