Looking for a flip flop key
05-04-2007, 01:08 PM
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Hey, i just bought a 2005 530i and i was wandering if BMW makes a flip flop key like audi or vw does. I know they make them for the 7 series but i really really want one for my 5 series. If you can offer me any help please tell me cause i really would like such a key.
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05-04-2007, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by e60dave' post='421167' date='May 4 2007, 05:08 PM
Hey, i just bought a 2005 530i and i was wandering if BMW makes a flip flop key like audi or vw does. I know they make them for the 7 series but i really really want one for my 5 series. If you can offer me any help please tell me cause i really would like such a key.
Thank you!
Best regards David
Thank you!
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05-04-2007, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='421176' date='May 4 2007, 02:31 PM
What is a flip flop key? The 7er key fob isn't much different than the 5er.
05-04-2007, 02:32 PM
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Also on the later E60 with the start stop button there is no key used. You plug the fob itself into the steering column.
05-04-2007, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ro11dice' post='421193' date='May 4 2007, 06:28 PM
I think it may be like a switchblade. Press the button and the keep flips out. or flops out? Now with comfort access there is no metal key to insert, right? I have the old key on my '06 so I'm not sure ont he comfort access key.
05-04-2007, 11:21 PM
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Definitely can't get that key for E60's built after Sept. 06, because from that build date on, the ignition requires the key fob to be inserted in.
As for E60's built before Sept. 06, don't think there are choices of key fobs.
As for E60's built before Sept. 06, don't think there are choices of key fobs.
Will this will work for the models built prior to Sept. 06? 
05-05-2007, 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by blinkme_210' post='421306' date='May 5 2007, 08:21 AM
Definitely can't get that key for E60's built after Sept. 06, because from that build date on, the ignition requires the key fob to be inserted in.
As for E60's built before Sept. 06, don't think there are choices of key fobs.
As for E60's built before Sept. 06, don't think there are choices of key fobs.
05-05-2007, 04:46 AM
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My Ride: 2005 Black Sapphire 530i with beige dakota leather, cold and premium package and Navigation system
I am talking about what that audi key looks like, and since i have an 05 shouldn't there be some way of getting one?
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