Anyone lose a keyfob?

[201]

Before I cough up 600$+tax at the dealer for a new key with reprogramming was wondering if anyone has a better alternative. I was aware keys with comfort access was a bit more expensive but damn 600$..they said key was 425 and reprogramming 175$

[menelaos]

I have had instances where I lost track of one, got damn pissed, but ended up finding it. Sucks to cough up so much.
Going forward, first thing I do once I enter the house is to put them in a box.
Prefer to spend money on mods!

[201]

Originally Posted by menelaos

I have had instances where I lost track of one, got damn pissed, but ended up finding it. Sucks to cough up so much.
Going forward, first thing I do once I enter the house is to put them in a box.
Prefer to spend money on mods!

Lucky you last time I lost a key was for my E39 M5 which was 175$ at the dealer oh how times have changed. Would be fine with just one key fob but my wife lost it in front of our house after taking out groceries so it has me a bit worried. Local dealer said it was 175$ just to disable the lost key fob figured If Im paying that much just for 15-20 minutes might as well order a new key

[menelaos]

Originally Posted by 201

Lucky you last time I lost a key was for my E39 M5 which was 175$ at the dealer oh how times have changed. Would be fine with just one key fob but my wife lost it in front of our house after taking out groceries so it has me a bit worried. Local dealer said it was 175$ just to disable the lost key fob figured If Im paying that much just for 15-20 minutes might as well order a new key

Time to file for a divorce for....irresponsible keyfob keeping!
Luckily, I park the car in the garage as wife is scared of scratching it in our narrow 2-car garage. So she leaves the key in the center console for me to park it.

I think your lost keyfob must have been grabbed by a rabbit or squirrel by now...

[201]

Originally Posted by menelaos

Time to file for a divorce for....irresponsible keyfob keeping!
Luckily, I park the car in the garage as wife is scared of scratching it in our narrow 2-car garage. So she leaves the key in the center console for me to park it.

I think your lost keyfob must have been grabbed by a rabbit or squirrel by now...

Lol yeah for now her car is in the garage while my car is parked outside. I guess someone just figured a bmw keyfob might have value..wait till they find out a used one is worthless

[RED_Y_]

This might a pricey one, check here
https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1589391

[201]

Originally Posted by RED_Y_

This might a pricey one, check here
https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1589391

Thanks!!

[floop]

I recently purchased the fob and key blade from BimmerTech. It was $515 altogether. Key fob worked well after following their activation instructions. If you buy the key blade, definitely test it. Mine didn't work, though BimmerTech remedied the situation by having the dealership they use in the Midwest cut a new key blade that did work.

I did try calling a few dealers in Washington and Idaho- they didn't seem to be able to offer any better pricing.

[MK2018]

Few months ago I thought I lost the key fob and went to dealer to get new one, luckily because I have appearance package I have a key fob for free, what's best month later I found it, now I have 3 in possession

[201]

Well seems like Bimmertech is the cheapest at 510$ which includes the fob and blade also the programming seems very straight forward 5-10 minutes not sure why my dealer was saying it's a 1 hour job. Just got to a email from my SA at my local dealer and he said the 600$ was just for the fob and the programming, the key blade is another 179$ . Seems like a no brainer with bimmertech but I still need to get my lost key disabled which bimmertech said they would get back to me on thanks guys

[201]

Got word from bimmertech and was told I would have to deactivate lost key fob at dealer which would still be 175$ for the minimum hour labor. Called a few other dealers and actually got better pricing anywhere from 436-466$ for key fob and blade key + 175$ for disabling lost and reprogramming new key I guess this is my only option. Well all I can say is don't lose your keys boys!!

[Swiftness~]

Can I get the dealer info for the 436+175 please as my local dealer is quoting me 764$ LOL

[201]

Pmed..I actually got recommended to a local coder @bm_coding_nyc (his ig) that can supply a new key along with disabling my lost one for a very reasonable price which comes with a key blade as well but not cut would have to take that to my local locksmith which is about 25-30$ still all in all half the price of a dealer.

