New key fob

R3N · 03-22-2013, 04:58 AM

Anyone bought one recently? Is it possible to buy from the US with proof of ownership?

_ink · 03-22-2013, 11:25 AM

Why do you need the proof of ownership?

If you're buying a new fob, it will need to be coded locally anyway.

Michael BD · 03-22-2013, 06:02 PM

How do you change a battery in the key?

chewy7 · 03-23-2013, 03:24 AM

I just ordered a key from the dealer last month. Came in from Malaysia. Costed $650.

Took two weeks, comes pre-coded. You just need a rego slip to show proof of ownership.

Then i found my spare key -_-

Jin-ActiveMotorwerke · 03-23-2013, 03:26 AM

BMW keys are all shipped coded normally. I don't know where you get this info from.

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Originally Posted by _ink

Why do you need the proof of ownership?

If you're buying a new fob, it will need to be coded locally anyway.

Jin-ActiveMotorwerke · 03-23-2013, 03:27 AM

You can only change battery on keys with Comfort Access equipped cars.
Others come with rechargable battery sealed insdie the key.

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Originally Posted by bornadog335i

How do you change a battery in the key?

R3N · 03-23-2013, 04:36 AM

What he said ^

I believe the only coding I will need to do at a dealer is for the comfort access, but I can get away with using it normally just as a spare.

Fuelrw · 03-23-2013, 05:13 AM

Does anyone know how to get this sorted cheaper? $650 is ridiculous

Zoo Tv · 03-24-2013, 01:23 AM

Got mine replaced under warranty.......because I went swimming with it in my pocket.....

_ink · 03-24-2013, 02:07 AM

I think I was assuming if you didn't buy from a BMW dealer, that it wouldn't come coded.

I was looking into this a while ago, and saw them on eBay.

Michael BD · 03-24-2013, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jin.ActiveMotorwerke

You can only change battery on keys with Comfort Access equipped cars.
Others come with rechargeable battery sealed inside the key.

Thank you I worked it out.

willyFbaby · 03-24-2013, 03:20 AM

$650 for a key FOB? That's ridiculous.

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R3N Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 252 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	What he said ^ I believe the only coding I will need to do at a dealer is for the comfort access, but I can get away with using it normally just as a spare.
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