Spare Key Question

BMWGTR · 03-26-2012, 07:46 PM

Hey all,

I have a spare BMW key for a car that I no longer own. It looks identical to the keys i have for my 335i and my mum's x6.

Can I somehow cut that key and use it as a spare for either of the others cars? Preferably the e93. Or should I just throw it in the bin?

Thanks.

luster · 03-26-2012, 08:40 PM

That particular key, no. The security code can only be written once to the key, after that it's a throw away.

The older transponder type key could have the IC replaced to be reprogrammed.

If you don't want the key, send it to me and I'll have a tinker with it and see if I can get a black security IC for it and program it.

I have all the tools to make the keys nowadays, so it could be a fun experiment.

BMWGTR · 03-26-2012, 08:45 PM

Will do luster.
PM the address and I'll send the key through.

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BMWGTR Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 250 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Spare Key Question Hey all, I have a spare BMW key for a car that I no longer own. It looks identical to the keys i have for my 335i and my mum's x6. Can I somehow cut that key and use it as a spare for either of the others cars? Preferably the e93. Or should I just throw it in the bin? Thanks.
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luster Major 57 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: e90, e88 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sydney AU, NJ US, TST HK iTrader: (21)	That particular key, no. The security code can only be written once to the key, after that it's a throw away. The older transponder type key could have the IC replaced to be reprogrammed. If you don't want the key, send it to me and I'll have a tinker with it and see if I can get a black security IC for it and program it. I have all the tools to make the keys nowadays, so it could be a fun experiment.
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BMWGTR Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 250 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Will do luster. PM the address and I'll send the key through.
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