New to me car, and keys don't work!

Kdubs88 · 03-06-2019, 02:04 AM

Hey guys, so I'm cross posting this thread for more exposure, as I figured it's the same stuff in an e9x and an e82. If this is not allowed just let me know and I'll remove the post I just need some help.

So, yesterday I picked up a 135i m package 6mt. The car came equipped with comfort access, it has the removable key battery and the lines on the door handle. Anyhow, my key buttons don't work, and neither do any of the comfort features. I have to physically take the key out of the fob and stick it in the cylinder to lock/unlock.

So far I've replaced the battery to the key with a brand new one, and checked the fuses. Fuse #6 (5amp) was toast, so I put in a new one. All the other fuses were fine. Still no luck. I'm new to the e82, I've had 2 e92s and 2 e90s. I know most of the stuff is the same but what else should I be checking?

Also, on a side note is there way to calibrate the active steering with inpa? The car just got an alignment but the shop couldn't figure out the active steering. Wheels are straight and car tracks straight but the steering wheel is cocked almost 45° to the left and it's bugging me.

Thanks for any help you guys might offer!

Kdubs88 · 03-06-2019, 02:42 AM

Update: the car came with a new diversity antenna not installed. I just installed it and now the buttons on the keys work, but the comfort features do not. What should I look at next?

bluewater328 · 03-06-2019, 05:00 AM

I'm just wondering if someone cut new keys and didn't have them programmed.

For your alignment, not sure about the active steering, but to get that steering wheel at 12 o'clock, check out this DIY if your vehicle is tracking straight.

DIY: Centering the steering wheel after getting an alignment easily! https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=749585

03-06-2019, 02:04 AM	#1
Kdubs88 Private 20 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 328i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	New to me car, and keys don't work! Hey guys, so I'm cross posting this thread for more exposure, as I figured it's the same stuff in an e9x and an e82. If this is not allowed just let me know and I'll remove the post I just need some help. So, yesterday I picked up a 135i m package 6mt. The car came equipped with comfort access, it has the removable key battery and the lines on the door handle. Anyhow, my key buttons don't work, and neither do any of the comfort features. I have to physically take the key out of the fob and stick it in the cylinder to lock/unlock. So far I've replaced the battery to the key with a brand new one, and checked the fuses. Fuse #6 (5amp) was toast, so I put in a new one. All the other fuses were fine. Still no luck. I'm new to the e82, I've had 2 e92s and 2 e90s. I know most of the stuff is the same but what else should I be checking? Also, on a side note is there way to calibrate the active steering with inpa? The car just got an alignment but the shop couldn't figure out the active steering. Wheels are straight and car tracks straight but the steering wheel is cocked almost 45° to the left and it's bugging me. Thanks for any help you guys might offer!
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Kdubs88 Private 20 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 328i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	Update: the car came with a new diversity antenna not installed. I just installed it and now the buttons on the keys work, but the comfort features do not. What should I look at next?
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bluewater328 Colonel 626 Rep 2,100 Posts Drives: 2011 bluewater 328i LCI sedan Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	I'm just wondering if someone cut new keys and didn't have them programmed. For your alignment, not sure about the active steering, but to get that steering wheel at 12 o'clock, check out this DIY if your vehicle is tracking straight. DIY: Centering the steering wheel after getting an alignment easily! https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=749585
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