Replacement Remote Key Inoperative (66 06 06)

Publication date: 2006-10-04
Reference number: 66 06 06

REPLACEMENT REMOTE KEY INOPERATIVE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI B66 06 06, Date of Issue: October 4, 2006

BMW:	E65, E66 (7 Series) with Comfort Access (option 322)
GROUP:	Remote Control System

SUBJECT

Replacement Remote Key Inoperative

SITUATION

The functions of the "Comfort Access" system are not available on replacement keys (remote controls) ordered after delivery of the vehicle. The other functions, e.g. "engine start" are not affected.

The original keys work perfectly.

CAUSE

Initialization error

PROCEDURE

Using CIP 15.2 or higher (now Progman) perform the following procedure:

Select "Load Software" after Progman session is started
Answer "No" to "Have control modules been replaced?"
If a "Status Report" is displayed then continue updating the vehicle software before performing the next step. Refer to SI B09 05 01 (Coding, Individualization, Programming) Procedure B
Select "Retrofits"
Select "Key CA"
Select "Four Keys" and finish the procedure as instructed
This procedure will give the Comfort Access system the ability to use 4 remote control keys (normally the factory has 2 remotes initialized)

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Defect Code: Refer to KSD

Labor Operation: Refer to KSD

Labor Allowance: Refer to KSD