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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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unfortunately bought car used from private dealer, no warranty but looks around $500 for repair I will have a mechanic take a look at it
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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makes sense, thanks! seems like $200 is quite a bit for the key though, don't you think? Is the BMW dealer the only one who can make those?
The key fob has to be programmed to match your VIN, car features, etc. I wouldn't even trust a dedicated BMW independent shop for that. Better to play it safe.
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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makes sense, thanks! seems like $200 is quite a bit for the key though, don't you think? Is the BMW dealer the only one who can make those?
Welcome to the New World ... have you priced a KIA Smart Key lately?? I think you'd be !

A neighbor has one and his dog ate the key fob ... $203 list at the dealer - discounted = $165
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Old Dec 24, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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Welcome to the New World ... have you priced a KIA Smart Key lately?? I think you'd be !

A neighbor has one and his dog ate the key fob ... $203 list at the dealer - discounted = $165
Why did he buy a new key for KIA? All he had to do is..take the DOG with him and hit start.. .. Vrrrmmm it starts.. (remember its comfort access)
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Old Dec 24, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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Why did he buy a new key for KIA? All he had to do is..take the DOG with him and hit start.. .. Vrrrmmm it starts.. (remember its comfort access)
Haha! I was thinking the same thing. Or, he could have given his pooch a few laxatives and waited.....
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Old Dec 24, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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Haha! I was thinking the same thing. Or, he could have given his pooch a few laxatives and waited.....
Yea ... I wanna pick the fob from the turds .... R I G H T
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 07:51 AM
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Why did he buy a new key for KIA? All he had to do is..take the DOG with him and hit start.. .. Vrrrmmm it starts.. (remember its comfort access)
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 07:53 AM
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ok, now I understand, either way it's a $200 price tag, dog eating remote, priceless....
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Luxurytax
1. Sounds like the issue may not be just the "knob". It may be the assembly (hope not YIKES)

2. Take your car to AutoZone, Advance Auto, or a popular part store and have a guy there scan the code. You'll then have a good idea on what the problem is.
AUTOZONE??? I wouldn't take a modern BMW to Autozone, Pep Boys, or any other of these discount joints to put air in a tire!!! Dealer, indie shop, or ME! for gods sake be careful who you allow to screw around with these cars...or you may live to regret it.
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bimmerluuvr
AUTOZONE??? I wouldn't take a modern BMW to Autozone, Pep Boys, or any other of these discount joints to put air in a tire!!! Dealer, indie shop, or ME! for gods sake be careful who you allow to screw around with these cars...or you may live to regret it.

I second this one. I took my Toyota in once to get a new tire at Pepboys. I was riding on my spare when I showed up. They took my spare off and tried to put it back under the car for me. It sits ona chain/hook and you crank it to get it up nice and tight under the car. Those idiots over-cranked it and now the thing is busted. Now I have to carry my spare tire in my trunk! Stupid idiots !
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