How to Program a Smart Key


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 programyourremote.com. The former is a pay site while the latter is free. If your own model-year combination isn’t at programyourremote.com, a similar model’s instructions may work. Otherwise, go to Step 4.
4. Call a dealership asking for programming instructions over the phone. Some dealerships may be less cooperative than others, viewing you instead as a source of income if you come in the store for a programming. So you may have to call several dealerships to get free instructions.
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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 out.
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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 grill opening and unfasten the clip closest to you on the center grill. Peel the grill back from the end and unfasten the remaining 15 clips on the center grill.
5. Take the center grill off the bumper and set it side. Slide the flat-head screwdriver through the driver's side vent grill on the far end and push down on the clip to loosen the edge of the grill.
6. Peel the grill back gently toward the center and unfasten the remaining six clips. Take the driver's side vent grill off the Audi TT bumper.
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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 with carpet. Use carpet glue to secure the material to the floor and a combination of carpet glue and carpet nails for the walls and ceiling. Only use the nails around the exterior line of the carpet. You can use wood for the floor but carpet adds insulation value for cold weather camping.
3. Frame a bed for the back of the van using 2-by-3 boards. Build a rectangular base and four uprights for each long side. Use two uprights for the short sides. Frame the top of the bed to match the bottom. Cover the sides of the bed with 1/4-inch plywood and 1-inch wood screws. Attach a hinge to the top of the bed frame and attach 1/4-inch plywood to the hinge. This will allow access to the storage area beneath the bed. Connect the bed to the floor with metal brackets and one inch wood screws. Make the width of the bed equal to the width of the back of the van and adjust the length to support one or two people. Cover the bed with foam padding for comfort.
4. Build a bench seat on one side of the van. Make the bench seat 3-feet wide and 4-feet tall. The length can be all the way to the front seats or only a couple of feet depending on the number of people that will be in the van at one time. Build the bench by constructing a rectangular frame out of 2-by-3 boards. Cover the bench with 1/4-inch plywood and use a hinge on the top for access to the storage inside of the bench. Secure the bench to the floor of the van with a metal bracket. Cover the bench with foam padding. Staple the corners of the foam directly to the bench, with a staple gun.
5. Build a counter top on the opposite side of the bench. This will leave a walking isle between the bench and the counter. Use 2-by-4 boards for the legs and 1/4-inch plywood for the top. Cover the plywood with a marine grade paint to prevent water damage. Secure each leg of the counter to the floor of the van using metal brackets. Place plastic storage containers beneath the counter for kitchen and camping supplies.
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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 mode.
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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 screen.
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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 and ratchet and pull the alternator from the car.
4. Place the new alternator on the engine and install the mounting bolts loosely. Put the serpentine belt back on the alternator pulley and tighten the bolts with the socket and ratchet. Plug the wiring harness into the alternator and connect the other electrical wires. Tighten the nuts with a wrench.
5. If you removed the air ducts in Step 1, put them back on and tighten the clamps with the screwdriver. Connect the battery terminal and tighten the nut with a wrench.
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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. They cost between $20 and $100, as of 2010, depending on the features and quality.
3. Install an auxiliary input cable in the back of the BMW's stereo. If you do not have extensive knowledge of how to service a car stereo, you should have this done by a professional. The cable would be run from the stereo into the cabin of the BMW, allowing you to plug it into the iPod or iPhone whenever you desire to listen. The sound quality is unparalleled in the realm of iPod-to-car-stereo connections.
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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 the valve on the tank side of the fuel line clockwise until it is tight. This will stop the flow of fuel between the tank and the pump.
6. Use a crescent wrench to loosen the bolt ends on both sides of the fuel pump. Hold the fuel pump firm as you loosen these bolts.
7. Slide the fuel pump out of its housing and away from the fuel line assembly.
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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 reopened.
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