Has anyone lost the roundel from thier key??

berreli · 01-09-2008, 11:24 PM

The BMW roundel on the lock button of the key has fallen off both my keys!

I can understand if one fell of and stock it up to crap luck... But this is ridiculious.

The dealers response was suggesting I order an new key for +++$$$

I literally told him to kiss my @$$ before he was finished suggesting such a dumbass thing.

Any idea where I can get those little roundels to glue back on?

Cheers,

B.

Xeloj · 01-09-2008, 11:33 PM

You could print a tiny one out on paper and glue it back on. I think that would look way better than stock.

nhhiep · 01-10-2008, 12:04 AM

same here. but I lied and told them that the key is acting up sometimes and refuses to response. they agreed to replace it with a new one. too bad they said I have to return the old key.

This is 1 time that I feel good to scam the dealer

Tag · 01-10-2008, 12:18 AM

The key is part of your car, ergo it's covered under warranty. You literally can not operate your car without the key so you could argue it is one of the most important components of the car.

This is obviously a cosmetic issue, but that doesn't mean it's not covered under warranty. As long as you didn't neglect or mistreat your key (which is hard for them to prove anyway) they must either fix or replace it.

Just stick to your guns and make a big stink about it until they take care of you.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 01-10-2008, 12:39 AM

Yeah mine did. Looked like crap too. Couldn't be proud of my BMW key

Pretender · 01-10-2008, 01:00 AM

My dealer replaced my key with no question since it's covered by warranty. I lost the roundel last year.

karliejai · 01-10-2008, 01:03 AM

i just took a look at my key, its pretty beat up lol

jc777 · 01-10-2008, 07:55 AM

Mine fell off too. Dealer replaced key under warranty without argument.

importsrhot · 01-10-2008, 08:02 AM

My dealer is replacing mine this weekend actually. Hopefully the roundel stays on better with the new key.

glock17 · 01-10-2008, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tag824

The key is part of your car, ergo it's covered under warranty. You literally can not operate your car without the key so you could argue it is one of the most important components of the car.

This is obviously a cosmetic issue, but that doesn't mean it's not covered under warranty. As long as you didn't neglect or mistreat your key (which is hard for them to prove anyway) they must either fix or replace it.

Just stick to your guns and make a big stink about it until they take care of you.

My wife lost her sticker or emblem off of her key fob within a few weeks of owning the car. When I asked the dealer if he could swap it out for a new one he just laughed and told me "they cost like $300"!

BK · 01-10-2008, 01:29 PM

Funny how many stories we've had of this. BMW should start selling little roundels with adhesive backing. Then we could do it ourselves and not have to go to the dealer. There could be an aftermarket for little CF roundels, colored roundels, etc.

JoeClothing · 01-10-2008, 01:31 PM

Tell these aholes to blow you

The emblem is part of the key and absolutely should be replaced under warranty. If they refuse to do it, just contact BMWNA and have them contact your dealer on your behalf.

JoeClothing · 01-10-2008, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BK

Funny how many stories we've had of this. BMW should start selling little roundels with adhesive backing. Then we could do it ourselves and not have to go to the dealer. There could be an aftermarket for little CF roundels, colored roundels, etc.

Oh snap...business venture here I come

newport325i · 01-10-2008, 02:58 PM

I am with you guys. I just got my CPO 325 and BOTH my keys are missing the roundels. I've been looking for stickers to replace but no luck. I'll try to hound my friends at the dealership.

CALIF65GM · 01-10-2008, 10:08 PM

Yep mines is all scratched-up that's why I'm now using my 2nd key.

MTV · 01-10-2008, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xeloj

You could print a tiny one out on paper and glue it back on. I think that would look way better than stock.

ghetto lol

GIZMO2132002 · 01-10-2008, 11:01 PM

Oh yea they have to warranty those keys. No questions asked.
I get them all the time. BMW never says anything or asks any questions. Just that we return the fob back to them to recycle.

calvino · 01-10-2008, 11:03 PM

is cover by the warranty.

hunt55 · 01-11-2008, 11:35 AM

I just had the second one replace under warranty. If you have CA make sure to take both fobs with you the day they have the new one.

Rossland · 01-11-2008, 11:53 AM

Leave it off. That way if you loose the key, the finder probably won't know it is from a BMW and is less likely to use it to steal your car.

ex-poster · 01-11-2008, 12:33 PM

I'll back up those saying this is a warantee issue, I've had one replaced with no questions by my dealership.

a burrito · 01-11-2008, 12:42 PM

YEAH. It looks so cheap without it. The value of a dumb bmw roundel sticker. haha

