BMW Keyless Entry not working

Hello Cathy

It does indeed have keyless entry. It needs reprogramming when you get a new remote. Also if you disconnect the battery. Usually a local car alarm fitting shop, or an auto-electrician will do it. Plus of course a Ford dealership.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Keyless+Entry+Remote+System+1999+Ford+Windstar

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The Lock's lock from the door switches ? If they do it's not a fuse problem . Which of these does your vehicle have ?
Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (with Accessory 2 Way Remote)
Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (without Accessory 2 Way remote)

The keyless entry system is a vehicle entry device. The keyless entry system is used in conjunction with the body control module (BCM) to remotely activate certain vehicle features. Keyless entry will lock/unlock the doors/liftgate when a corresponding button on the keyless entry transmitter is pressed. This is accomplished by the transmitter sending a radio frequency to the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR). The RCDLR interprets the signal and activates the requested function via a serial data message to the BCM. A low transmitter or vehicle battery or radio frequency (RF) interference from aftermarket devices, such as 2-way radios, power inverters, computers, etc., may cause a system malfunction. High RF traffic areas may also cause interference that could lead to a malfunction. Keyless entry allows you to operate the following components:
• Door locks
• Liftgate lock
• Vehicle locator/Panic alarm
• Illuminated entry lamps
• Remote vehicle start
The keyless entry system has the following components:
• Keyless entry transmitters
• Keyless entry antenna
• 2 Way Advanced Remote Start RCDLR
• BCM

Your best bet , take it to a GM dealer .

The vehicle horns are activated under the following conditions:
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The horn switch is depressed.

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The body control module (BCM) commands the horns on. The BCM commands the horns on under either of the following conditions:

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When the content theft deterrent system detects a vehicle intrusion. For further information, refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent.

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When the panic button is depressed on the remote control door lock transmitter. For further information, refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry.

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When the OnStar?® system is used to sound the horns, if equipped. For further information, refer to OnStar Description and Operation in Cellular Communications.

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When the keyless entry system is used to lock the vehicle, a horn chirp may sound to notify the driver that the vehicle has been locked. The notification feature may be enabled or disabled through personalization. For further information, refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry

All BNW's have remote key openers built into key, so what doesn't work, the manual lock, or the remote key, or both. When you say you don't have keyless entry, on a BMW the remote is the key.
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Horn will sound only after keyless entry system has checked all doors and sensors are in locked condition,
including all doors, hood , truck and other locks. I have copied the sensor locations for you and circuit diagram
for keyless/burglar system. Hope this will help.
Component Location



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Is this an issue with all 2008 HHR remotes??? Highly doubtful , probably the vehicles keyless entry system . Taking the vehicle to a qualified repair shop an having the keyless entry system checked for DTC'S - diagnostic trouble code's . Do you know what a DTC is ?
The keyless entry system is a vehicle entry device. The keyless entry system is used in conjunction with the body control module (BCM) to remotely activate certain vehicle features. Keyless entry will lock/unlock the doors, or release the rear compartment lid when a corresponding button on the keyless entry transmitter is pressed. This is accomplished by the transmitter sending a radio frequency to the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR). The RCDLR interprets the signal and activates the requested function via a serial data message to the BCM. A low transmitter or vehicle battery or radio frequency (RF) interference from aftermarket devices, such as 2-way radios, power inverters, computers, etc., may cause a system malfunction. High RF traffic areas may also cause interference that could lead to a malfunction. Keyless entry allows you to operate the following components:
• Door locks
• Liftgate lock
• Remote rear doors (Panel only)
• Vehicle locator/panic alarm
• Illuminated entry lamps
• Remote vehicle start
The keyless entry system has the following components:
• Keyless entry transmitters
• Keyless entry antenna
• 2 Way Advanced Remote Start RCDLR
• BCM

Guessing will not fix this .

