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soldado37
05-25-2006, 10:15 AM
Does anyone knows if all the 1994's 530i brought the key with remote? My owners manual says it supposely does, but I bought my car 1 week ago and I got 3 keys but not the one with a remote and I stopped by the dealer and the guy said some didn't bring it but he didn't looked very savvy.

Thanks
Mike-AZ
05-25-2006, 11:45 AM
My '94 540i does not have the all-in-one key, just the flashlight key and seperate three-button remote. But I do know that the '95 540i came with the all-in-one, so I suspect that the 530i does as well. -- Mike
soldado37
05-25-2006, 11:50 AM
Mine didn't bring any remote.
SchnellE34
05-25-2006, 12:50 PM
check under the back seat for the keyless entry module, that is a sure sign your car is equipped with the technology. I belive you can purchase another remote and program it to your car. Bruno's site has some info about it. (http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/maintenance/electrical/prog_remote.htm)
soldado37
05-25-2006, 01:03 PM
check under the back seat for the keyless entry module, that is a sure sign your car is equipped with the technology. I belive you can purchase another remote and program it to your car. Bruno's site has some info about it. (http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/maintenance/electrical/prog_remote.htm)


Thanks for your reply. I am going to look for it then.
joshua43214
05-25-2006, 02:13 PM
My '94 540i has the 2 button key, they are really pricey, so alot of folks buy a regular replacement key when the system inevitably fails.
bbig119
05-25-2006, 02:28 PM
check under the back seat for the keyless entry module, that is a sure sign your car is equipped with the technology. I belive you can purchase another remote and program it to your car. Bruno's site has some info about it. (http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/maintenance/electrical/prog_remote.htm)

Do you know if Bruno's procedure will allow you to add an additional remote? Mine is on the key and currently works, but is somewhat flaky.
SchnellE34
05-25-2006, 02:50 PM
What about changing the battery?
bbig119
05-25-2006, 06:18 PM
What about changing the battery?

Done that. It works, but before the battery swap I spent a good 10 minutes trying to disarm the alarm system. Its better now, but still sometimes I have to tap it once or twice to get it to lock or unlock the car. Because of this I've been a little hesitant to engage the alarm. Getting a new remote isn't at the top of my list of things to buy for the car, but wouldn't hurt knowing if there's a good alternative to buying a new key/remote from the stealer.