[Swiftness~]

Originally Posted by 201

Pmed..I actually got recommended to a local coder @bm_coding_nyc (his ig) that can supply a new key along with disabling my lost one for for a very reasonable price which comes with a key blade as well but not cut would have to take that to my local locksmith which is about 25-30$ still all in all half the price of a dealer.

Thanks man!! Does anyone else have experience going with non dealer keys I wonder if it's safe and won't lead to any warranty getting voided.

[nky]

Armando Diaz at BMW of Manhattan quoted me $343.23 + $10 shipping for a new FOB last year. You send him a copy of your license and registration, pay him, and then he mails you the FOB. His e-mail is Armando.Diaz@bmwnyc.com.

[Carpe_BM]

Can I buy one of these key fobs off of eBay and follow instructions found below to activate it?

https://www.rallyebmw.com/how-to-program-the-bmw-key/

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-2018-B...0AAOSwy4JdszgP

[RED_Y_]

Originally Posted by Daceptak0n

Can I buy one of these key fobs off of eBay and follow instructions found below to activate it?

https://www.rallyebmw.com/how-to-program-the-bmw-key/

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-2018-B...0AAOSwy4JdszgP

Nope. Once used it can not be attached to another car.Activation process is only for new keys. Did you check this link here https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1589391 its all explained there.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by Daceptak0n

Can I buy one of these key fobs off of eBay and follow instructions found below to activate it?

https://www.rallyebmw.com/how-to-program-the-bmw-key/

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-2018-B...0AAOSwy4JdszgP

OMG...how would you accomplish the instructions in #2 & #3?

Those are instructions for the old style BMW keys that were used from approx 1994-2006 when BMW keys had a metal key blade...and the car actually had an ignition cylinder. Plus, those instructions are only for programming the remote key to the FZV & DWA (central locking & anti-theft alarm siren system)...it does nothing to allow the car to start (EWS). That procedure initiates the GM (general module) to assign a key number to the remote and a new rolling code table...and any remote key not programmed in that same session will no longer be able to lock/unlock and arm/disarm the car. But again...it does nothing about allowing the key to start the car. That would be EWS and its communication is totally different and operates on a different frequency than central locking and alarm systems.

Buy one of those remotes...and you 'll have a nice non working BMW trinket.

Programming Additional BMW Key Fobs

So if you have a working key fob, but wish to program additional keys, follow these steps:

1. Take the working key fob along with the ones you want to program inside the car with all doors and windows closed.
2. Put the working key into the ignition and turn to position 1. At this point, the dash lights and accessories should turn on.
3. Turn the key back and remove.
4. On the working key, hold down the unlock button and press the lock button (the BMW logo) 3 times, then release the unlock button. The doors will then automatically lock and unlock.
5. Take the new key and hold down the unlock button while pressing the BMW logo 3 times, then release the unlock button. Again the doors should lock and unlock, and you’re done.

The instructions above are taken from the info below...and as you can see...these are the old gen BMW keys...and it initializes the remote to the GM...which a new gen BMW does NOT have.

[201]

Ended up getting it done at the dealer, It seems every dealer has similar pricing for the fob and cut key its actually the programming/labor cost that is random. I was told labor charges was mostly 1 hour at 175$ with some dealers even saying 2 hours which was crazy. There was couple of dealers a bit further away that said it doesn't take longer than 20-25 minutes and I would be charged half an hour of labor at 80$ for disabling my lost key and programming the new one I spoke to my local dealer and asked if they'd match the labor cost and they agreed. Hope this helps to whoever needs a key as its obvious it isn't a 1-2 hour job.

[Carpe_BM]

My dealership has been getting a lot better about being more accommodating and understanding so I will talk to them at my next visit to get a price-tag.

Thanks for saving me the headache fellas...