The driver door module (DDM) is connected on the standard corporate protocol (SCP) communication network. The DDM controls many functions including power windows, power door locks and remote keyless entry. The DDM also communicates with the driver seat module (DSM) to control the power mirror and seat memory functions.
Do you know anything about automotive electronic control modules ?
The driver door module (DDM) receives inputs from the digital transmission range (DTR) sensor, ignition switch, seat switch, window/door lock switches, lighting control module (LCM), keyless entry keypad switch and remote transmitter. The DDM outputs consists of keyless entry keypad switch illumination, power door lock actuators, luggage compartment release solenoid, horn relay, and lighting control module (LCM).
Best thing to do would be to have a factory scan tool hooked up to check for DTC'S diagnostic trouble codes . That should be the first step if it's not programming the code.

• The doors do not lock/unlock using the keyless entry keypad

• Keypad.
• Circuitry.
• Driver door module (DDM).

• GO to Pinpoint Test L .

PINPOINT TEST L: THE DOORS DO NOT LOCK/UNLOCK USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS L1 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED RESULTS FROM BOTH CONTINUOUS AND ON DEMAND SELF TESTS Use the recorded DDM DTCs from the Continuous and On Demand self tests.

• Are any DTCs recorded?

Yes For DTC B1525, GO to L3 .

For all other DDM DTCs, REFER to the DDM Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index.

No If the door locks are inoperative, GO to L2 .

If the keypad illumination does not operate, GO to L10 .

If the keypad illumination is on continuously, GO to L14 .
L2 CHECK THE DOOR LOCK OPERATION Check the door lock operation by depressing a door lock switch.

• Do the door locks operate?

Yes GO to L3 .

No GO to Pinpoint Test E . L3 MONITOR THE DDM PID KEY_PAD
Scan tool
Monitor the DDM PID KEY_PAD.

• Are any of the keyless entry keypad switch numbers present?

Yes GO to L4 .

No GO to L5 . L4 CHECK THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD SWITCH
Keyless Entry Keypad Switch C525
Monitor the DDM PID KEY_PAD.

• Are any of the keyless entry keypad switch numbers present?

Yes If 1/2, REPAIR Circuit 78 (LB/YE). TEST the system for normal operation.
If 3/4, REPAIR Circuit 79 (LG/RD). TEST the system for normal operation.
If 5/6, REPAIR Circuit 121 (YE/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
If 7/8, REPAIR Circuit 122 (YE). TEST the system for normal operation.
If 9/0, REPAIR Circuit 123 (RD). TEST the system for normal operation.

No INSTALL a new keyless entry keypad switch; for additional information, REFER to Keypad-Keyless Entry . L5 CHECK THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD INPUT WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD SWITCH Monitor the DDM PID KEY_PAD, while depressing all the keyless entry keypad switches one at a time.

• Are all the keyless entry keypad switches operating correctly?

Yes GO to L9 .

No GO to L6 . L6 CHECK CIRCUIT 797 (LG/VT) FOR VOLTAGE
Keyless Entry Keypad C525
Measure the voltage between keyless entry keypad C525-7, Circuit 797 (LG/VT), and ground; and between keyless entry keypad C525-8, Circuit 797 (LG/VT), and ground.

• Are the voltages greater than 10 volts?

Yes GO to L7 .

No REPAIR Circuit 797 (LG/VT). TEST the system for normal operation. L7 CHECK THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD SWITCH INPUT While monitoring the DDM PID KEY_PAD, momentarily connect a fused (7.5A) jumper wire between positive battery post and keyless entry keypad switch C525 as follows:

Keypad Button Keyless Keypad Switch C525 Circuit 1/2 Pin 3 78 (LB/YE) 3/4 Pin 4 79 (LG/RD) 5/6 Pin 5 121 (YE/BK) 7/8 Pin 6 122 (YE) 9/0 Pin 1 123 (RD)

• Are all the keyless entry keypad switch inputs operating correctly?

Yes INSTALL a new keyless entry keypad switch; for additional information, REFER to Keypad-Keyless Entry .

