BMW Key Fob Case ?

Jaynez · 10-25-2012, 11:17 PM

My keys are all scratched, will it works if i replace my key case with this ebay one ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190690132938...84.m1438.l2649

badfish718 · 10-25-2012, 11:30 PM

No

Jace_91 · 10-25-2012, 11:47 PM

If you do not have comfort access I don't see why it wouldn't work, just put your cut key in place of the blank it comes with, and move the innards over.

N8N · 10-25-2012, 11:55 PM

Nice find. Was just thinking my key looked awful shabby today. I might have to be the guinea pig - and invest in one of those leather covers too.

Jace_91 · 10-26-2012, 12:42 AM

Heres the link for the shell for cars with comfort access, it has the battery door and holder
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Remote-Key-C...a6f559&vxp=mtr

Jaynez · 10-26-2012, 03:05 AM

Does anybody know how to take the keyfob apart and move to the new key shell ?

MiStR StEvO · 10-28-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaynez

Does anybody know how to take the keyfob apart and move to the new key shell ?

I'm wondering the same because I do want a new shell. I replaced the battery the other day but didn't see a way to transfer the internal components over.

Jace_91 · 10-28-2012, 06:32 PM

I think I've read before that people back it for a short time to get the glue to release, I think you could just use a hair dryer and then pry it apart though.

VTECaddict · 10-28-2012, 06:47 PM

I had the idea the other day of putting the guts of my key into the new style F-series key fob. But I don't know if its possible to open the key without damaging it and if the guts will fit into the new design. (I have comfort access so the key doesn't need to fit into the slot)

Snowbird · 10-29-2012, 01:51 PM

Please update if it works, my key are pretty beat up by the previous owner. No CA, dont know if that makes it easier or harder. Thanks

Jaynez · 10-29-2012, 04:14 PM

My new key shell will be here in 3 days, i will try it, but would be nice to have a How-To tutorial first.

e90mbition · 11-23-2012, 02:16 PM

any updates on this?

I plan to replace the case on my key too as mine is beaten up

10-25-2012, 11:17 PM	#1
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10-25-2012, 11:47 PM	#3
Jace_91 First Lieutenant 9 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South Florida - Hollywood iTrader: (0)	If you do not have comfort access I don't see why it wouldn't work, just put your cut key in place of the blank it comes with, and move the innards over.
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10-25-2012, 11:55 PM	#4
N8N Lieutenant Colonel 170 Rep 1,843 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berwyn Heights, MD iTrader: (2)	Nice find. Was just thinking my key looked awful shabby today. I might have to be the guinea pig - and invest in one of those leather covers too.
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10-26-2012, 12:42 AM	#5
Jace_91 First Lieutenant 9 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South Florida - Hollywood iTrader: (0)	Heres the link for the shell for cars with comfort access, it has the battery door and holder http://www.ebay.com/itm/Remote-Key-C...a6f559&vxp=mtr
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10-26-2012, 03:05 AM	#6
Jaynez New Member 8 Rep 28 Posts Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	Does anybody know how to take the keyfob apart and move to the new key shell ?
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10-28-2012, 06:32 PM	#8
Jace_91 First Lieutenant 9 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South Florida - Hollywood iTrader: (0)	I think I've read before that people back it for a short time to get the glue to release, I think you could just use a hair dryer and then pry it apart though.
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VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 481 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	I had the idea the other day of putting the guts of my key into the new style F-series key fob. But I don't know if its possible to open the key without damaging it and if the guts will fit into the new design. (I have comfort access so the key doesn't need to fit into the slot) __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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10-29-2012, 01:51 PM	#10
Snowbird New Member 1 Rep 19 Posts Drives: '09 E92 328i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Seattle WA iTrader: (0)	Please update if it works, my key are pretty beat up by the previous owner. No CA, dont know if that makes it easier or harder. Thanks
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10-29-2012, 04:14 PM	#11
Jaynez New Member 8 Rep 28 Posts Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	My new key shell will be here in 3 days, i will try it, but would be nice to have a How-To tutorial first.
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11-23-2012, 02:16 PM	#12
e90mbition First Lieutenant 16 Rep 313 Posts Drives: E46, E90 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	any updates on this? I plan to replace the case on my key too as mine is beaten up
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