’01 bmw 525i

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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.
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Topic: ’01 bmw 525i

Posted By: cgraves
Subject: ’01 bmw 525i
Date Posted: June 06, 2011 at 7:55 AM

Hello all,

I have a 2001 525i BMW and I am looking to install a remote start/security system. Problem - when I purchased the car, I was only given one key. I was recently told when I began shopping for a remote start/security system, that I had to have 2 keys in order to make it work. Is this the case with all BMW's and remote start?

Seems everything can be complicated when you have a bimmer!

Thank you in advance....

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C Graves

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Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: June 06, 2011 at 4:36 PM

Obtain the grey valet key from a dealer, it's much, much cheaper than the regular key and use that in a 556 by-pass, in fact the 556 will ONLY work with the valet key in a BMW.

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