Mr roadster
Member
Hi guys is there anywhere in the north east I can get a replacement key for my Z4 e85 2007. If yes can I get a flip key as a replacement will I have to take my Z with me or can it be don’t without the Z. Thanks
Key replacement
- Thread starter Mr roadster
- Start date
The key has three main functions. The physical key can be bought on line. It should come with. blank transponder chip fitted. It needs to be cut. The supplier should be able to do that bit. Or a car locksmith.
It then needs to be coded to the computer on the Zed to disable the engine immobilizer. This requires a specialist either a BMW dealer or a car locksmith will be able to do it. The later are much cheaper as a rule. You can buy and registered the kit to do this your self, if you are so inclined.
Finally the key or key fob if you use one, needs to be coded to open the doors and do all the party tricks that some folk love. The basics, can be transferred accross from your Zed by following a handshaking routine. I will see if I can link to anthread for you in a mo. A Carly or similar App can be used to play with them. You can buy a flip fob not sure where from though.
Hope that helps.
Edit:- Here you go have a read of this thread. Mentions a Bentley key fob that a few folk on here have used. It also runs through the hand shaking routine.
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=94426&start=15
It then needs to be coded to the computer on the Zed to disable the engine immobilizer. This requires a specialist either a BMW dealer or a car locksmith will be able to do it. The later are much cheaper as a rule. You can buy and registered the kit to do this your self, if you are so inclined.
Finally the key or key fob if you use one, needs to be coded to open the doors and do all the party tricks that some folk love. The basics, can be transferred accross from your Zed by following a handshaking routine. I will see if I can link to anthread for you in a mo. A Carly or similar App can be used to play with them. You can buy a flip fob not sure where from though.
Hope that helps.
Edit:- Here you go have a read of this thread. Mentions a Bentley key fob that a few folk on here have used. It also runs through the hand shaking routine.
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=94426&start=15
Just been through this with my 2.5, did try using an AK90 coding machine,(Thread on here).
Bought keys off ebay, a Diamond key and a Flip key with transponders. Attempts to read and code the keys with the AK90 machine proved difficult despite others saying how easy it was to do. All attempts resulted in keys not cranking the car.
Came to the conclusion the AK90 is faulty.
Keys were cut by a local locksmith and both operated all the locks and ignition. Finally gave up with the AK90 and called in local mobile locksmith. He coded the key using a 4k Zed-Full coding machine by reading the eeprom on the EWS board. Coded the key to slot 8 but that resulted in no crank. Recoded the key to slot 3 which was a known used slot that I don't have the key for and that worked first turn of the key. Didn't bother getting the Flip key coded in as I can always swap the chip from the diamond key should I ever need to use that key. Cost me £9 to cut the key and £120 for the lockie to code one key to the car.
Bound to be a mobile lockie in your area who can do it, may want to supply the key as well, not all will want to code custmer supplied keys. Find someone who knows what they are doing with the BMW EWS, there are cases where some have bricked the EWS leaving the car stuffed.
Bought keys off ebay, a Diamond key and a Flip key with transponders. Attempts to read and code the keys with the AK90 machine proved difficult despite others saying how easy it was to do. All attempts resulted in keys not cranking the car.
Came to the conclusion the AK90 is faulty.
Keys were cut by a local locksmith and both operated all the locks and ignition. Finally gave up with the AK90 and called in local mobile locksmith. He coded the key using a 4k Zed-Full coding machine by reading the eeprom on the EWS board. Coded the key to slot 8 but that resulted in no crank. Recoded the key to slot 3 which was a known used slot that I don't have the key for and that worked first turn of the key. Didn't bother getting the Flip key coded in as I can always swap the chip from the diamond key should I ever need to use that key. Cost me £9 to cut the key and £120 for the lockie to code one key to the car.
Bound to be a mobile lockie in your area who can do it, may want to supply the key as well, not all will want to code custmer supplied keys. Find someone who knows what they are doing with the BMW EWS, there are cases where some have bricked the EWS leaving the car stuffed.
Mr roadster
Member
Cheers guys too much for me to take on it’s an age thing.
Thanks for your help detailed explanation of cutting and coding as I said to much information. Merry Christmas Buzyg
And Colb
Thanks for your help detailed explanation of cutting and coding as I said to much information. Merry Christmas Buzyg
And Colb
agrimes1989
Member
I used a Flip key from ebay (China supplier) and a couple of Diamond keys also from China delivered in a week.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EWS-Modified-Flip-Remote-Key-Fob-433MHZ-ID44-for-2001-2005-BMW-X5-Z3-Z4-HU92/173944226511?hash=item287fe242cf:g:TWkAAOSwsyhdAw0r
and
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=3+Buttons+Car+Remote+Car+Key+for+BMW+EWS+System+PCF7935+Chip+433MHz+for+X3+C5A1&_sacat=0
You have to find a key cutter who will cut customer supplied keys then find someone who can code them to your car.
To cut out all the hassel probably just as good to spend between £80 and £120 to a mobile auto locksmith to do it all if you don't want to do it yourself.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EWS-Modified-Flip-Remote-Key-Fob-433MHZ-ID44-for-2001-2005-BMW-X5-Z3-Z4-HU92/173944226511?hash=item287fe242cf:g:TWkAAOSwsyhdAw0r
and
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=3+Buttons+Car+Remote+Car+Key+for+BMW+EWS+System+PCF7935+Chip+433MHz+for+X3+C5A1&_sacat=0
You have to find a key cutter who will cut customer supplied keys then find someone who can code them to your car.
To cut out all the hassel probably just as good to spend between £80 and £120 to a mobile auto locksmith to do it all if you don't want to do it yourself.