01-19-2018, 08:06 AM | #23 |
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Did this work? I have tried with mine and not sure it is the remote or the process.
See post http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...6#post22669686 |
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01-19-2018, 09:06 PM | #24 |
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Hey All - dealership just sent me a new fob. Went to try it out, and it wasn't programmed. Came here and saw this post, followed the directions, key was programmed in 5 seconds. I have comfort access. Easy to program, almost a joke.
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01-19-2018, 10:10 PM | #25 |
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Dealer is your first and only source for the fob.
I learned this the very hard way and after spending countless hours trying to discover an alternative. It doesn't exist. Only brand new/blank fobs can be programmed to your car's VIN. Programming can be done not by the dealer but by the regional BMW parts center, including the cutting of the new blade (which is sold separately). Despite what people may say, once a FOB is programmed to a VIN it cannot be formatted and reprogrammed to a different VIN. That FOB dies with that VIN in it. You can only work with new/blank FOBs. Not sure about the 2-hours either. When the parts center ships the FOB to the dealer, they don't even open the package. It's already programmed and ready to go. Your least painful option is to ask the dealer to match Tischer's online price (Tischer won't ship FOBs since someone has to check your identity in person and make you sign some forms). |
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01-20-2018, 07:58 AM | #26 |
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How much did you pay for a new key? if you don't mind to ask.
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01-20-2018, 09:11 PM | #27 |
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Do you have any steps or a specific link to teach how to get it programmed?
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Thank you SOOOOO night for this top tip. It worked like a charm. I recently purchased a 2015 X5d and it only had one fob (they ordered a second and delivered it unprogrammed). The purchasing process was terrible compared to other BMW experiences I've had. Happy I don't have to go back there for anything after finding this post. |
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08-05-2018, 12:31 PM | #30 |
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I Just bought a 2015 X5d Sport. It only had one key so dealer ordered a second one for us. It was mailed toour house. I was able to set it up by holding it to key on the door column. We do have comfort access and it worked without any special key programming.
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08-05-2018, 02:44 PM | #31 |
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I got a key from Rallye for $300 plus tax...
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