AUTO LOCKSMITHS
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A menu will appear with a list of all the keys for that vehicle and any free slots available . To start the OBD learning procedure press the ‘ OBD Read SK ’ button on the right of the bottom navigation .
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Then in the next menu , select ‘ Key learning ’ from the next menu .
The tool will then read the data from the BMW ’ s CAS system . Once this is done simply press ‘ OK ’ and then select ‘ OBD Learning ’
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Next instructions on how to carry out the |
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Next , a disclaimer will appear explaining |
procedure will appear . Read them carefully then select ‘ OK ’. |
the potential risk of losing key data , which is why we |
performed a key data back |
up earlier in this guide . |
To continue click ‘ OK ’. |
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Your Autel IM608 will now read the current ECU , once this is completed the tool will ask you if you have a working key . Press ‘ Yes ’ to continue .
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It will then prompt you to place your blank remote as close to the ignition coil as possible once the key is in position click ‘ OK ’ it will then read the password . If successful , the screen will read . “ Read Password successful .” and give you the DME-CAS password , EWS5 password and the ISN code .
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Press ‘ OK ’ to continue which will take you back to the menu with the list of keys , now select a key slot that is free and press ‘ Write key ’. The IM608 will then establish a connection with the vehicle . Once complete you will be prompted to “ Please put NEW key close to start coil .” and the ‘ Key Frequency ’.
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Place the blank key against the ignition coil once again and press ‘ OK ’ the tool will then display the message “ Key learning has two steps , please wait .. The first step of authenticating key information is in progress …” it will then change the message as it progresses . After this you will hear the vehicle ignition switch off and on again .
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If successful , the IM608Pro will display the message “ Write key successful !” and instruct you to place the key close to the induction coil and press and hold the ignition for ten seconds to allow the vehicle to learn the key after which the key will work normally .
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Once you have done this click ‘ OK ’ on your IM608 and test the key works by turning on the ignition and starting the engine .
Congratulations you now have a new working BMW 6 Series key .
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