CAS module and keys info needed

pinco000 · 01-14-2015, 09:20 AM

Hi guys, do you know if the actual metal key in the keyfob can be cut out based on information gained from CAS module?
Someone tried to steal my car and BMW wants to change the locking system completely. However the insurance engineers think its not necessary to change it completely and that only recoding is needed. So they dont want to approve the work to be carried out.
Cheers

makkan00 · 01-14-2015, 10:28 AM

AFAIK, locking system does not need to be changed.
BMW is trying to make money out of it (nothing new).

They have coded the key electronically (if that has been done?).

Sensible_ · 01-14-2015, 07:28 PM

The metal key code is readable by OBD, yes. Who can cut a key from it I don't know.

Obviously this won't start the car but could provide easy access to it for another attempt if they failed on this occasion.

Although I hate dealers, I believe what they are suggesting is now standard for an attempted theft as in your case.

pinco000 · 01-15-2015, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makkan00

AFAIK, locking system does not need to be changed.
BMW is trying to make money out of it (nothing new).

They have coded the key electronically (if that has been done?).

dont want to reveal any details here whats gonna get done in case the thiefs are watching. Speak to you soon Sam

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makkan00 Major General 886 Rep 9,097 Posts Drives: F83 and F36 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Essex iTrader: (56)	AFAIK, locking system does not need to be changed. BMW is trying to make money out of it (nothing new). They have coded the key electronically (if that has been done?). __________________ F36 Xdrive for her - HUD, park assist, heated steering wheel, rear camera, Apple car play F36 RWD for him - HK, M sports pack, GTS tail light, Apple car play
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Sensible_ Colonel 529 Rep 2,503 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London iTrader: (1)	The metal key code is readable by OBD, yes. Who can cut a key from it I don't know. Obviously this won't start the car but could provide easy access to it for another attempt if they failed on this occasion. Although I hate dealers, I believe what they are suggesting is now standard for an attempted theft as in your case.
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