X5 stalled/set codes while being inspected!

[andrewwynn]

There's no programming needed unless your "wonky" key Salado won't start and EWS out of sync.

They make a non start "wallet key" to get in if you locked key in the car.

The valet key has the RFID chip and will start the car out of the box.

The diamond remote key would also start the car but would need pairing before remote works.


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[workingonit]

I don't know if i'm forgetting info I probably already read, or not, but I'm perplexed concerning the key situation, after 4.5 years of reading about it..and dreading this exact moment (Senior?).

Originally Posted by andrewwynn

There's no programming needed unless your "wonky" key Salado won't start and EWS out of sync.

That's why I'm desperate to get a cheap key before my OEM key fails (or is lost). I don't know if the OEM key's RFID chip could fail or is failing, so a second ignition key is needed, at least as a backup, so I can refurbish the OEM key. So far, my EWS has recognized the OEM each time after it failed to, initially, but I can't trust it.

They make a non start "wallet key" to get in if you locked key in the car.

I already have a generic key fob for a remote (blade uncut), and the key shell (blade is cut) that I intend to use as the recipient of the inner workings of my OEM key.

The valet key has the RFID chip and will start the car out of the box.

I sure hope you're correct; if not, I'll have to get it programmed, but will I have to take the car to the dealer, or take the OEM key, or take the OEM key+EWS module, or take the oEM key+EWS module+DME? I'm confused, after reading other posts in other forums.

The diamond remote key would also start the car but would need pairing before remote works.

If I ever get the X running reliably again, I fully intend to get a new diamond key with remote, but eveytime I put aside the money to do so, SOMETHING always happens, so I have to forget about it.


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