the key inside your fob

billgti · 11-04-2005, 10:47 PM

does your key have a whole lot of grease on it? i wanted to take the key out and leave the fob with the valet but the key was so damn greasy i just left it in there.

NaTuReB0Y · 11-04-2005, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by billgti

does your key have a whole lot of grease on it? i wanted to take the key out and leave the fob with the valet but the key was so damn greasy i just left it in there.

Yes.....mine is very greasy too!

StevenT · 11-04-2005, 10:56 PM

Yes, one of my keys that pulls out of the fob was also covered in a thick layer of grease. Strange.

Hunter399 · 11-04-2005, 11:03 PM

Yum.... JK

Guess · 11-04-2005, 11:14 PM

Its there to prevent any sort of corrosion. Laser cut keys have a tendency of corroding if they arent used.

ON325i · 11-04-2005, 11:22 PM

It is greasy on mine too, but i think it is for protection and friction to certain extend

NaTuReB0Y · 11-04-2005, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Guess

Its there to prevent any sort of corrosion. Laser cut keys have a tendency of corroding if they arent used.

Why do BMW waste the time and effort to laser cut
a key to only lock the glove department?

The key fob itself can start the car..........

fideba · 11-05-2005, 01:25 AM

The key should also be able to unlock the driver's door in case the remote of comfort access doesn't work. Seems pretty critical in case of remote failure.
Actually, my wife already needed to use it once. I have comfort access, and she thought she needed to open the car by touching the "close door" area on the handle, instead of just grabbing the handle. Needless to say that the car didn't open, but instead folded down the mirrors ... So she took the key, opened the door, alarm went off, security guard with huge dog appeared, and I got an angry call from her saying the "comfort access didn' work"

Broken1 · 11-05-2005, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by fideba

The key should also be able to unlock the driver's door in case the remote of comfort access doesn't work. Seems pretty critical in case of remote failure.
Actually, my wife already needed to use it once. I have comfort access, and she thought she needed to open the car by touching the "close door" area on the handle, instead of just grabbing the handle. Needless to say that the car didn't open, but instead folded down the mirrors ... So she took the key, opened the door, alarm went off, security guard with huge dog appeared, and I got an angry call from her saying the "comfort access didn' work"

She could have just pushed the unlock button on the remote... odd.

Back to topic...

My key is also greasy, i've never used it - so I don't care. :-)

shuzmaker · 11-05-2005, 06:53 AM

Just checked, and mine's not greasy... maybe my dealer cleaned it off before i got the car?

Question: Why did u not use the plastic Valet Key?

CnoteMD · 11-05-2005, 07:32 AM

My key was also very greasy. The electronics in my remote went bad while out of town. After opening the doors manually a few times, enough of the grease went away to become bearable. After getting back home, I had the dealer check it out and they confirmed that I simply had a "bad key", electronics-wise.

In order to order a new one, they verify both original keys, my drivers license and registration. They say this is part of the security process. Then they order the replacement fob from Germany.

Michael

fideba · 11-05-2005, 07:46 AM

Indeed... Indeed...

AW330i · 11-05-2005, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CnoteMD

My key was also very greasy. The electronics in my remote went bad while out of town. After opening the doors manually a few times, enough of the grease went away to become bearable. After getting back home, I had the dealer check it out and they confirmed that I simply had a "bad key", electronics-wise.

In order to order a new one, they verify both original keys, my drivers license and registration. They say this is part of the security process. Then they order the replacement fob from Germany.

Michael

Did they mention how much the cost would be if you just wanted another key and it was not under waranty?

NaTuReB0Y · 11-05-2005, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AW330i

Did they mention how much the cost would be if you just wanted another key and it was not under waranty?

$800?

CnoteMD · 11-05-2005, 11:13 AM

I really should have asked that question, but I didn't.

I remember the switchblade style key from my previous VW Jetta was about $200 or so. I would expect it to be in that range. $800 sounds way overpriced.

Michael

StewtheBassman · 11-05-2005, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by fideba

The key should also be able to unlock the driver's door in case the remote of comfort access doesn't work. Seems pretty critical in case of remote failure.
Actually, my wife already needed to use it once. I have comfort access, and she thought she needed to open the car by touching the "close door" area on the handle, instead of just grabbing the handle. Needless to say that the car didn't open, but instead folded down the mirrors ... So she took the key, opened the door, alarm went off, security guard with huge dog appeared, and I got an angry call from her saying the "comfort access didn' work"

Shoulda called "Blondestar"....

J/K

e90driver · 11-05-2005, 05:50 PM

My key is greasy also. Oh well, doesn't bother me in the least...

KevinC · 11-05-2005, 06:31 PM

Toasty!

IanDigital · 12-21-2005, 07:35 AM

The grease actually comes from inside the door locks. I found out by cleaning off my key blade then locking the door with it. Maybe the lock needs it becasue it gets used to rarely?

Seperately, the buttons on my fob stopped working after a long drive with my ipod hooked up and charging. Anything simlar happen to anyone?

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ON325i Captain 18 Rep 740 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 e90 325i [0.00]	It is greasy on mine too, but i think it is for protection and friction to certain extend __________________ e90 325i Jet Black / Sports Pkg / Auto
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shuzmaker First Lieutenant 27 Rep 303 Posts Drives: e90 325iAS Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garden State iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Just checked, and mine's not greasy... maybe my dealer cleaned it off before i got the car? Question: Why did u not use the plastic Valet Key?
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CnoteMD Commander in Chief 37 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 535i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M5 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	My key was also very greasy. The electronics in my remote went bad while out of town. After opening the doors manually a few times, enough of the grease went away to become bearable. After getting back home, I had the dealer check it out and they confirmed that I simply had a "bad key", electronics-wise. In order to order a new one, they verify both original keys, my drivers license and registration. They say this is part of the security process. Then they order the replacement fob from Germany. Michael __________________ 2008 BMW 535i Space Gray, Black Leather, Dark Bamboo Trim\| Sport Automatic with Paddles \| Sport Package 2008 BMW M5 (gone, but not forgotten) Space Gray, Silverstone Merino Leather, Madeira Walnut Wood Trim \| 7speed SMG \| All options Mods: Corsa Exhaust \| RPI Ram Air Intake \| H&R Sport Springs \| Rogue Engineering 12mm spacers
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CnoteMD Commander in Chief 37 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 535i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M5 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	I really should have asked that question, but I didn't. I remember the switchblade style key from my previous VW Jetta was about $200 or so. I would expect it to be in that range. $800 sounds way overpriced. Michael __________________ 2008 BMW 535i Space Gray, Black Leather, Dark Bamboo Trim\| Sport Automatic with Paddles \| Sport Package 2008 BMW M5 (gone, but not forgotten) Space Gray, Silverstone Merino Leather, Madeira Walnut Wood Trim \| 7speed SMG \| All options Mods: Corsa Exhaust \| RPI Ram Air Intake \| H&R Sport Springs \| Rogue Engineering 12mm spacers
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IanDigital Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Artic 325xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Key Grease The grease actually comes from inside the door locks. I found out by cleaning off my key blade then locking the door with it. Maybe the lock needs it becasue it gets used to rarely? Seperately, the buttons on my fob stopped working after a long drive with my ipod hooked up and charging. Anything simlar happen to anyone?
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