Key was dead because of a bad battery. I pryed open the case to find the Batt spot welded in place. Used a jeweler's screwdriver and a lil elbow grease to pop the welds. (took about 15 min to do both welds. If you succed without breaking the contacts... repleace with Rayovac CR2016. Use a lil glue to hold the batt in place (rubber cement or like NOT SUPER GLUE!) and glue shut with super glue or your choice.
Reprogram per instructions on this site and you are done!:thumbup:
Link to another post with instructions: http://bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8043
1) Get in and close all doors.
2) Turn on the ingition and turn off quickly. (No more than 5 seconds) to start the process. Next action must take place within 30 seconds.
3) Remove the 1st key.
4) Hold the key up near your left shoulder (this is so it is closer to the remote reciever antenna - someone else suggested this).
5) Hold down the unlock button (which is button 1 on my key) and press the lock button 3 times (center button on my key). Release the unlock button and the doors lock which confirms the operation.
Reprogram per instructions on this site and you are done!:thumbup:
Link to another post with instructions: http://bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8043
1) Get in and close all doors.
2) Turn on the ingition and turn off quickly. (No more than 5 seconds) to start the process. Next action must take place within 30 seconds.
3) Remove the 1st key.
4) Hold the key up near your left shoulder (this is so it is closer to the remote reciever antenna - someone else suggested this).
5) Hold down the unlock button (which is button 1 on my key) and press the lock button 3 times (center button on my key). Release the unlock button and the doors lock which confirms the operation.