uncut bmw key

mkPOTO · 07-29-2009, 09:53 PM

I was wondering if anyone had to replace theres? When i picked up my car it only came with one. I am trying to figure out what I will be most likely looking to pay

jopa489 · 07-29-2009, 09:59 PM

They're a few hundred bucks at the dealer.

mkPOTO · 07-29-2009, 10:02 PM

wow, that blows

crazed792 · 07-29-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

They're a few hundred bucks at the dealer.

Odd, I got a key+transponder for right about 100. I don't have CA though.

MCMLXXXIX · 07-29-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by crazed792

Odd, I got a key+transponder for right about 100. I don't have CA though.

+1

jopa489 · 07-29-2009, 11:14 PM

Err, yeah with CA it's most expensive. Should have said that originally, sorry.

NiVeDh · 07-29-2009, 11:56 PM

I've seen keyfobs on eBay for around $20. I think you have to get them programmed at the dealer for a fee though. I don't know about the metallic key inside either.

akhter · 07-30-2009, 04:04 AM

back when i had the e36 328i, i bought the fob and paired it myself with some funky engine on/brake pedal combo from the e36 forums.

wonder if the same works in e90...

Marcumac · 07-30-2009, 08:47 AM

Just had one of my fobs replaced for free because the Roundel had worn off. Wear & Tear FTW.

smallseafishie · 07-30-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by NiVeDh

I've seen keyfobs on eBay for around $20. I think you have to get them programmed at the dealer for a fee though. I don't know about the metallic key inside either.

Dealers won't re-program it for you. They order a VIN specific key from the factory.

mkPOTO · 07-30-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by smallseafishie

Dealers won't re-program it for you. They order a VIN specific key from the factory.

i did not know that, thanks for the info. I actually found out my buddy works at a bmw dealership out in New york and he is goign to try to get me a key

bimmer_335 · 07-30-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by crazed792

Odd, I got a key+transponder for right about 100. I don't have CA though.

$100 bucks... where... how?

I was qouted 495 from the dealer... and thats without convinience package.

MCMLXXXIX · 07-30-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer_335

$100 bucks... where... how?

I was qouted 495 from the dealer... and thats without convinience package.

wtf...you get like 3 of those with that money
i think i bought mine for $135 non-CA

citrixscu · 07-30-2009, 05:43 PM

I just paid $398 all said and done for a a CA key. Insurance covered it, though

ex-poster · 07-30-2009, 05:57 PM

Speaking from first-hand experience -

I had my 06 E90 (pre-CA) fob replaced due to the roundel coming off (back when BMW was a bit nicer about that).

What I remember very specifically is that the car itself paired with the fob. That is, the fob was "blank" electronically from the factory. All they did was hand the fob to me, I placed it into the slot and then I could see interesting things happening on the radio display (don't have iDrive) as the new key was married to the car. I would gather that once the key was married, there's no going back.

I suspect the metal part was custom. If I remember right, the key came from Germany through NJ.

Sorry, don't have any cost information as this was warrantee.

iheartsole · 07-30-2009, 07:41 PM

yeah they are expensive to replace

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ex-poster Lieutenant 19 Rep 482 Posts Drives: 2000 328, 2006 330 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (0)	Speaking from first-hand experience - I had my 06 E90 (pre-CA) fob replaced due to the roundel coming off (back when BMW was a bit nicer about that). What I remember very specifically is that the car itself paired with the fob. That is, the fob was "blank" electronically from the factory. All they did was hand the fob to me, I placed it into the slot and then I could see interesting things happening on the radio display (don't have iDrive) as the new key was married to the car. I would gather that once the key was married, there's no going back. I suspect the metal part was custom. If I remember right, the key came from Germany through NJ. Sorry, don't have any cost information as this was warrantee.
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