1997 - 1999 BMW 3-Series Remote Programming Instructions

1. Make sure all doors, hood, and trunk are closed.
2. Open the trunk door.
3. Open the driver's door, and sit in the driver's seat.
4. Close the driver's door.
5. Turn ignition switch to on and off 5 times ending in off. (Do not start the car.) Your alarm light will turn on and the siren on the alarm will chirp to let you know it is ready. (This can also be used to test if you have the alarm.)
6. Open and close the driver's door while staying in your seat.
7. Press any button on the remote.
8. The light will flash to indicate your remote has been programed.
9. Repeat steps 6 & 7 to program any other remotes, up to 4 remotes a car.
10. To exit program mode open driver's door and leave the door open.
11. Close the trunk lid and close the driver's door the siren should chirp again, and the red light will shut off.
12. Test your remotes to make sure they work correctly.
13. NOTE: All the steps from 2 - 5 must be done within 45 seconds. Step 5 must be done within 10 seconds.