X5 Key replacement
Hey guys;
3 weeks earlier after receiving my bill from BMW Lebanon, i decided it would be the last time i would ever take my X to the dealership for ANY kind of fix ... WHY ?? Passenger window fix : 700 $ Hand brake Replacement : 1000 $ As for my keys, i use one for remote keyless entry and the other for turning the car on, they told me they keys would cost 400 $ each and they will have to ship them from germany ! Are these reasonable prices ???? Anyway, i decided i will change the keys myself. So i saw this : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-...Q5fAccessories Wich is an Un-cut key that can be cut to match my keys by any locksmith. The programming of the remote can be done using one of the folowing methods : http://www.programyourkeys.com/BMW_X...ogramming.html However, what i wanna ask is there any way i can program the transponder ship myself in the remote to be able to turn on the ignition ??? If i can't do indy shops have computers to program the transponders ?? If this fix works i would save 350 $ :s Thanks Moe |
Almost positive that you would need a shop to reprogram the car to accept the key. Some indie shops have the abilitly to do so.
I would also check with a locksmith before buying the key, as I doubt "any locksmith" would have the machine to cut a key for your X5. |
:iagree: ...from all my reading here, you will need a BMW dlr to
program your new key, regardless of that key source. You can get a non-authorized key to manually work the door lock but it will not start your car; thus, not really the option you are looking for. From numerous posts here, replacement keys are in the $150-$200 range here in the states, so your local dlr is bumping it up a bit... and, that your dlr is supposed to do the programming on any replacement key; they don't come from Germany or anywhere, already "programmed". Here's a thread that talks about your situ: http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...placement+keys GL,mD |
Why do you need a set of new keys? Is it because the battery is dead? I think I saw a thread about replacing the battery inside - but you have to do some cutting.
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ya my batteries are dead, i DO have the option of changing the batteries, but i just want brand new chiny keys :P and don't want to go into the fuss of cutting then puting the key back.
iredlinemy i will folow your suggest i am just leaving to find a locksmith + an indy that can cut and program the key for me, if i will find someone i will order the new key and keep you posted bout how this goes =) btw twinspoppa my X is also Blue/Cream very nice and RARE colour for an x :) Thanks everyone and tc |
So I bought one of the ebay specials too got it cut took it to the dealer and they told me the chip inside was out of a 5 series and that they cannot reprogram it to start the ignition just unlock the doors as others have mentioned. The issue I'm having is not a battery I just bought the truck used only came with one key. So I was reading the other post and I just wanna get this right bottom line if you don't buy the key from the dealer there is no way to get it to start the ignition, correct?
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aklauz ... CORRECT !!! Thats what i also found out ... UNLESS you raplace your whole remote system but if you want the original remote system + key the dealer is the only and most expensive way to go ... Good luck
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