Fob Mod Changing Key To New style Fob with Flick out key

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Nov 27, 2012 | 12:18 PM

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Fob Mod Changing Key To New style Fob with Flick out key

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https://5series.net/forums/diy-do-yo...le-fob-128345/

Hi guys im thinking of changing my key to the new style fob by buying the below
kit it requires opening of old fob and removing internals and putting them into new fob and getting key cut

BMW 3,5,7 SERIES, X5,X3,Z4,E38,E39,E46,M3,M5 REMOTE KEY FOB FLIP CONVERSION CASE | eBay

only question i have are the E60 2003- 2006 pre facelift keys rechargable from ignition or not? thanks

i dont think they are but would like to know your opinion and proof

main reason i would prefer the smaller fob like key very similar size to my old e93 and range rover thanks

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Nov 28, 2012 | 07:16 AM

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2006+ with the newer electronic key are rechargable in ignition...the 03-55 plate ones cant be because theyre not an electronic key, they are just metal keys that go into a barrel!

Nov 28, 2012 | 01:32 PM

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Cheers buddy i thought it might be the case too

Nov 29, 2012 | 01:01 AM

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I have a 2004 530 and my key is recharged by the ignition. I have the two button diamond shaped one

Nov 29, 2012 | 01:30 AM

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interested to see how this works out for you mate, post a DIY i wouldnt mind doing the same thing.

Good luck,

from what i am aware i think the diamond ones are battery charged.

Nov 29, 2012 | 01:46 AM

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Quote:

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I have a 2004 530 and my key is recharged by the ignition. I have the two button diamond shaped one

What makes you think its recharable buddy?
I would like to know.

Nov 29, 2012 | 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nelos petica

interested to see how this works out for you mate, post a DIY i wouldnt mind doing the same thing.

Good luck,

from what i am aware i think the diamond ones are battery charged.

Cheers mate il def do a DIY once i find out the answer for def about fob being the charging one or not

I think its not a charging one in our keys

Nov 29, 2012 | 01:00 PM

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man I would love to switch to this new key style as well. So this is not possible with E60's?

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Nov 29, 2012 | 01:21 PM

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I think ita possible i just want to confirm whether our e60 keys charges in ignition il ask my local dealer tomorrow

But this would be a nice upgrade