Plastic Spare Key
05-27-2008, 09:57 PM
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Hi guys,
Just bought a pre-owned 535i but was not given the emergency spare key by the dealership. They claim it's useless anyways as it cannot start the car however the car manual says you can with the glove compartment adapter. Also, they claim BMW cannot cut a new one for me. Are they just blowing me off? What happens if you lost your regular key? Does that mean you can't get a replacement (with the integrated/valet key)? Surely they can replace the spare (plastic) key? Anyone with advice?
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Just bought a pre-owned 535i but was not given the emergency spare key by the dealership. They claim it's useless anyways as it cannot start the car however the car manual says you can with the glove compartment adapter. Also, they claim BMW cannot cut a new one for me. Are they just blowing me off? What happens if you lost your regular key? Does that mean you can't get a replacement (with the integrated/valet key)? Surely they can replace the spare (plastic) key? Anyone with advice?
Thanks
05-27-2008, 10:12 PM
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congrats on the purchase 
i remember the day we bought the car the salesman did start the car with the plastic key 
Originally Posted by birdmanbryan' post='589780' date='May 27 2008, 10:57 PM
They claim it's useless anyways as it cannot start the car
05-28-2008, 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by birdmanbryan' post='589780' date='May 28 2008, 06:57 AM
Hi guys,
Just bought a pre-owned 535i but was not given the emergency spare key by the dealership. They claim it's useless anyways as it cannot start the car however the car manual says you can with the glove compartment adapter. Also, they claim BMW cannot cut a new one for me. Are they just blowing me off? What happens if you lost your regular key? Does that mean you can't get a replacement (with the integrated/valet key)? Surely they can replace the spare (plastic) key? Anyone with advice?
Thanks
Just bought a pre-owned 535i but was not given the emergency spare key by the dealership. They claim it's useless anyways as it cannot start the car however the car manual says you can with the glove compartment adapter. Also, they claim BMW cannot cut a new one for me. Are they just blowing me off? What happens if you lost your regular key? Does that mean you can't get a replacement (with the integrated/valet key)? Surely they can replace the spare (plastic) key? Anyone with advice?
Thanks
05-28-2008, 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by idgam' post='589846' date='May 28 2008, 09:48 AM
I would be very interested to see if you can get a replacement. I seem to have lost mine
05-28-2008, 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='589794' date='May 28 2008, 08:12 AM
congrats on the purchase
i remember the day we bought the car the salesman did start the car with the plastic key
i remember the day we bought the car the salesman did start the car with the plastic key
05-28-2008, 10:04 AM
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The plastic key WILL start the car (with the adaptor that should be in your glove box), and they are replaceable - not sure whether they are replaceable individually or as part of a complete new set.
05-28-2008, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by birdmanbryan' post='589780' date='May 28 2008, 12:57 AM
Hi guys,
Just bought a pre-owned 535i but was not given the emergency spare key by the dealership. They claim it's useless anyways as it cannot start the car however the car manual says you can with the glove compartment adapter. Also, they claim BMW cannot cut a new one for me. Are they just blowing me off? What happens if you lost your regular key? Does that mean you can't get a replacement (with the integrated/valet key)? Surely they can replace the spare (plastic) key? Anyone with advice?
Thanks
Just bought a pre-owned 535i but was not given the emergency spare key by the dealership. They claim it's useless anyways as it cannot start the car however the car manual says you can with the glove compartment adapter. Also, they claim BMW cannot cut a new one for me. Are they just blowing me off? What happens if you lost your regular key? Does that mean you can't get a replacement (with the integrated/valet key)? Surely they can replace the spare (plastic) key? Anyone with advice?
Thanks
05-28-2008, 01:38 PM
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you can replace the key.. but you have to reprogram all keys thatyou have.... sounds like the dealer is just blowing smoke up your you know where....
05-28-2008, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Martin525i' post='590267' date='May 28 2008, 05:35 PM
what plastic adapter in the glove box?
05-28-2008, 02:37 PM
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i just realized... you said you bought a preowend 535????? wow who the hell gave that up sofast 
must of been a score for you.. very low miles and a GREAT PRICE...... good luck with the new car....
must of been a score for you.. very low miles and a GREAT PRICE...... good luck with the new car....