What's the cheapest way to replace a lost BMW remote keyfob?

bringsmewomen · 10-22-2012, 06:52 AM

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Astephens94 · 10-22-2012, 10:26 AM

I hear there are a few hooligan's in the UK that may be able to help you out..

but seriously, bad jokes aside, maybe the dealership can re-program a key for you?

bringsmewomen · 10-22-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Astephens94

I hear there are a few hooligan's in the UK that may be able to help you out..

but seriously, bad jokes aside, maybe the dealership can re-program a key for you?

Yeah I'm trying to avoid the dealer to save cost. I'm sure they'd charge a lot of money!

How do I start the process? Is there a number I can call that's not a dealer?

Dark_Knight_335 · 10-22-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Astephens94

I hear there are a few hooligan's in the UK that may be able to help you out..

but seriously, bad jokes aside, maybe the dealership can re-program a key for you?

Haha- well played sir.

bringsmewomen · 10-22-2012, 10:44 AM

Can I just get one like this off of ebay and have it reprogrammed or does it need to come brand new?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Used-BMW-E90...a14973&vxp=mtr

upstatedoc · 10-22-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bringsmewomen

Mine somehow slipped off the blade. I still have the blade but no fob.

next time hook it onto the other loop!

tshoww · 10-22-2012, 11:06 AM

I was always told by the dealer that BMW only allows X amount of keys that have to be ordered from Germany and if you lose X amount then you would have to get the entire system replaced. I may be wrong due to a lot of people in the UK stealing BMWs by programming keys.... Or if a key was previously programmed on another BMW it couldn't be reprogrammed on a different one.

weaksauce · 10-22-2012, 11:06 AM

I got a key fob replaced recently and it was just over $200 at the dealer. I don't have comfort access btw, so no programming needed as long as bought through dealer.

Astephens94 · 10-22-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bringsmewomen

Yeah I'm trying to avoid the dealer to save cost. I'm sure they'd charge a lot of money!

How do I start the process? Is there a number I can call that's not a dealer?

I know you're trying to save on cost, but I think you're going to have to call the dealer on this one.

Call them up and ask if they can reprogram a blank key you already have, and if it is any cheaper than getting one from them. That'd be my plan of attack

Good luck!

ken1137 · 10-22-2012, 01:12 PM

+1 go to the dealer, although they may charge $400 b/c they will need to re-program. The units the thieves in the UK are using are sold on eBay for about $1000. Cheaper to go to the dealer unless you plan on stealing some M's in the future.

r3dbimmer89 · 10-22-2012, 01:21 PM

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I was always told by the dealer that BMW only allows X amount of keys that have to be ordered from Germany and if you lose X amount then you would have to get the entire system replaced. I may be wrong due to a lot of people in the UK stealing BMWs by programming keys.... Or if a key was previously programmed on another BMW it couldn't be reprogrammed on a different one.

It used to be like that years ago.. now BMW has a contract with two vendors that laser cut the keys in California and New Jersey. For the OP's case this wouldn't be necessary since you already have the blade and just need a fob. LT may be able to code a new fob since it's really easy through the cars OBD port.

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ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	+1 go to the dealer, although they may charge $400 b/c they will need to re-program. The units the thieves in the UK are using are sold on eBay for about $1000. Cheaper to go to the dealer unless you plan on stealing some M's in the future. __________________ BMWCCA member
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