How much did you pay for Keyfob replacement? (lost one)

lux.sh · 06-02-2010, 05:43 PM

I lost my key fob. I think I need to get it replaced. Just two days ago, I paid $170 to open my car. Stupid me, I opened the trunk, locked the doors, left the keyfob in the trunk, took my golf club out and closed the trunk. I don't know why but I have this weird habit of locking the door after I open the trunk. This is the second time (first time it happened, I had the second key fob).

So, those of you who lost their key fob(s), how much did you have to pay? I plan on calling my dealership to order one for me, but I don't want them to rip me off. Is there like a universal set price for the key fob replacement or varies by dealers?

thanks.

p.s: Of course I did my search, but I want newer results. It seems like most paid anywhere from $400~$800.

Kensta335 · 06-02-2010, 05:47 PM

I think I paid around $400+ for the key fob, key, and programmed for Comfort Access.

Tim_78 · 06-02-2010, 07:12 PM

I believe I paid $168 remote and the blade.

lucas.kent · 06-02-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim_78

I believe I paid $168 remote and the blade.

I paid about the same.

E92-Lighting · 06-02-2010, 08:30 PM

it should be in the low 200's

granadablanca · 06-02-2010, 09:00 PM

my dealer is asking $580 for one (w/ CA), i just inquired. madness.

needless to say, i decided one fob will suffice.

Alexander · 06-02-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by granadablanca

my dealer is asking $580 for one (w/ CA), i just inquired. madness.

needless to say, i decided one fob will suffice.

lux.sh · 06-02-2010, 09:34 PM

How are you guys paying only ~$200 for the keyfob?? Hook up a brother. My dealership is asking $500 programmed. I don't have CA if that makes any difference.

jayely1 · 06-02-2010, 09:50 PM

Can you just buy a used one on ebay and get it reprogramed? They dont go for much at all on ebay.

Oulixes · 06-02-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jayely1

Can you just buy a used one on ebay and get it reprogramed? They dont go for much at all on ebay.

You can buy a used fob but it cannot be re-programmed, else there would be many posts about stolen BMWs.

jayely1 · 06-02-2010, 10:04 PM

ohh true, so whats the point of people selling them?

SS e93 · 06-02-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jayely1

ohh true, so whats the point of people selling them?

for people trying to save money without doing proper research.

I believe the car can only have 10 total keys programmed. Once a key is programmed, it is locked to that car.

I think is can only have 2 keys programmed at a time as well, so if you lose one, and get a new one reprogrammed it cancels the old key (but that old key still cannot be used in the future).

egtlover74 · 06-03-2010, 06:47 AM

It should cost about 170 if you don't have comfort access and about 240+ if you have comfort access. I just got mine without the comfort access.

Murph335 · 06-03-2010, 08:04 AM

With ca I can see the trunk opening saving the expense of lockouts. My fav bmw option!

akack79 · 06-03-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Kensta335

I think I paid around $400+ for the key fob, key, and programmed for Comfort Access.

+1

If you don't have CA, just buy the replacement FOB and no programming is necessary I believe.

Javier · 06-03-2010, 10:34 AM

BMW Assist could have opened the car for you

Kensta335 · 06-03-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Javier

BMW Assist could have opened the car for you

What's their #?

jetrep · 06-03-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lux.sh

I lost my key fob. I think I need to get it replaced. Just two days ago, I paid $170 to open my car. Stupid me, I opened the trunk, locked the doors, left the keyfob in the trunk, took my golf club out and closed the trunk. I don't know why but I have this weird habit of locking the door after I open the trunk. This is the second time (first time it happened, I had the second key fob).

So, those of you who lost their key fob(s), how much did you have to pay? I plan on calling my dealership to order one for me, but I don't want them to rip me off. Is there like a universal set price for the key fob replacement or varies by dealers?

thanks.

p.s: Of course I did my search, but I want newer results. It seems like most paid anywhere from $400~$800.

Do you have comfort access? If my memory serves me correctly the manual says that one cannot lock their CA fob in the trunk. I've been meaning to test this but haven't tried it yet.

MCMLXXXIX · 06-03-2010, 06:45 PM

i paid like $135 for non-CA

lux.sh · 06-03-2010, 07:05 PM

You guys are paying so cheap. Did it include key fob and programming?

I don't have CA.

Tim_78 · 06-03-2010, 09:39 PM

I paid:
Programming + Remote key + blade + tax = $168 (no CA)
Shouldn't the price be the same at any dealership?

lux.sh · 06-03-2010, 11:56 PM

Can anyone please send me a receipt for this transaction? My dealership is telling me $450.

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jayely1 Colonel 223 Rep 2,076 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Mexico/Illinois iTrader: (1)	Can you just buy a used one on ebay and get it reprogramed? They dont go for much at all on ebay.
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Tim_78 Duke 11 Rep 219 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (2)	Key I paid: Programming + Remote key + blade + tax = $168 (no CA) Shouldn't the price be the same at any dealership?
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