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      07-20-2017, 06:41 AM   #1
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Need need key, 16 w/ CA

I have a 2016 with F15 with comfort access.

Lost my spare key....

What's the lease expensive way to replace? Dealer quoted $450-600.

I don't necessarily care about the physical key being cut or keeping CA if it will save me a boat load of cash. Just lock /unlock and start.

Any suggestions?
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      07-20-2017, 04:50 PM   #2
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it depends on if you want CA for your spare. The absolute cheapest is to get a key with no CA features. (on my '12) I contacted BMW of Fairfax https://bmwoffairfaxparts.com/ non-CA keys costs like $250. You can program it yourself.

They will require you to scan info that proves you own the car and they'll mail you the key upon payment.

Non-CA keys can be used for remote lock/unlock and driving the car. That's it.


I would also email them for a quote on a CA key. CA keys are more expensive, they'll mail it to your local dealership, and will require programming. Expect a $400+ bill when all said and done.
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Just bought the CA key from local bmw parts dept. I asked the counter guy about programing. He got a bmw genius who did it in 2 minutes. And CA still works. They were going to charge me 2 hours labor to program what he did in literally 2 minutes.
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