lost my fxin key!

[mr.vang]

Get all your e30 buddies together and try their keys in your lock. There's a halfway decent chance one will work. My two e30's have similar keys, similar enough that I can use one key for both cars. It's purely by chance, but if the car is sitting somewhere undesireable, it's worth a try.

true story, i have tried it and magic appear.

[lovinmye30]

Here is another way.

Go to dealer with title.
Give Parts Guy the VIN #
Ask for the "key code"
Write down key code in a minimum of 2 places. One being on the back of the title
Memorize where you wrote it the second time.
Take key code to any reputable locksmith shop in your area.
Ask them to make you a key from the code.
Cost me 24 $ locally and $ 8.00 for duplicates of that key once the first one was made.
Pay the extra 8 shabangs and get a spare!

30 $ total and a lifesaver!

Thank you guys for the help! got my key code from bmw! they suggested a locksmith and that guy sucked and wanted 150 a key! recalled BMW anotherr person told me to try a locksmith on saraha and lindell. got two keys under 40 dollars and it took ten minuets. Sweet!

[bastianshaw]

kershaw what is that siggif from?

[e30vert]

Here is another way.

Go to dealer with title.
Give Parts Guy the VIN #
Ask for the "key code"
Write down key code in a minimum of 2 places. One being on the back of the title
Memorize where you wrote it the second time.
Take key code to any reputable locksmith shop in your area.
Ask them to make you a key from the code.
Cost me 24 $ locally and $ 8.00 for duplicates of that key once the first one was made.
Pay the extra 8 shabangs and get a spare!

30 $ total and a lifesaver!

[Vivek]

Cliffs:
OP lost his key
Doesn't wanna pay for a new one
Complains

[lovinmye30]

R3vlimited at its best here. Why the hell do you only have one single key? I have an extra keyring of 9 keys. 3 extra keys per e30.

because i bought the car with one ignition key and one trunk key. never would have thought id lose them both... Thank you all for the info! BMW dealer tomorrow hopefully they can help me out. friends going to test drive a e46 tomorrow too. http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/imag...on_biggrin.gif

[E30m42cab]

Get all your e30 buddies together and try their keys in your lock. There's a halfway decent chance one will work. My two e30's have similar keys, similar enough that I can use one key for both cars. It's purely by chance, but if the car is sitting somewhere undesireable, it's worth a try.

Other option would be to go to your local e30 guru shop and ask them for their bucket of keys from all their parted out cars. Chances are there's one in there that will work on your car. It's been know to work before.

[Wishno87]

R3vlimited at its best here. Why the hell do you only have one single key? I have an extra keyring of 9 keys. 3 extra keys per e30.

[Kershaw]

m20 e30s use different keys, or maybe you didnt know that broheim.

[MR 325]

Any why was this posted in the M20 forum? MOVED.

[smooth]

Thank you. i will keep your username and hit you up if there is any issues at BMW. is it all the door locks and trunk as well as ignition?

Keep your original keying because, as you found out, you can always order a key from the dealer with proper documentation. Even if you ever end up buying a whole new set of locks for you car, rekey them to your old key (it's not difficult to do).

[Kershaw]

my brother got me a key for $40 from the dealership with my title. he worked for a bmw shop at the time though.

[Bimmerista]

This thread & OP are pathetic.

[MrSlacker]

A new ignition lock will not really help you because its very hard to remove the old one without having a key. BMW is your best bet. I paid $70 for mine to be cut from the VIN and took few days

[lovinmye30]

Your dealer will order a key by the car's VIN. It takes a few days to get the keys as I think they come from NJ. You will need ID and proof of ownership. Your title is best, but registration should work.

Thank you will be there on monday morning.

I have a full lock set. $80 shipped

Thank you. i will keep your username and hit you up if there is any issues at BMW. is it all the door locks and trunk as well as ignition?

its 50 for 2 keys but you have to wait like a day or two for them


do you have AAA?
if so then you get free key

Thank you for this info.