s#%$!!! lost my only key...

[joonsup]

i only have the spare so I ordered some blanks online and took it to a locksmith and they were able to cut it. Doesnt work perfectly but I think it's b/c the original key is worned down a bit and I got the bmw2 x59 blanks which has a small head compared to the original spare key I have. The local hardware store couldnt copy the key b/c they didn't have the "cartridge" to use whatever that means.

[StereoInstaller1]

i only have the spare so I ordered some blanks online and took it to a locksmith and they were able to cut it. Doesnt work perfectly but I think it's b/c the original key is worned down a bit and I got the bmw2 x59 blanks which has a small head compared to the original spare key I have. The local hardware store couldnt copy the key b/c they didn't have the "cartridge" to use whatever that means.

Bullshit, fuck that.

Call the dealer, get a new key cut from the VIN. Generally under $20...now go get new keys cut!

[dude8383]

an illuminiated key just cost me $36.00 and a regular blank was $22.00

Bullshit, fuck that.

Call the dealer, get a new key cut from the VIN. Generally under $20...now go get new keys cut!

[BTP325ic]

reminds me i need a backup key...

me too.;)

[SpecM]

I had some spares cut at Ace Hardware for $2.25/ea

and they work great (cut with a hand-operated machine btw, not with one of the Lowe's automatic dealies)

[TrentW]

So you're saying that anyone can copy down the vin off my dash and have a key cut?

[Desaevious]

So you're saying that anyone can copy down the vin off my dash and have a key cut?

Just so you know, they will with proof of ownership.

I don't know if you need to have it registered, but you definitely need the title.

You can get them cut, I got some made from the vin of the junk car that my replacement locks came out of. without the title..I had a note from the junkyard..lol

^I think this last one was at the discretion of the dealer because the guy had a note from what is probably a junkyard that is known around the area. But you do need a title, otherwise you would be able to track down E30's, write down the VIN's and go crazy with breaking into other people's cars. We wouldn't want that!

[ColdAccord]

Bullshit, fuck that.

Call the dealer, get a new key cut from the VIN. Generally under $20...now go get new keys cut!

stealership wants $60 for my e36. coded tho

[Rennsport]

dealer got $87 for a new master key for my mom's e36, took three weeks to get.

same dealer charged me $8 to cut a key for my e30, took 5 minutes to get.

[dude8383]

got mine today :)



51 21 1 900 892 - illuminated key - 36.00
32 32 1 109 801 - general key - 23.50

that was my cost.

[Alkasquawlik]

Where'd you guys buy your keys, just through the stealership?
I have a couple spares back at home, but I'm down in LA for the summer and I'm fucked if I lose mine.

[dude8383]

Where'd you guys buy your keys, just through the stealership?
I have a couple spares back at home, but I'm down in LA for the summer and I'm fucked if I lose mine.

i got them from patrick @ bma.