1995 BMW 525i Remote key alarm system

TARTOBY

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1995 BMW 525I
6 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
165,000 MILES

How do you reset the factory alarm system if the initializing of a new key transmitter fails?

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 AT 8:13 AM

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Can you tell me the initialization steps that you took?

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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 AT 9:05 AM

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I followed the directions of the owner's manual; I pointed the factory key toward the transmitter, held button #3 while depressing button #1 three times after performing the ignition position functions.

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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 AT 11:03 AM

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Send the last seven of the VIN, your car is in a transitional year for that model, I need to ID the car.

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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 AT 10:47 PM

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The VIN is WBAHD5329SGB39202. Thanks for your help!

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Thursday, November 12th, 2009 AT 7:05 AM

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The factory alarm for the E34 cars was not in the key, but in a remote fob. That initialization procedure should be to disconnect the alarm module for 30 seconds. If no joy, call John at Autobahn dismantling, (619)444-2290 He will guide you.