e46 key setup with keyless entry

[george graves]

I ordered the E46 style key/ key less entry from United Auto Security received both keys with BMW emblems in them

As you can see, the new style key is exactly like my wife's X3 key. I wish I new that they secretly offered a roundel option.

What are the function of the buttons on the remote? The ebay ad says the remote has a aux channel - but the remote has 3 buttons. What do they all do? Can someone host the manual?

[accident]

What are the function of the buttons on the remote? The ebay ad says the remote has a aux channel - but the remote has 3 buttons. What do they all do? Can someone host the manual?

if the arrow is unlock, and the roundel is lock like on the BMW keys, the trunk button is probably your AUX, since the alarm was made for models without a trunk release

[george graves]

Isn't lock/unlock on the same button like most alarms?

[accident]

Isn't lock/unlock on the same button like most alarms?

my alarm remote has separate buttons for lock and unlock, as do the newer BMWs. My girlfriend's mom has an E46, arrow button is unlock, roundel is lock, and trunk is trunk obviously. on this remote it's most likely that the trunk button is the AUX

[george graves]

Thanks! Maybe one of the guys that actually owns one will chime in to confirm?

[StereoInstaller1]

George, most alarms have separate arm/disarm buttons these days.

[iwantspeed]

I'm almost convinced on pulling the trigger on this.

key less e46 style key for 150
I called them and they have a new website

http://unitedautosecurity.net/BMW-E30-M3-3-Series-84-93-C141723.aspx

[george graves]

I've found a unit with what looks like identical keys being sold for 55 shipped - different (cheaper) looking module. But they don't ship to the states - and they don't have it listed on their web site anymore. I've sent them an email - I'll let you know if it pans out - don't hold your breath.

[StereoInstaller1]

There ya go!

Turns out that Scytek makes the brains for the United piece, but not they keys, so no deal on my end.

[Gooch]

Keep us updated, George. I figured out my central locking and am thinking of pulling the trigger on one of these kits.

I was thinking of trying to swap the key blade and innards into an OEM key. I don't know if it would work out due to the thicker key blade on the OEM keys, but I have access to some OEM key fobs so I thought I could sacrifice one of the keys that come with the kit.

[accident]

There ya go!

Turns out that Scytek makes the brains for the United piece, but not they keys, so no deal on my end.

good to know, this eased my fears of buying one and having the unit be a piece of shit.

[ck_taft325is]

I'm thinking I'll have to grab one of these down the road. Is $150.00 a bit steep though for essentially "cool looking" keyless entry?

[robrez]

The Roundel button in the center locks it and the bottom button unlocks it. The blinkers and center tail lights also flash when either button is pressed. The third button just flashes the lights.

[StereoInstaller1]

I'm thinking I'll have to grab one of these down the road. Is $150.00 a bit steep though for essentially "cool looking" keyless entry?

Considering that the basic system I use is $175 INSTALLED...um, yeah, kinda steep.

that is a $50 system with $100 remotes

[robrez]

I was thinking of trying to swap the key blade and innards into an OEM key. I don't know if it would work out due to the thicker key blade on the OEM keys, but I have access to some OEM key fobs so I thought I could sacrifice one of the keys that come with the kit.

This guy swapped the innards from the UAS crappy key into an OEM housing. Since it's a late model car, he also had to make the transponder fit too. But like I said before, UAS now carries better made keys (the $79.95 version).

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1430315&highlight=uas