No GO to L8 . L8 CHECK THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD SWITCH CIRCUITRY FOR AN OPEN
DDM
Measure the resistance between keyless entry keypad switch C525 and DDM as follows:

Keyless Keypad Switch C525 DDM Circuit Pin 3 C521 Pin 8 78 (LB/YE) Pin 4 C521 Pin 13 79 (LG/RD) Pin 5 C521 Pin 16 121 (YE/BK) Pin 6 C520 Pin 24 122 (YE) Pin 1 C520 Pin 25 123 (RD)

• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes INSTALL a new DDM; for additional information, REFER to Section 419-10 . TEST the system for normal operation.

No REPAIR the circuit in question. TEST the system for normal operation. L9 CHECK THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD BACKLIGHT Depress a key on the keyless entry keypad.

• Does the keypad illumination operate correctly?

Yes INSTALL a new DDM. For additional information, REFER to Section 419-10 . TEST the system for normal operation.

No If the keypad illumination does not operate, GO to L10 .

If the keypad illumination is on continuously, GO to L14 . L10 CHECK THE KEYPAD - DDM ACTIVE COMMAND KEYPAD BACKLIGHTING LIGHT ON AND OFF Trigger the DDM active command KEYPAD BACKLIGHTING LIGHT ON and OFF.

• Does the keypad illumination turn off and on?

Yes INSTALL a new DDM. For additional information, REFER to Section 419-10 . TEST the system for normal operation.

No GO to L11 . L11 CHECK DDM GROUND - JUMPER CIRCUIT 66 (LB) TO GROUND
DDM 522
Connect a fused (7.5A) jumper wire between DDM C522-4, circuit 66 (LB), and ground.

• Does the keypad illuminate?

Yes INSTALL a new DDM; for additional information, REFER to Section 419-10 . TEST the system for normal operation.

No GO to L12 . L12 CHECK CIRCUIT 51 (BK/W) FOR OPEN
Keyless Entry Keypad C525
Measure the voltage between keyless entry keypad C525-7, circuit 797 (LG/VT), and ground; and between keyless entry keypad C525-8, circuit 797 (LG/VT), and ground.

• Are the voltages greater than 10 volts?

Yes GO to L13 .

No REPAIR circuit 797 (LG/VT). TEST the system for normal operation. L13 CHECK CIRCUIT 66 (LB) FOR OPEN Measure the resistance between keyless entry keypad C525-2, Circuit 66 (LB), and DDM C522-4, Circuit 66, (LB).

• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes INSTALL a new keyless entry keypad switch; for additional information, REFER to Keypad-Keyless Entry .

No REPAIR Circuit 66 (LB). TEST the system for normal operation. L14 CHECK THE KEYPAD ILLUMINATION - DDM DISCONNECTED
DDM C522

• Does the keypad illumination turn off?

Yes INSTALL a new DDM; for additional information, REFER to Section 419-10 . TEST the system for normal operation.

No GO to L15 . L15 CHECK KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD FOR SHORT TO GROUND
Keyless Entry Keypad C525

• Does the keypad illumination turn off?

Yes GO to L16 .

No INSTALL a new keyless entry keypad switch. For additional information, REFER to Keypad-Keyless Entry . TEST the system for normal operation. L16 CHECK CIRCUIT 66 (LB) FOR SHORT TO GROUND Measure resistance between DDM C522-4, circuit 66 (LB), and ground.

• Is resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes System OK. CLARIFY the concern with the customer.

No REPAIR circuit 66 (LB). TEST the system for normal operation.

The keyless entry is designed to work with the doors closed (closed - not locked). If the door ajar sensor thinks the door is open the keyless entry is disabled. When you manually lock the door it might tighten the door just enough to activate the keyless entry. I would try slamming all the doors closed and then see if the keyless entry works. If it still wont work have the wiring checked on the front door lock.

the keyless entry system is tied into the computer system and needs to reprogramed by the dealership

Your keyless/security system may have been damaged by the spikes. But, assuming you've already checked all the fuses, I would start by having the alternator tested. I would also check the alternator wire connection to the power distribution center (pdc). It can loosen and cause different problems.

Good Luck!