Need some help/advice on getting key replaced

socalsun · 08-01-2010, 12:01 PM

So my moms 04 X5's key does not work anymore, apparently they last about 5 years then die, replacing the batteries doesn't fix it. Dealership told her about $200 to get another one, do we have any other options? I'm sure we can get another key for cheap but programming it to the car is another thing. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

AlexGP · 08-01-2010, 02:48 PM

I know this doesn't solve your problem, but for what it's worth, I have never had a problem with my keys, 2001 X5 3.0 Sports.

TurboFan · 08-01-2010, 08:41 PM

Yeah, I don't buy the whole 5 yr thing. I had to replace a lost key, non-ca, and the fob was $140. You don't need the laser cut insert, just transfer it to the new fob. You don't need the dealer to program, it's stupid simple.

socalsun · 08-02-2010, 09:47 AM

Yeah - it def didn't sound right, 5 years on a key is retarded... I'll poke around, thanks!

Donibm · 08-08-2010, 07:55 PM

You're lucky anyway. Many keys are up to $1,000 (or more) nowadays. Anyway, if the key "dies", you always have the option of pulling the "real key" out of the clicker and using that. But, that won't help you with the alarm system though.

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socalsun poor 7 Rep 136 Posts Drives: Girl's XC90 Join Date: May 2009 Location: VT iTrader: (3)	Need some help/advice on getting key replaced So my moms 04 X5's key does not work anymore, apparently they last about 5 years then die, replacing the batteries doesn't fix it. Dealership told her about $200 to get another one, do we have any other options? I'm sure we can get another key for cheap but programming it to the car is another thing. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Previous: 07 E92 335i - Dinan 01.5 B5 S4 - APR
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AlexGP Private First Class 26 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2001 BMW X5 3.0 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I know this doesn't solve your problem, but for what it's worth, I have never had a problem with my keys, 2001 X5 3.0 Sports.
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TurboFan Ski bum 317 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	Yeah, I don't buy the whole 5 yr thing. I had to replace a lost key, non-ca, and the fob was $140. You don't need the laser cut insert, just transfer it to the new fob. You don't need the dealer to program, it's stupid simple. __________________ 1999 e46 328i Ti Silver / Black[retired] 2007 e90 335xi Jet Black / Black[retired] 2011 e70 X5 35d Vermillion Red / Cinnamon 2011 e92 M3 LeMans / Fox Red extended
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socalsun poor 7 Rep 136 Posts Drives: Girl's XC90 Join Date: May 2009 Location: VT iTrader: (3)	Yeah - it def didn't sound right, 5 years on a key is retarded... I'll poke around, thanks! __________________ Previous: 07 E92 335i - Dinan 01.5 B5 S4 - APR
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Donibm Emperor X5 12 Rep 184 Posts Drives: BMX X5 2009 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida iTrader: (0)	You're lucky anyway. Many keys are up to $1,000 (or more) nowadays. Anyway, if the key "dies", you always have the option of pulling the "real key" out of the clicker and using that. But, that won't help you with the alarm system though.
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