Found out a harsh lesson yesterday. Nipped down to see what was happening at DNA, chat with Brian, cup of tea, everything good....then found out that security of the car, when Calified, relies on having remote central locking.
Mine doesn't...it has central locking but the type that only operates from the key in the lock. Apparently, according to BMW, the remote operation was a dealer option back in the day.
My own fault for not spotting the difference between "central locking" and "remote central locking"
Something for anyone buying a donor to think about.
I will now have to invest in an aftermarket remote kit....its not a problem, its not expensive...it's just annoying