Who's purchased a new key NOT from the dealer?
11-21-2012 | 07:45 AM
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My Ride: e60
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Who's purchased a new key NOT from the dealer?
Just wanted to know everyones experience with new keys (with the diamond head) not from the dealer....
My key fob stopped working, so I purchased a CR2025, cut the fob open, put the battery in and the fob now works!
BUT, when I try the rechargeable battery (CV2020 I believe) in, after driving around for about a half hour or so yesterday, the fob doesnt work..... I dont think the battery is being charged. Anyone else have this issue? I'm ok with using a regular battery since the replacement fob is designed to be opened and closed.
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My key fob stopped working, so I purchased a CR2025, cut the fob open, put the battery in and the fob now works!
BUT, when I try the rechargeable battery (CV2020 I believe) in, after driving around for about a half hour or so yesterday, the fob doesnt work..... I dont think the battery is being charged. Anyone else have this issue? I'm ok with using a regular battery since the replacement fob is designed to be opened and closed.
11-28-2012 | 05:34 PM
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You have an E60 right?
Can you list up your year?
I have diamond keys on all 3 of my cars and I have gotten new "shells" with blank key and used the top part of shell and a new rechargeable battery and had no issues.
You will have to reprogram both keys after you swap insides or replace battery without a jumper.
However, if you have an E60 I would like to know how you've done so.
If you cut a blank blade I would like to know how you've done this.
Also, I would like to know how you were able to sync the chip inside the blank keyblade with your CAS module.
????
Can you list up your year?
I have diamond keys on all 3 of my cars and I have gotten new "shells" with blank key and used the top part of shell and a new rechargeable battery and had no issues.
You will have to reprogram both keys after you swap insides or replace battery without a jumper.
However, if you have an E60 I would like to know how you've done so.
If you cut a blank blade I would like to know how you've done this.
Also, I would like to know how you were able to sync the chip inside the blank keyblade with your CAS module.
????
11-29-2012 | 04:32 AM
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11-30-2012 | 09:18 AM
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Has anyone bought a used key from ebay like above^?
I assume you would still need the dealer to program it for comfort access etc?
I have my key but my fob is cracked and was wondering if this is the way to go.
I assume you would still need the dealer to program it for comfort access etc?
I have my key but my fob is cracked and was wondering if this is the way to go.
11-30-2012 | 02:31 PM
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Definately not, there is no way to get that key to work. Key and CAS, always from the dealer.
12-01-2012 | 12:04 PM
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12-04-2012 | 06:34 AM
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From: NY
My Ride: e60
Model Year: 2005
You have an E60 right?
Can you list up your year?
I have diamond keys on all 3 of my cars and I have gotten new "shells" with blank key and used the top part of shell and a new rechargeable battery and had no issues.
You will have to reprogram both keys after you swap insides or replace battery without a jumper.
However, if you have an E60 I would like to know how you've done so.
If you cut a blank blade I would like to know how you've done this.
Also, I would like to know how you were able to sync the chip inside the blank keyblade with your CAS module.
????
Can you list up your year?
I have diamond keys on all 3 of my cars and I have gotten new "shells" with blank key and used the top part of shell and a new rechargeable battery and had no issues.
You will have to reprogram both keys after you swap insides or replace battery without a jumper.
However, if you have an E60 I would like to know how you've done so.
If you cut a blank blade I would like to know how you've done this.
Also, I would like to know how you were able to sync the chip inside the blank keyblade with your CAS module.
????