[hl0m4n]

do all 335i come with 2 key fobs and a plastic key? my dad was shopping around and looking at the new 5's and when we spoke to the ca i noticed a pare of 3 series key fobs with a plastic key and asked him if all customers get it. he replied yes but i didn't get one...

[chbrules]

Apparently you don't get a plastic key anymore, at least on the 3's.

[E90Fleet]

Recent deliveries dont seem to get one

[jonerik26]

i got one with my 06 325i but didn't get one with the 07 335i

[hl0m4n]

Originally Posted by jack1526

i got one with my 06 325i but didn't get one with the 07 335i

strange the 335i that are commin in now seem to have it...

[swestland]

Did a European delever on 6/05. They now only issue the two key fobbs.

[Hound Passer]

I only got two regular keys with my 5/10 ED 335i (w/ convenience access). Last Jan. though my mom received two regular keys + a plastic emergency with her '07 X5 4.8 (w/o convenience access). Maybe BMW is being cheap w/ the 3s, though not really a big deal to me.

[nmulax]

Someone stole the machine they used to make the plastic keys. Now all 3ers that were originally given them are at risk of being stolen. Make sure you park in your garage at night.






















The plastic key was for emergency use... Incase you lost your key (you're supposed to keep the plastic one in your wallet). BMW Assist can now unlock your car remotely, eliminating the need for it.

[Bimmer335i07]

what's the use of the plastic key if you can't even start your car with it?



let's just say you lost the keyfob and don't have access to the second one.

[montreal_bimmer]

i got one.... yes, i got more for my money..

[Magictek]

Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

what's the use of the plastic key if you can't even start your car with it?



let's just say you lost the keyfob and don't have access to the second one.

+1

[ex-poster]

You CAN start your car with the plastic key.

To do so:

Unlock your car by putting the plastic key in the door.

Get the spare fob out of the glove compartment.

Place the plastic key into the spare fob.

Put the spare fob into the fob slot and off you go.

I've actually done this - it's always fun to see posts saying something can't be done when you've done it.

Also, I've never heard any story of a plastic key machine being stolen. Not that it would really matter much anyways, there's an RFID chip inside the plastic key.

[Magictek]

Originally Posted by smithrh

You CAN start your car with the plastic key.

To do so:

Unlock your car by putting the plastic key in the door.

Get the spare fob out of the glove compartment.

Place the plastic key into the spare fob.

Put the spare fob into the fob slot and off you go.

I've actually done this - it's always fun to see posts saying something can't be done when you've done it.

Also, I've never heard any story of a plastic key machine being stolen. Not that it would really matter much anyways, there's an RFID chip inside the plastic key.

spare fob? lol I guess since I never got a plastic key I don't think I have a spare fob either =P

[ex-poster]

Yep, spare fob.

A plastic key by itself wouldn't be of much use, so BMW also created a spare fob for the plastic key to fit into.

You need both.

Edit - in looking through the 06 E90 manual, it clearly states that the spare key should be placed in a safe place, "such as a wallet." I'll bet that with the number of broken spare keys, they didn't want to keep replacing them (they had to replace mine once).

To those thinking that BMW Assist "fixes" this problem, one question - will they start your engine for you too?

[Bimmer335i07]

Originally Posted by smithrh

Yep, spare fob.

A plastic key by itself wouldn't be of much use, so BMW also created a spare fob for the plastic key to fit into.

You need both.

???

What are you talking about?

My question was what's the use of the plastic key in your pocket if you have NO access to either keyfobs? Who will leave an extra keyfob in their glove anyway???

[MooseCaboose]

theres an extra fob for the plastic key in the car though

[Senres]

The spare keyfob is *not* a normal keyfob. It does not have the buttons on it to operate the central locking system and cannot start the car without the spare key inserted in to it. It exists only to allow you to start the car with the spare key.

That said, I have an '07 328i and did not get the spare.

[Magictek]

I think he means there is a spare fob that is made for this key and will not start the car unless u have the plastic key with the spare fob. the fob itself is not the same as our regular fobs. at least that is what I gather... on my '07 Manual (march production) it doesn't mention anything about a spare plastic key or spare fob.

edit: oops penwan beat me to it

[EDK99]

Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

???

What are you talking about?

My question was what's the use of the plastic key in your pocket if you have NO access to either keyfobs? Who will leave an extra keyfob in their glove anyway???

The sole purpose of the plastic key was to give you the ability to open your door if you accidentally locked you FOB in the car. That is it nothing more then to get your door open. It won't start the car.

For MY 07 they did away with the plastic key in the 3 series

Ed

[ward]

guys, if you don't know what you're talking about

don't confuse people by posting stuff that's blatantly wrong

[Bimmer335i07]

Originally Posted by ward

guys, if you don't know what you're talking about

don't confuse people by posting stuff that's blatantly wrong

+1

[benwf]

I've posted this here before -- in a thread titled "plastic spare key".

As of 9/06 the plastic key is no longer standard on the E90 and E91. Though they'd be happy to sell you one.

See this TSB:

http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/B512006g.htm

-Ben