[WOPALX]

Originally Posted by zenderm3

So is there a maximum of 2 keys that can be associated with a car at any one time?

For a car with comfort access I believe that is the case.

[wlin]

Originally Posted by Zen

Didn't want to be a smartass, but how did you come up with '5% of the purchase price'? 10% of 55k = $5500, so 5% would be $2750. So how is $914 is 5% of 55k?

dude... he said 2% not 5%

[wlin]

Originally Posted by suff

well. much time later.. I can confirm that you can order a standard FOB & Manual Key from any international BMW dealership, they will require proof of ownership (I ended up including a copy of the sale documentation, registration & Passport)..

5 days after ordering, I received my new FOB & laser cut key.. took <2minutes to reprogram int he car and all set to go.. total cost ended up being a tad over $300 (as I had to order from the US, rather than Europe)

thought you might find this info useful.. happy to provide P/N if needed

What's the part # (w/ comfort access) and how do you reprogram it? Thanks.

[Dutt1113]

Originally Posted by wlin

What's the part # (w/ comfort access) and how do you reprogram it? Thanks.

I too, would like to know the p/n for an e90 fob without CA

[Tintin]

i actually am running an E46 at the moment and need a second key as well.
Dealer quoted circa $600 over the phone. Have emailed ECS and BMWmini parts for a price as well...

[Professor///M]

Originally Posted by zenderm3

So is there a maximum of 2 keys that can be associated with a car at any one time?

There are only 10 possible combinations of codes for keys for any particular vehicle. So if you lose 10 keys, they'll have to repeat a code, so technically at some point you could have a few keys that work for your car...

[bobby kim]

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[Panza]

Thats what I reckon, Bobby Kim. You tell em!

[luster]

How controversial Bobby Kim!

[willyrahs]

Originally Posted by suff

BMW Germany Price:

Remote + Key (Blank) : $105.97 Euro
Freight from Germany to Perth : $14.00 Euro
Beers to friend in Germany on next visit : Free (Work )
Programming : Free

Total Cost ~$185 AUD

Telling my SA that his price of $914 can go jump (granted this included $130 to program the key) : Priceless!

Hi,

How did you get your mate to purchase the key? Don't you need to show proof of ownership by providing Registration paper and License. I have a freind in Germany on holidays that is willing to help.

Thanks

[willyrahs]

Originally Posted by suff

BMW Germany Price:

Remote + Key (Blank) : $105.97 Euro
Freight from Germany to Perth : $14.00 Euro
Beers to friend in Germany on next visit : Free (Work )
Programming : Free

Total Cost ~$185 AUD

Telling my SA that his price of $914 can go jump (granted this included $130 to program the key) : Priceless!

Hi,

How did you get your mate to purchase the key? Don't you need to show proof of ownership by providing Registration paper and License. I have a freind in Germany on holidays that is willing to help.

Thanks

[willyrahs]

Hi,

How did you get your mate to purchase the key? Don't you need to show proof of ownership by providing Registration paper and License. I have a freind in Germany on holidays that is willing to help.

Thanks

[wassell2381]

Waaaa this is from 2010 - Rebirthing old posts got me all worried

[ambishop]

Bimmernav sells these keys as well. They get them directly from BMW Germany and they are exactly what comes with the car when new. Sourced from BMW headquarters directly. http://www.bimmernav.com/url/key and http://www.bimmernav.com/url/keyfob

[ricko177]

Having followed this thread for a while and tried most lines of enquiry, just thought I'd try one more time for any bright ideas.

As I have only one key (330i with electronic type and stop/start button) and getting a bit uneasy I've been looking for options for a spare.

So far:
- ECS advise that they can't supply coded keys
- BMW Germany will not supply keys directly and direct you to local dealer
- Local dealer (Rolfe Classic) quotes "about $850" to produce a spare - need to provide VIN and ownership details of course.

Looks like I'll just have to stump up the $850.

[CYL]

Chris, how did your car being stolen? where? Rivervale?
and how could they start the car if they do not have the keys?
I am living in Bentley, pretty unsafe too somehow...

Originally Posted by suff

Hi All,

Well as as most of you know, my car was stolen recently, and iroincally returned in pretty much exactly the same condition it was in (needs a good polish as 5 days fo bore water has taken its toll!)

Anyway, the only thing I didnt get back was the key, thinking this would be a $300 cost, I wasnt overly phased (I assumed $300 based on the fact that Subaru charge $150 for a key.. double this to get BMW stealer ship pricing).

Suffice to say I just about fell off my chair when I emailed my BMW SA today and asked for a price for a new key (well, as they described it, Key + Remote + Programming)

Total cost $914!, I understand that everyone needs to make a profit, but JESUS.

To put it in perspective, you can buy a new 320i with comfort access for ~$55k demo of the dealers floor with Comfort access.. if you loose a key, it will cost you nearly 2% of the purchase price to replace it!

Anyone have any ideas or contacts where I can get a replacement key for Less than $900????

(And for those of you that are about to suggest insurance, the excess is $800, and given there is no other damage to the car, it would not be worth making a claim, as whilst I have maximum NCB and protection, I will still get screwed on future policies!)