1. Find your own car manual for programming instructions. If they aren’t there, proceed to Step 3. If you’ve lost the manual, proceed to Step 2.2. Find your lost manual at diplodocs.com or ownersmanualsource.com. Both websites are free. The latter is for cars specifically. The former provides a link to your car’s manual as an icon in the upper right portion of the page. Several pay sites will sell you a new manual, but they can cost as much as the price of having your smart key reprogrammed at a dealership, which defeats the purpose.3. Find programming instructions at keylessride.com or...
How to Reset the Check Brake Light on a BMW 325
1. Remove the fuse panel cover in your BMW 325. Underneath the cover you will see a large, round, open port that will accept a pinned connector. This is the diagnostic input.2. Plug the diagnostic reset tool into the port on the fuse panel.3. Turn the ignition key to the 'II' position, and wait for the flashing light on the reset tool to stop blinking. When it does, the brake warning light will go o...
How to Remove an Audi TT Grille
1. Unfasten the screws that secure the front license plate and license plate holder of the Audi TT, using a flat-head screwdriver, before attempting to remove the grill.2. Slide a flat-head screwdriver through the passenger side vent grill on the bottom of the front bumper. Press down on the retaining clip on the far end of the grill with the screwdriver to detach the clip.3. Pull the grill forward gently from the edge and unfasten the two remaining clips by hand. Take the passenger side vent grill away from the bumper frame and set it out of the way.4. Reach through the passenger side...
How to Convert a Dodge Sprinter to a Camper
1. Sweep the interior of the vehicle and clean all trash and dirt from the inside. Nothing needs to removed or demolished since it is a cargo van with an empty interior. Line the interior walls, ceiling and floor with loft insulation. The insulation can be cut with a razor blade to fit into the deep wall pockets. Cover the insulation with 1/4-inch plywood. Use sheet metal screws to attach the plywood to the van by drilling the screws into the long structural braces that already exist in the van. Pre-cut holes in the plywood to match the existing interior lights.2. Cover the floor of the van...
How to Program a BMW 330i Key
1. Close all of the doors, the trunk and the hood.2. Place the key in the ignition and turn it to position one, 'Accessory'. Turn it back to 'Off'. Do this four more times and remove the key from the ignition when you are done.3. Press and hold the 'unlock' button and then press and release the 'lock' button three times. Release the 'unlock' button. If the locks cycle, then you have done this correctly. Repeat this step for each key you wish to program.4. Inset the key in the ignition and turn it to 'Accessory' to exit programming mo...
How to Connect a Portable GPS in an Audi
1. Connect the GPS unit to the windshield. Using the hardware included, use the suction-cup mount and place it on the windshield. Mount the GPS unit level with your instrument panel or higher for optimal viewing.2. Connect the GPS to a 12-volt power source using the included power cord, connected from the GPS to the cigarette lighter.3. Make sure everything is functioning properly. Turn on the GPS using the power button and allow time for it to connect with satellites. Your location is now displayed on the main scre...
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable using a wrench to loosen the terminal nut. On some models of the A4, you must remove the air ducts to be able to reach the alternator. If your car is one of those, you can remove the clamps with a screwdriver and pull the air ducts off.2. Disconnect the wires from the alternator using a wrench to remove the nuts. Unplug the wiring harness from the alternator.3. Loosen the mounting bolts on the alternator with a ratchet and socket. Push the alternator to the side and remove the serpentine belt from the alternator. Loosen the alternator using a socket...
How to Listen to an iPhone or iPod in a BMW Car
1. Connect the iPod or iPhone to the BMW's stereo via a cassette tape adapter, if the vehicle has a tape deck. Place the tape portion of the adapter in the stereo, and insert the other end into the headphone jack of the device. It will play through the stereo via the tape deck.2. Broadcast the signal from the iPod or iPhone via an FM transmitter. The transmitter allows you to basically pirate an empty FM radio station (one with plenty of static, not being used for an actual broadcast in your area) by beaming the iPod's output to your car antenna, which it would play over your BMW's stereo....
How to Remove a BMW 528i Fuel Pump E39
1. Pull your BMW on to car ramps and place it in park. Be sure to set your emergency brake to prevent the possibility of rolling or sliding.2. Lift the vehicle's hood and use a crescent wrench to disconnect the negative (black) terminal from the auto battery.3. Climb under the vehicle and locate the fuel pump along the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine carriage assembly. The fuel pump is a small, cylindrical, jutting part on the fuel line with a bolt end on both sides.4. Remove the electrical connection from the side of the fuel pump using a 10 mm socket wrench.5. Twist...
How to Synchronize the Windows on a Mercedes
1. Close all of the doors of the Mercedes and turn the SmartKey to the first click in the ignition cylinder.2. Pull on the door window switch that controls the window that either reopened or did not close at all. Pull the switch until the window is closed and then hold the switch for one second. Check that all of the windows are closed properly.3. Pull the switch again if the side window reopens a crack. Hold the switch for one second again after the window closes. Repeat the automatic locking sequence again and verify that all of the windows have closed properly and have not reopen...
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