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Originally Posted by Jblackbelt
hi everyone,
To go along with the new car we ordered a spare key, assuming it would be able to start the car. Dealer says we are first ones in US to order key for it. However, after recieving the key the dealer or us cannot get it to start using the spare key. They are going to check with BMW to make sure it can. In the mean time, I wanted to confirm with you all that the spare key should start the car.
Thanks,
Jblackbelt
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If I recall correctly, the dealer needs to program the key first to make it work with your car. I would assume that they would have to do the same on the car so that the car and the key are 'aware' of each other. The spare key should allow you to start the car. See hayden's comment on that above. The manual also explains this in detail. You can also download an electronic version if you follow this link:
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Owner/dgh.aspx
Hope this helps.