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precisely. If you lock with the aftermarket alarm, if the fob is close enough to the steering column, it will lock and unlock right after. I suggested the valet key, but i have heard of people stashing the key far as they can away from the tumbler, and had no issues. Ted

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Why oh why do I have to keep repeating that hoary old line going back to 98 with the introduction of the E46 about "only using the valet key because of locking problems". If people only listened this post would be about three pages shorter.

correction to my previous statement. precisely. If you lock with the aftermarket alarm, if the fob is close enough to the steering column, it will lock and unlock right after. I suggested the valet key, but i have heard of people stashing the large factory key fob far as they can away from the tumbler, and had no issues. by far away, the driver kick panel or towards the firewall.Ted

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Or place whole in a metal box and ground it.

howie ll wrote: Or place whole in a metal box and ground it.

that's an option or DO what HOWIE suggested from day one, and noted on every bwm post you see on this forum. "USE THE VALET KEY FOR IMMOBILIZER BYPASS"Ted

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ok guys dang, i knew i would get flamed but wow!!! The only reason I didnt use the Valet key is because I dont have one!!! Im doing my best to not spend 60 dollars on a valet key

haha take it easy, we aren't flaming you. Just simply giving you our professional opinion. remember a dealer cut key + program is 60. if you go to a local lock smith, get an aftermarket key programmed and UNCUT, its only 25. it will work perfect for your application.Ted

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ok ill have to go ahead and try that because i dont really need it cut. Its weird because I actually was able to take the battery out the keyfob but right when the other wire is connected it always thinks the key is in the ignition when pressing the lock button. I dont see how this would change with the valet key.....it doesnt make any sense........I have the key pretty far from the steerig column right now and it still does it

howie i guess i shouldve read your other posts "This is starting to get repetitive so one more time! Programme the Valet switch and use it! On E46 type and onwards the key with the buttons is still "talking" (as I once found out even with its battery removed) one of the things it's saying is "the ignition key is still in the ignition, don't lock me!" " sorry about that.......Ill go ahead and buy the valet key now :-(

did you wrap it as per instructions of the evo can? you have to remember. The large fob contains more than just the immobilizer. It has keyless electronics, RFID chip for proximity, and tons of other stuff. the valet is a metal key with immobilizer info, nothing else.Ted

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