01-09-2008, 11:24 PM	#1
berreli Private 4 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 330i ZKK ZKJ Sphr.black/lemon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Great White North iTrader: (0)	Has anyone lost the roundel from thier key?? The BMW roundel on the lock button of the key has fallen off both my keys! I can understand if one fell of and stock it up to crap luck... But this is ridiculious. The dealers response was suggesting I order an new key for +++$$$ I literally told him to kiss my @$$ before he was finished suggesting such a dumbass thing. Any idea where I can get those little roundels to glue back on? Cheers, B. __________________ Happiness IS the corner!
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Xeloj Banned 22 Rep 593 Posts Drives: 2008 E90, 2006 E60 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange, California - Orange County aka The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 525i [0.00] 2008 328i [0.00]	You could print a tiny one out on paper and glue it back on. I think that would look way better than stock.
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nhhiep Captain 88 Rep 863 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	same here. but I lied and told them that the key is acting up sometimes and refuses to response. they agreed to replace it with a new one. too bad they said I have to return the old key. This is 1 time that I feel good to scam the dealer
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01-10-2008, 12:18 AM	#4
Tag this is the way 18259 Rep 8,540 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	The key is part of your car, ergo it's covered under warranty. You literally can not operate your car without the key so you could argue it is one of the most important components of the car. This is obviously a cosmetic issue, but that doesn't mean it's not covered under warranty. As long as you didn't neglect or mistreat your key (which is hard for them to prove anyway) they must either fix or replace it. Just stick to your guns and make a big stink about it until they take care of you.
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PaulBailey@ltbmw General 665 Rep 26,878 Posts Drives: 2-325 330 2-335 2-Z4 2-135 X5d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E90 [7.00] 2011 BMW 335i E92 [7.96]	Yeah mine did. Looked like crap too. Couldn't be proud of my BMW key
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Pretender Colonel 150 Rep 2,419 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 07 328i, 16 X1, >17M2 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 06 330i [0.00]	My dealer replaced my key with no question since it's covered by warranty. I lost the roundel last year. __________________ It's a great time to be alive
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01-10-2008, 01:03 AM	#7
karliejai Da Kid 121 Rep 4,576 Posts Drives: JetBlack e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (4)	i just took a look at my key, its pretty beat up lol __________________ MODS: OEM Front Splitter \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| OEM Trunk Spoiler \| Matt Black Front Grill \| Black Shadowline Window Trim \| Painted Front Lower Rod \| Blacklines \| JDM Yellow Fogs \| Custom Silver CF Headlights with LUX 4.0 \| Eisenhaus Sports Exhaust
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01-10-2008, 07:55 AM	#8
jc777 Private First Class 5 Rep 127 Posts Drives: E90 325i 2006 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pennsylvania, USA iTrader: (0)	Mine fell off too. Dealer replaced key under warranty without argument.
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01-10-2008, 08:02 AM	#9
importsrhot Private 3 Rep 85 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	My dealer is replacing mine this weekend actually. Hopefully the roundel stays on better with the new key. __________________ '06 330i - Alpine White - Terra - Premium
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Funny how many stories we've had of this. BMW should start selling little roundels with adhesive backing. Then we could do it ourselves and not have to go to the dealer. There could be an aftermarket for little CF roundels, colored roundels, etc. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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01-10-2008, 01:31 PM	#12
JoeClothing Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 233 Posts Drives: E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chevy Chase, MD iTrader: (0)	Tell these aholes to blow you The emblem is part of the key and absolutely should be replaced under warranty. If they refuse to do it, just contact BMWNA and have them contact your dealer on your behalf.
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01-10-2008, 02:58 PM	#14
newport325i Private First Class 4 Rep 140 Posts Drives: \\ 2006 325i Sport // Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Newport, RI iTrader: (0)	I am with you guys. I just got my CPO 325 and BOTH my keys are missing the roundels. I've been looking for stickers to replace but no luck. I'll try to hound my friends at the dealership.
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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	Yep mines is all scratched-up that's why I'm now using my 2nd key. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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GIZMO2132002 One Hell of Ride 3 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 335i Jet Black/Terra Dakota Le Join Date: May 2006 Location: HOUSTON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Oh yea they have to warranty those keys. No questions asked. I get them all the time. BMW never says anything or asks any questions. Just that we return the fob back to them to recycle. __________________
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calvino Lieutenant Colonel 306 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: had e90, 330i mystic blue Join Date: May 2006 Location: Weston,Florida iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 e90 330i [0.00]	is cover by the warranty. __________________ E90 Mytic Blue 330i 07-20-2006. 05-17-2011 Doesn't the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit . . . unnatural? Support NORML
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01-11-2008, 11:35 AM	#19
hunt55 Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I just had the second one replace under warranty. If you have CA make sure to take both fobs with you the day they have the new one.
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01-11-2008, 11:53 AM	#20
Rossland Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 297 Posts Drives: US 06 330xi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Leave it off. That way if you loose the key, the finder probably won't know it is from a BMW and is less likely to use it to steal your car.
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01-11-2008, 12:33 PM	#21
ex-poster Lieutenant 19 Rep 482 Posts Drives: 2000 328, 2006 330 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (0)	I'll back up those saying this is a warantee issue, I've had one replaced with no questions by my dealership.
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01-11-2008, 12:42 PM	#22
a burrito Lieutenant Colonel 56 Rep 1,962 Posts Drives: Urus, 958.2 TTS, 997 S Join Date: May 2005 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	YEAH. It looks so cheap without it. The value of a dumb bmw roundel sticker. haha __________________ Peanut Butter Chunky
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