I recently replied to another post concerning diamond key replacements and workarounds https://xoutpost.com/1233252-post16158.html

I ordered the diamond key shell (from https://roskinc.com/) as a test, and when I received it today (via USPS), I tried it immediately. It works on the door and ignition switch (everything but the engine came on, since there was no board or chip in place), just fine.


Now, when I need to open up my one-and-only diamond key again, I'll have this new shell ready and waiting (my original shell is a mess...shattered and glued together, looking bad, so much so that I put a silicone cover on it). All I'll need to do is transfer the chip and electronics board to it, put a new battery inside, resolder the wire I once severed, and snap the new shell together (I haven't done a test on the snap-together part yet, since I'm not wanting to pry it open for no reason).

I'm still going to get a legit second key from BMW or https://www.thebmwminipartstore.com/, since I really don't want to remove and ship my EWS to California.

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01 BMW X5 E53,3.0i-5L40E, 7/13/01
topas-blau,Leder-grau,"resto-project car"

Here:
14 Lexus ES350,3.5L-U660E
09 HHR Panel,2.2L-4T45E
04 Chevy 2500HD,6.0L-4L80E
98 GMC Sierra 1500,5.7L-4L60E

Gone:
66 Chevelle Malibu 2dr ht.,327>441c.i.-TH350>PGlide/transbrake
08 Cobalt Coupe,2.2L-4T45E
69 & 75 C10s,350c.i.-TH350
86 S10,2.8L-700R4
73 Volvo 142,2.0L-MT4
72 & 73 VW SuperBeetles,1.6l-MT4
64 VW,1.2l-MT4
67 Dodge Monaco 500 2dr ht.,383c.i.-A727
56 Chevy 210 4dr,265c.i.-PGlide