Duplicating Keys - BMW Forum

parryDoh · 02-16-2005, 11:53 AM

When I went to pick up my BMW 93 325i I only got one key, looking through the manual I guess I also didnt get the code for making a new key. Anyone know if the dealer can make copies from the orginal key? Thanks

Cruzin 323is · 02-16-2005, 03:05 PM

yes... dealer can get you new keys, just have to have vin number and registration...

parryDoh · 02-16-2005, 03:49 PM

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Originally posted by Cruzin 323is@Feb 16 2005, 04:05 PM
yes... dealer can get you new keys, just have to have vin number and registration...

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Thanks for the info, I will make the trip this weekend to the dealer =)

PhunkDJti · 02-16-2005, 04:07 PM

how much would that cost to have them make another regular key, not the small, spare key style?

chowder · 02-16-2005, 04:30 PM

call a locksmith.

most aren't able to do it, but my duplicate was made by a locksmith who actually makes keys FOR the dealerships (in oregon)

frank3 · 02-16-2005, 04:52 PM

My dealer charged me $28 for a duplicate "regular" key. They didn't do the work there, rather they send the car information (VIN) back to someplace like New Jersey where they laser cut the new key. Took 4-5 days to get.

funtoos · 02-16-2005, 07:52 PM

yeah the stealer can make the key for you... they have a few different ones you can pick from... for a few extra bucks make sure you get the key with the big head and bmw logo..

drz · 02-16-2005, 07:54 PM

I actually don't like the key with the big head. I specifically requested the smaller master key. They charged me $31. Not bad for it being the dealership.

chowder · 02-16-2005, 11:43 PM

mine was $10 when i took my key into the shop, and took him 10 min, and had bmw logo =)

Cruzin 323is · 02-16-2005, 11:46 PM

i wouldnt go to any1 other than the dealer to get a key for my car!!

plus, its not like the dealer cuts the key right there... they send your vin number to the factory and then they send the key back!! i paid 35 bucks for a new key, b/c i needed to sacrafice my other key for my Remote start!!

jshearer · 02-16-2005, 11:53 PM

When i got my car i had one key a second key was $50 for the normal non-lighted key. The lighted key was $80. The dealer is expensive but i don't really trust other people with the key. I have seen a lot of cars that have a cheap key made and the key can get stuck and such after a while.

drz · 02-16-2005, 11:54 PM

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i wouldnt go to any1 other than the dealer to get a key for my car!!

plus, its not like the dealer cuts the key right there... they send your vin number to the factory and then they send the key back!! i paid 35 bucks for a new key, b/c i needed to sacrafice my other key for my Remote start!!

Where did your other key go? Or did you kave to take out the RFiD chip? I am sure you didn't just leave it in the ignition.

jshearer · 02-16-2005, 11:58 PM

who are you talking to, parrydoh, or someone else that posted?

drz · 02-17-2005, 12:04 AM

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Originally posted by jshearer@Feb 16 2005, 11:53 PM
When i got my car i had one key a second key was $50 for the normal non-lighted key. The lighted key was $80. The dealer is expensive but i don't really trust other people with the key. I have seen a lot of cars that have a cheap key made and the key can get stuck and such after a while.

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$50 for a key (for a e36... porsche keys run you around $500)!!!!!! That seems a bit steep. Wow. But I agree, I trust the dealer, not so much others.

jshearer · 02-17-2005, 12:11 AM

My key did not have any electronics in it except for a light that you could press to see where you are putting it i guess. So when i got another one made it was $50 and very basic. My car is a 1994 and the newer cars may be different. A $500 porsche key i am sure has the electronics in it whereas mine does not. I think the ones with the keyless entry on the key are like $150-200.

Sorry about the other post my computer did not load up and of the "quote" areas before.