09-26-2015, 05:21 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: SA, TX
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Originally Posted by X5Ghost
Ya but I didn't see that before going to town tearing up the key. I was too eager to get going on A fix. No worry, it's my mistake. I hope to somehow get the key fixed otherwise, it looks like $280 key with programming. Outch!
My OBD2 shows no codes, I don't have access to a better reader unless I get the car towed to the dealer which about another $250 including towing and dealer diagnosis. Trying to avoid that if I can and do some diagnosis in my driveway, otherwise this is going to be an expensive repair when all said and done. Sucks!  |
I hear you. That key should still be fixable unless you damaged it during the opening process. I've opened many of them and put them back together after soldering in new batteries. Hope you can get it fixed. I think I paid $190 for a new key from the dealer here in SA (previous X only came with 1 key). Maybe try another dealer. Sorry about that... 
As for the codes... yeah a generic OBD2 reader isn't going to get you far. Bluetooth (or USB) OBD2 dongles are ridiculously cheap and can be used with Torque or other programs. That's an option. I use Carly BMW which, with cable & software, was about $70. I use it on my tablet and have good results with it.
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