[kraftyskillz]

My bag was stolen while i was on holiday and it took me a while to realise the contents i'd lost which sadly included my spare key.

So, i'm trying to figure out if it is at all possible to buy a new one and program it myself and would appreciate comments and recommendations.

Also, anyone have any idea how much stealers charge to replace this.

[doughboy]

You don't program the key. The keys all have a unique fixed electronic ID.

You have to program the car to accept the new key.

Don't forget the metal conventional key tucked away inside your key body, you'll need that too.

[kraftyskillz]

Originally Posted by doughboy

You don't program the key. The keys all have a unique fixed electronic ID.

You have to program the car to accept the new key.

Don't forget the metal conventional key tucked away inside your key body, you'll need that too.

So, will buying a fob and inserting it into the slot for 20 seconds still work?

Also, i take it that any typical key cutter can cut the internal key?

[doughboy]

Originally Posted by kraftyskillz

So, will buying a fob and inserting it into the slot for 20 seconds still work?

Err no, otherwise every thief around would just steal cars that way!

Also, i take it that any typical key cutter can cut the internal key?

To cut a key you need a blank to start from, but AFAIK you can't buy blanks.

Of course, BMW will sell you the pre-cut key to match your vehicle (you get the key number from your remaining key)

[kraftyskillz]

Ok, gotcha.

Just got a quote from BMW £169.78

Not pleased at all.

[doughboy]

Ouch!

That'll teach you to carry your spare key about unnecessarily!

[Jam.Smith]

Originally Posted by doughboy

That'll teach you to carry your spare key about unnecessarily!

^^^^^^^^
Bet that made him feel 10x better!

[kraftyskillz]

Lol, i obviously like throwing money away.

[Burned]

Is it possible to get a new key fob casing from BMW?

Dont fancy the third party ones.

[DMH-01]

Did you have travel insurance? Could try and claim off that if you did.

[gaza01]

Originally Posted by DMH-01

Did you have travel insurance? Could try and claim off that if you did.

Good call!!

Also should only be about £80 last time the misses had her's done at a dealer. May be try ringing round to a couple others

[IanS100]

You'd think for that price BMW would design something a little more functional that wouldn't unlock the car from your pocket

[kraftyskillz]

Thanks, sadly I didn't sort any travel insurance out. Kicking myself now but lesson learned.

[kraftyskillz]

Originally Posted by Burned

Is it possible to get a new key fob casing from BMW?

Dont fancy the third party ones.

Yes, ring the Dealers. It's not that expensive.