New Key Fob Programming

tr0gd0r · 03-19-2017, 08:24 PM

I just bought a 2014 BMW 328i and it only came with one key fob. I ordered a new key from the BMW dealership and received it the other day.

The dealership told me to program the new key I just needed to hold the key up to the steering column in the designated area and start the car.

I have tried this multiple times both with and without a working key in the car. The car still wont recognize the new key. The new key buttons wont unlock or lock the car either.

The metal key in the fob does unlock the doors, so I believe the key was ordered correctly.

Anyone have any clues on how to get my car to recognize the new key? Do I need to have the dealership program it for me?

There was some confusion when I ordered the key as to whether it could be programmed by holding it up to the steering column or if I needed to have the service department do it.

I'd like to avoid paying the fee to have the dealership do the programming because it will cost over $100.

jparnes1 · 03-19-2017, 08:35 PM

Did you try googling this?

Billfitz · 03-19-2017, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jparnes1

Did you try googling this?

+1. You won't have to look too far, I've seen the correct procedure posted here.

BMWalltheway · 03-19-2017, 08:56 PM

If googling for possible solution doesn't help, then I'm afraid you'll have to go to the stealership and assume position.

tr0gd0r · 03-19-2017, 11:46 PM

I have tried all the methods that I could find on Google.

Basic steps below:
1. Unlock car
2. Get in car with both old and new keys
3. Hold new key to the steering wheel
4. Hold brake and press start/stop
5. Car starts but I get no prompt for the new FOB and the new FOB does not unlock doors or start car on its own

Process 2
1. Unlock car
2. Get in car with only new key fob
3. Hold keyfob to steering column
4. Hold brake and press start/stop
5. Car does not start and shows message on KOMBI indicating no key FOB found

sushiming · 03-20-2017, 06:08 AM

If you ordered it from the dealer they should code the key for you and cut the inside key same as ur original key.

As mine only had one key and I did the same, luckily the seller paid for the other key as they lost it.

slief · 03-20-2017, 07:49 PM

Here is a video or setting up a new FOB. I have read that if one key is lost, the dealer may have to deactivate it in the onboard system. I am not sure if that is true or not. Hopefully this video helps.

03-19-2017, 08:24 PM	#1
tr0gd0r New Member 13 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	New Key Fob Programming I just bought a 2014 BMW 328i and it only came with one key fob. I ordered a new key from the BMW dealership and received it the other day. The dealership told me to program the new key I just needed to hold the key up to the steering column in the designated area and start the car. I have tried this multiple times both with and without a working key in the car. The car still wont recognize the new key. The new key buttons wont unlock or lock the car either. The metal key in the fob does unlock the doors, so I believe the key was ordered correctly. Anyone have any clues on how to get my car to recognize the new key? Do I need to have the dealership program it for me? There was some confusion when I ordered the key as to whether it could be programmed by holding it up to the steering column or if I needed to have the service department do it. I'd like to avoid paying the fee to have the dealership do the programming because it will cost over $100.
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jparnes1 Colonel 245 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Did you try googling this? __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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BMWalltheway Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2017 440xi GC AW/CR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	If googling for possible solution doesn't help, then I'm afraid you'll have to go to the stealership and assume position.
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03-19-2017, 11:46 PM	#5
tr0gd0r New Member 13 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I have tried all the methods that I could find on Google. Basic steps below: 1. Unlock car 2. Get in car with both old and new keys 3. Hold new key to the steering wheel 4. Hold brake and press start/stop 5. Car starts but I get no prompt for the new FOB and the new FOB does not unlock doors or start car on its own Process 2 1. Unlock car 2. Get in car with only new key fob 3. Hold keyfob to steering column 4. Hold brake and press start/stop 5. Car does not start and shows message on KOMBI indicating no key FOB found
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sushiming Private 16 Rep 64 Posts Drives: E91 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	If you ordered it from the dealer they should code the key for you and cut the inside key same as ur original key. As mine only had one key and I did the same, luckily the seller paid for the other key as they lost it.
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slief Enlisted Member 17 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Simi Valley, Ca iTrader: (0)	Here is a video or setting up a new FOB. I have read that if one key is lost, the dealer may have to deactivate it in the onboard system. I am not sure if that is true or not. Hopefully this video helps.
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