If I remember rite turn ignion on just so the dash lights up then turn it off take key out press and hold alarm button and press BMW button 3 time the doors will lock if it works but as soon as you take the key out you have 30 second to press buttons don't worry you can't do it any harm just do I all in one swoop turn on turn off pull out press and hold while pressing BMW 3 times job done . good luck