Cheaper xtra key?
02-04-2008, 03:53 AM
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I only got one key with my used '05 530i. I know I could get another from the dealer but they cost over $150! Is there a cheaper way to get another key? I've seen BMW keys on Ebay for under $50, but I'm not sure they could be cut and coded properly.
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Any suggestions?
02-04-2008, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by rdfarr' post='527005' date='Feb 4 2008, 07:53 AM
I only got one key with my used '05 530i. I know I could get another from the dealer but they cost over $150! Is there a cheaper way to get another key? I've seen BMW keys on Ebay for under $50, but I'm not sure they could be cut and coded properly.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
02-04-2008, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by rdfarr' post='527005' date='Feb 4 2008, 01:53 PM
I only got one key with my used '05 530i. I know I could get another from the dealer but they cost over $150! Is there a cheaper way to get another key? I've seen BMW keys on Ebay for under $50, but I'm not sure they could be cut and coded properly.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Well, who has the second key and the valet key?
I'd be worried...
02-04-2008, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='527041' date='Feb 4 2008, 07:03 AM
ONE key?
Well, who has the second key and the valet key?
I'd be worried...
Well, who has the second key and the valet key?
I'd be worried...
02-04-2008, 12:28 PM
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On my '01 e38 I lost and needed/wanted a new "master" key. When I bought that from my dealer all of my keys were programmed at the same time; The old key, wherever it went missing, would no longer work on my car.
I suspect, since the new "keys" are pretty sophisticated, something similar occurs during programming and prevents the former key from accessing the car.
I suspect, since the new "keys" are pretty sophisticated, something similar occurs during programming and prevents the former key from accessing the car.
02-05-2008, 02:54 PM
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If you dont wanna spend 150$, and just need one in case you lose your master, your cheapest alternative is to buy the plastic cut key from BMW, it will run 20$.
02-05-2008, 07:43 PM
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Mine didn't came with a second key either, but i strongly advise you get get a copy . Here's how i see it: If you can afford the payment on a BMW you can def. afford to make a second key.