Door lock cylinder

[BMW BMXER]

I got a new (to me) cylinder for my drivers door, no key. What would be the best choice of action.

A) take it to the dealer get a key made for it (possible?)
b) take it to a locksmith get a key made for it (again possible?)
c) change the tumblers from my current lock into the new one

Has anyone done anything similar? Any advice options I'm missing?

[NickP]

c) change the tumblers. Its not that hard... PM me if you're stuck while trying to do it.

[spencers]

Not to jack your thread, but what would you do if the drivers side door doesn't unlock when I use my keyless entry? It was working before, but now it seems stuck, and is only unlockable manually.

[BMW BMXER]

c) change the tumblers. Its not that hard... PM me if you're stuck while trying to do it.

Theres a tutorial on the web somewhere, did you use that?

EDIT: this one http://www.bmwe30.net/cgi-bin/datacg...137&Section=01

[NickP]

I used this write up... I bought the build your own door lock cylinder kit from the dealer... it was around 25 or 30 bucks 5 years ago.

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e30/interior/e30_lock_cylinder_replacement.html

[Nihilator]

My local dealer refused to sell me anything lock-related. Said it was BMW's idea not to do it...you may have better luck where you are, though.

I ended up getting it, and a bunch of other BMW parts, through someone who contacted me on the boards.

--Chris