2004 bmw x5 remote start

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=114126
Printed Date: May 16, 2024 at 12:23 AM

Topic: 2004 bmw x5 remote start

Posted By: window
Subject: 2004 bmw x5 remote start
Date Posted: May 31, 2009 at 11:44 AM

i saw in a previous post that you can only use the valet key for remote start is this true

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Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: May 31, 2009 at 12:13 PM

Does the valet key start the vehicle...?

	Anti-Theft Type		BMW EWS® VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
	Anti-Theft Descript		THE KEY SENDS AN RF SIGNAL TO THE BCM MODULE THROUGH AN ANTENNA LOCATED AROUND THE IGNITION CYLINDER

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Posted By: window
Date Posted: May 31, 2009 at 12:24 PM

i dont have the valet key just key with buttons on it the post i read said to only use valet key and it will attemp to start only when i put the key against the ign wont try when key is in the box

Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: May 31, 2009 at 12:26 PM

Im guessing there telling you to use valet key...Because the cost of replacing OEM Key w/ buttons is far more...Will look up some bypasses for you...

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Posted By: chadwa2003
Date Posted: May 31, 2009 at 12:29 PM

You need to give up a key as far as I know the reason why they say valet key is because it is harder to fit the real key in the key coffin. You can just remove the immobilizer chip from the key and put it in the bypass module

Posted By: window
Date Posted: May 31, 2009 at 12:39 PM

im using tbxkey by bypass kit it says it has opt wiring but the transponder ring must be internal cause i dont see it when i put the key in the box nothing happens

Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: May 31, 2009 at 6:08 PM

Did you take the ring that comes w/ bypass and put it aroung ignition cylider...Post your bypass wiring...? There should be a chip inside your key(not visible to you) that the vehicles need to see to start or stay running...! Call a Key Shop/Locksmith and see what they can make you a "Valet" key for...Put that one in the bypass...

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Posted By: window
Date Posted: May 31, 2009 at 6:29 PM

yes i put the ring on the cylinder and didnt get anything im using the tbxkey from bypass kit tried both ways to install still nothing