Ok, this is what happened. ...my BMW was in impound for 60 days. When it was released I noticed my fob key did not lick or unlock the doors. Then after driving to my destination, the key would not come out of the ignition. I jiggled it and moved the steering wheel and shifter around. No luck. So I waited about 10-15 minutes and the key came out no problem. This key being stuck in the ignition thing now happens everytime I turn off ignition. Very annoying. I realize that the battery in the key charges itself while in the ignition. After not being driven for 60 days I'm sure my problem was a dead battery. So, I bought a new battery and the housing etc for it and have had no luck. I don't want to buy a new key from BMW. Is there anywhere I can get a key besides BMW?
Just bought a non FOB for my e39 from thebmwminipartstore $57 shipped. They have FOBs too, but they are expensive. You will need a copy of registration and drivers license to send to them. I got mine in 4 days.
Chris
Over the years, I have seen it posted before that all keys, regardless of where you buy them, come from BMW NA in some form or another. Only BMW knows the key cut pattern. You can order one from a variety of sources but they are just being a middleman taking a cut.
Your best bet is to go to the dealer, provide proof of ownership and pay the price for a new key. It's generally about $185.
I did buy one online and it didn't work. And it has an uncut key attached to it and it can't be removed to put my cut key in it . Regardless, it didn't work on locks anyways. It's not as easy as it looks on Google. I guess I will just go to BMW. Thanks
Why didn't it work? It shouldn't be necessary to remove the key blade, why can't you just get the blank one cut?
I bought a cheap €7 key that you can find on ebay, got it cut for the car by copying the original, programmed the ews chip and it works fine including remote locking and starting the engine. Granted, there are some subtle differences between the original keys and the cheaper copies but for the price they are well worth it.
I can make you any car key you need. PM me if you are interested. I do it for members here for a very reasonable price.
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He can't afford to, BMW car key expenses come first!!
The dealer only ews chip in key shaft
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