I have an issue with a 2012 BMW 1 series f20. i bought it cheap and the car has sat for a long time, supposedly due to fuel injector issue. I had no key and needed one making and coded to car. that was done but the key guy could not get the car to turn. the key will not lock the car remotely and to get the dash lights to show you have to hold the key to the steering column at a specific angle to show. and that's all that happens. Any idea what the issue could be? or where to start looking?

Hi Micheal

Welcome to the Forum

You will need an Original BMW key I believe not cheap a BMW Dealer will need site of the V5 ten they can order one for you then you can clone the other key

You could try sitting in the car holding the key to the key symbol press and hold the Lock and Unlock buttons at the same time all doors and windows should be closed. Hold both buttons down for 5 secs then release them the car should lock and unlock its self. If your lucky this should code the key to your car if it doesn't work you may be stuck with the dealer route

Good Luck

Dave