Keys made in Socal?

[Bahalana]

Hey guys. I bought a key blank earlier this week and I'm having some trouble getting the local locksmiths to copy it for me because it is made of steel not the cheap aluminum kind I've got now. Do you guys know where I might be able to get it done at? I found a place on Ventura Blvd, but he was going to charge $350 which is ridiculous. I've been told by the locksmiths that the dealer can do it, but I'm sure they will charge me an arm and a leg too...

[Holland]

If it's just the lighted key, I had it done at Ace hardware for free. Of course you need an original.

[einstein57]

the dealer will give you a key cut to your ignition for 40. there is a big locksmith next to lax shooting range that would probably cut it.

[iwantspeed]

down in Beverley hills next to town marketplace next to chipotle there is a lock smith booth that cut 2 keys for me for 9 bucks.
I had the original key.

[UNIQETA]

Well if westminister isn't a long drive I know a guy that will make you the key if have the original or not. I used him when I used to work at a bike shop when dumb customers used to lose their keys

[mcr_driver]

anyone know a place in the san gabriel area been meaning to make a spare :rofl: tia...

[lifestyle101]

go to mission hardware^^

[dvck]

i went to

Antrim Securities
766 E Walnut st
Pasadena
(626) 795 8661

they charged 35$ to cut a steel blank (i provided)
and 9$ for the regular brass/aluminium :? they have stock.

[mcr_driver]

nice where did you get a steel blank from? dealer?

[ak-]

Is there any way for them to make a key from just a keyhole, with no key provided?

[dvck]

nice where did you get a steel blank from? dealer?

i found a seller on amazonexample here but i found it for about 20$ might look on ebay or wait? i dont know how much the dealer will ask for it.

Is there any way for them to make a key from just a keyhole, with no key provided?

if by keyhole you mean lock cylinder then yes. if you take it out of the door and take it to them its relatively less expensive, (cuts labor cost) and a cert locksmith will do it no problem.

[mcr_driver]

good to know thanks dvck, man that's a pricey spare though :rofl: might make a aluminum/brass one for now...

[ak-]

i found a seller on amazonexample here but i found it for about 20$ might look on ebay or wait? i dont know how much the dealer will ask for it.



if by keyhole you mean lock cylinder then yes. if you take it out of the door and take it to them its relatively less expensive, (cuts labor cost) and a cert locksmith will do it no problem.

Awesome!
Its for my roof rack.
Do I need to take out the cylinder or can I just take out my leg attachment?

[JMPAuto]

Go to Nick Alexander Imports in Los Angeles, they are a BMW dealer. I get my keys there before for $17 a piece, genuine BMW keys. Just bring ID and registration when you order. Usually 3 days wait maximum. Some dealers charge around $50, they are the cheapest one I found so far. They give you the original steel keys and option for the lighted ones too.

[dvck]

^werd?! i'd be in for a lighted one, always thought it'd be cool to have one of those,
and once i get through with this dash/steering wheel swap, rebuilding the locks
is the next small project, id like to start with a fresh key

Awesome!
Its for my roof rack.
Do I need to take out the cylinder or can I just take out my leg attachment?

i'd take the cylinder out, be alot easier for them.