From Keyless Entry --To now Keyonly entry..

[bmwthree2three]

I have a 99 323ic. Its remote lock, unlock, arm, disarm.. all those things stopped working few months back. I tried replacing the battery in remote, but it didnt help. Since then i have been locking my car manually with the key. Does anyone else also had same problem? If so, do you know whats happening here and if there is anything i can do about it?
After reading many many posts by searching for "Keyless Entry" in this forum.
1) I thought either its the sensor under the hood or Key reinitialization.
I tried looking for sensor, couldn't find it, it looks like it wasn't there at all (previous owner lost it somehow,i guess). But it used to work until it started working erratically and then stopped completely.
2) I tried key reinitialization using the steps found on this forum.. All that press lock-unlock keys 3 times after putting key into ignition etc. Didnt do anything.
Another thing i noticed was that, the LED which used to be lit (adjacent to shift stick), isnt lit anymore (for past few months i guess). Any ideas?..
Thanks in advance.

[bmwthree2three]

Any ideas? Com on guys..

[vadim321go]

im having hte same problem, after properly configuring the remote it works for a few tries and then just stops. i dont understand wtf is the problem

ur not hte only one

[bmwthree2three]

im having hte same problem, after properly configuring the remote it works for a few tries and then just stops. i dont understand wtf is the problem

ur not hte only one

Is the LED near the shift stick lit on your car? What do u mean by configuring remote? any details? Thanks

[bmwthree2three]

Any ideas guys?

[leedawg]

Get a new alarm system... :D

[vadim321go]

follow these instructions:
PROGRAMMING BMW TWO BUTTON ROUND REMOTE


It’s easy, but you have to follow this in the exact sequence or it will not work.

PREPARATION
1. Close all doors, trunk, and hood
2. The security system must be in “disarm” mode
The key must be removed from the ignition key slot
ENTER CODE-LEARNING MODE
3. Open the trunk and leave it opened
4. Open the driver’s door and sit in the driver’s seat.
5. Close the driver’s door.
6. Cycle the ignition switch five times between the “OFF” position and position 2,(ignition “ON”, all dash warning lamps will illuminate) Te red status LED will illuminate continuously, an the siren will ‘chirp’ once, to indicate that the code learning mode has been initiated.
DO NOT START ENGINE AT ANY TIME DURRING THIS PROCESS!!!
The ignition switch cycling in #6 must be performed within Ten seconds.
The sequence in steps #1-#6 must be performed within 45 seconds.
REGISTER/DELETE ID CODE(S)
7. Open driver’s door, (remain seated in driver’s seat).
8. Close driver’s door.
9. Press and release any button on the remote you wish to register into the system, the status LED will shut of momentarily to indicate that one ID code has been registered.
10. Repeat steps 7 through 9 to register the remaining three ID codes
It is possible for system to memorize a total of four different ID codes. As a new code is initialized into memory, the oldest code in memory is automatically deleted. If you had lost your remotes and wished to delete the lost remote ID code from memory, you could initialize the ID code from a newly purchased replacement transmitter four times thereby deleting the previous ID codes from system memory.
EXITING CODE-LEARNING MODE:
11. Open driver’s door, and exit from vehicle leaving the door opened.
12. Close trunk.
13. Close driver’s door. The LED will turn off and the siren will ‘chirp’ twice.
14. The initialization procedure is now completed: test all remotes to confirm operation.


it worked for me but there is something wrong with the system as it resets itself and stops working

[bmwthree2three]

follow these instructions:
PROGRAMMING BMW TWO BUTTON ROUND REMOTE


It’s easy, but you have to follow this in the exact sequence or it will not work.

PREPARATION
1. Close all doors, trunk, and hood
2. The security system must be in “disarm” mode
The key must be removed from the ignition key slot
ENTER CODE-LEARNING MODE
3. Open the trunk and leave it opened
4. Open the driver’s door and sit in the driver’s seat.
5. Close the driver’s door.
6. Cycle the ignition switch five times between the “OFF” position and position 2,(ignition “ON”, all dash warning lamps will illuminate) Te red status LED will illuminate continuously, an the siren will ‘chirp’ once, to indicate that the code learning mode has been initiated.
DO NOT START ENGINE AT ANY TIME DURRING THIS PROCESS!!!
The ignition switch cycling in #6 must be performed within Ten seconds.
The sequence in steps #1-#6 must be performed within 45 seconds.
REGISTER/DELETE ID CODE(S)
7. Open driver’s door, (remain seated in driver’s seat).
8. Close driver’s door.
9. Press and release any button on the remote you wish to register into the system, the status LED will shut of momentarily to indicate that one ID code has been registered.
10. Repeat steps 7 through 9 to register the remaining three ID codes
It is possible for system to memorize a total of four different ID codes. As a new code is initialized into memory, the oldest code in memory is automatically deleted. If you had lost your remotes and wished to delete the lost remote ID code from memory, you could initialize the ID code from a newly purchased replacement transmitter four times thereby deleting the previous ID codes from system memory.
EXITING CODE-LEARNING MODE:
11. Open driver’s door, and exit from vehicle leaving the door opened.
12. Close trunk.
13. Close driver’s door. The LED will turn off and the siren will ‘chirp’ twice.
14. The initialization procedure is now completed: test all remotes to confirm operation.


it worked for me but there is something wrong with the system as it resets itself and stops working

THanks. I have few questions on your instructions..
Step #2, Since remote is not working, how do i know if i am in disarm mode or not?
Step #6 Red status LED... you mean the one beside shift stick? That is not illuminating in my car for past few months.