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Thread: Where is the best place to get another key for my 2001 X5

  1. #1
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    Smile Where is the best place to get another key for my 2001 X5

    I have on with the three bottons and one that is just a key and want to get a second key fob before the one I have gets lost or broken. I'm sure there are some places other than the dealer that can sell and program them.
    Thanks, Wildman
    Last edited by NJ Wildman; 02-04-2012 at 08:40 PM.

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    Nope with EWS they are pretty much dealer only.

    the key is cut, programmed and then sent to the dealership you order it from.

    when you get the key you "program" the remote part to the car by pressing the bmw emblem on key and holding it, then pressing the unlock button three times. Dont let the dealer trick you into paying them to do that for you. Most parts guys will go out to your car and do it for you.

    But for starting the car, its only programed with vin and such when its cut I think they do it in NJ some where.

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    The dealer is the only place.

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    Ok thanks I give my local dealer a call, the wholesale part's guys can probably walk me thru it or they will walk out and do it for me..

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