CA key fob progamming

Jred22 · 02-02-2011, 10:25 AM

I'm about to buy a comfort access keyfob from another member, for my 08 with comfort access. My question is, will the dealership be able to program another cars CA keyfob to my car? And will they be able to recut that key (the actual key that inserts into the top of the keyfob), or will i need a new one of these? Thanks for any input.

Denny347 · 02-02-2011, 10:43 AM

I am quite sure that the keys cannot be re-programmed to another car. MAYBE you can get it to unlock the car but not start it.

GenePoole · 02-02-2011, 12:39 PM

Short answer: No! Don't buy it.

anerbe · 02-02-2011, 01:05 PM

just order from BMW directly - not worth the potential hassle

Jred22 · 02-02-2011, 04:06 PM

focckkkk

Jred22 · 02-02-2011, 07:37 PM

I guess i'm just confused to why one couldn't be programmed that was from another car, when i ordered a new one, they programmed it. Why wouldn't one be able to be re-programmed?

ceb · 02-02-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jred22

I guess i'm just confused to why one couldn't be programmed that was from another car, when i ordered a new one, they programmed it. Why wouldn't one be able to be re-programmed?

I know you don't believe us, so go ahead and spend your money.

You'll be back whining after you visit the dealership and they tell you it won't work.

Jred22 · 02-02-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ceb

I know you don't believe us, so go ahead and spend your money.

You'll be back whining after you visit the dealership and they tell you it won't work.

You better SHUDDUP!

sexymexy · 02-03-2011, 01:46 AM

Hey dude the programming on the key fob is a one time only and can't be reprogrammed for use on other car. It is that simple.

Thunder Dump · 02-03-2011, 06:51 AM

As others has said, can't be done. On the plus side, you just bought yourself a nice BMW-logo'd paper weight.

Jred22 · 02-03-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunder Dump

As others has said, can't be done. On the plus side, you just bought yourself a nice BMW-logo'd paper weight.

Didn't buy it yet. But was about to.

Boosted John · 02-06-2011, 11:53 PM

I'll find out for you when i go into work tomorrow. i'll ask one of the techs..

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Denny347 Major 350 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	I am quite sure that the keys cannot be re-programmed to another car. MAYBE you can get it to unlock the car but not start it.
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GenePoole Lieutenant 46 Rep 541 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 328i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brighton, IL iTrader: (0)	Short answer: No! Don't buy it.
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anerbe Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: Red E90M 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BH, MI iTrader: (2)	just order from BMW directly - not worth the potential hassle
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Jred22 Meat Puppet 66 Rep 1,127 Posts Drives: '11 e90 M3 Competition Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 Jeep Grand Che ... [0.00]	I guess i'm just confused to why one couldn't be programmed that was from another car, when i ordered a new one, they programmed it. Why wouldn't one be able to be re-programmed?
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sexymexy Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2006 e90 jet black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tx iTrader: (1)	Hey dude the programming on the key fob is a one time only and can't be reprogrammed for use on other car. It is that simple.
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Thunder Dump That tickles 11 Rep 457 Posts Drives: '09 328i E93 SGM/CR Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Western MA iTrader: (1)	As others has said, can't be done. On the plus side, you just bought yourself a nice BMW-logo'd paper weight.
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Boosted John Internet Ninja 53 Rep 626 Posts Drives: 13 AH3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jax, Fl iTrader: (0)	I'll find out for you when i go into work tomorrow. i'll ask one of the techs..
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