94 530i Remote Control

[jhill000]

I recently purchased a 530i. Quite a step up from my '81 320i! With it came two keys with remotes, but the lettering has been worn off of the remotes. Could anyone provide me with the info about what the 3 buttons do? Thank you very much.

[DaCan23]

Top button - Lock / Unlock
Middle - Arm Alarm
Bottom - Panic Alarm

Lock & Activate Alarm, Top then Middle
Unlock & Disarm Alarm - Top only

[Sweetwater]

And don't forget to replace the battery (or is there more than one). My remote is just hanging on the keyring for show these days...

[DaCan23]

Battery is an SR 2032... real cheap.. I had bought a bunch for another purpose at like $10 for 15 of em

[jhill000]

Thank you for the quick reply and info!

[DaCan23]

Actually now that I think about it, battery is a CR 2032

[Qsilver7]

Actually now that I think about it, battery is a CR 2032

Hmmm, I thought the battery was CR 2025?



If you want more info about the BMW/Alpine Keyless Entry System...go to my cardomain web site and scroll down past the pics of the control unit under the rear seat: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/739005/3

You'll see more images and instructions for this system:


And to add to the description of the remote fob's buttons...
1a - the top bottom arms/disarms (locks/unlocks) the doors but the car is NOT double-locked.
2a - arms/disarms central locking (DOUBLE-LOCKS the car...trunk and fuel filler door...doors cannot be opened manually even from the interior or with windows down...and shuts down the starter & fuel supply)
3a - panic mode