If you get a new key from a BMW dealer you will need to produce photographic identity and the log book for the vehicle registered in your name.SDS wrote:Ah, just thought thought; will they not need to see the car at some point? I'm in Essex...
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Quoted £140 + Vat for a new key....Ouch
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Re: Quoted £140 + Vat for a new key....Ouch
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Re: Quoted £140 + Vat for a new key....Ouch
There IS a cheaper option!
First, some things to understand:
- ebay blank key blade - have it cut by a shop. It will only lock/unlock doors and trunk.
- ebay or most x3/x5/3 series key modules - can be programmed to lock/unlock doors easily, but will NOT start the car.
- the transponder to start the engine requires a key from germany. they have a list of all the transponder codes and the corresponding VIN and EWS modules that it applies to. So only they will be able to program the new key with your existing transponder code that is recorded in your EWS. This data is encrypted, so it can't be read from the EWS one written by most machines (including a GT1).
OR you can remove your EWS module and send it in to an indie shop along with your current key.
They will:
- cut a new key for you (require your existing key to make the copy)
- new key will have a new transponder. it will have a new transponder code (since they can't read your existing code)
- they will put your *new* transponder code on your EWS for the new key
- they will enable this transponder on your EWS
... with this option, if you ever lose a key you can order a new one from them without having to send in your ECU again. It's much cheaper this way, however you will not be able to drive the car for a week or so until the EWS comes back. Price costs around £42 for those of you in the U.K. if you want to have the blade cut locally and don't need the wireless lock/unlock module. (it will start your car though)
If you want a new key will all the bells and whistles. (key cut + lock/unlock + start car), the price is around £91.
Now I had an existing key from a previous BMW 330i. So I already had a lock/unlock module. So I sent that one in to them to be installed in the new key to save the extra money. So I paid just to have the blade cut + transponder programmed.
The guys I used are located in Canada, but I'm sure there are similar shops in the U.K.
http://shop.rpmmotorsport.net/BMW-ORIGINAL-KEYS_c11.htm
First, some things to understand:
- ebay blank key blade - have it cut by a shop. It will only lock/unlock doors and trunk.
- ebay or most x3/x5/3 series key modules - can be programmed to lock/unlock doors easily, but will NOT start the car.
- the transponder to start the engine requires a key from germany. they have a list of all the transponder codes and the corresponding VIN and EWS modules that it applies to. So only they will be able to program the new key with your existing transponder code that is recorded in your EWS. This data is encrypted, so it can't be read from the EWS one written by most machines (including a GT1).
OR you can remove your EWS module and send it in to an indie shop along with your current key.
They will:
- cut a new key for you (require your existing key to make the copy)
- new key will have a new transponder. it will have a new transponder code (since they can't read your existing code)
- they will put your *new* transponder code on your EWS for the new key
- they will enable this transponder on your EWS
... with this option, if you ever lose a key you can order a new one from them without having to send in your ECU again. It's much cheaper this way, however you will not be able to drive the car for a week or so until the EWS comes back. Price costs around £42 for those of you in the U.K. if you want to have the blade cut locally and don't need the wireless lock/unlock module. (it will start your car though)
If you want a new key will all the bells and whistles. (key cut + lock/unlock + start car), the price is around £91.
Now I had an existing key from a previous BMW 330i. So I already had a lock/unlock module. So I sent that one in to them to be installed in the new key to save the extra money. So I paid just to have the blade cut + transponder programmed.
The guys I used are located in Canada, but I'm sure there are similar shops in the U.K.
http://shop.rpmmotorsport.net/BMW-ORIGINAL-KEYS_c11.htm
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What the eck is induction charging?????cj10jeeper wrote: Surely it will be done by induction charging. Similar to the toothbrushes that fit on a stand with no wired connection?
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Re: Quoted £140 + Vat for a new key....Ouch
Google is your friendTaz x wrote:What the eck is induction charging?????cj10jeeper wrote: Surely it will be done by induction charging. Similar to the toothbrushes that fit on a stand with no wired connection?
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