URGENT: Locked my keys in the car

TrumpTennis · #1 06-11-2006, 06:13 AM

I locked my ONLY set of keys in the trunk today. I called BMW Roadside, and they said I could do is order a new key. I went online and read that I could pop the key cylinder with a flathead screwdriver and hammer. So I tried doing this, and I was able to remove the silver part, butI couldn't get the whole locking cylinder removed. I can't seem to figure out how to open it. The instructions I read were for a 3 series BMW; does the X5 have a different locking mechanism? Can you open the door this way, or did I just mess up my car? I would apperciate any advice you guys can give because the car isn't parked in the best area of town. If anyone in SoCal is willing to help, I'm willing to compensate them.

Zulu95 · #2 06-11-2006, 06:27 AM

Check for entry through the hatch. There are a number of posts outlining how to gain entry after locking keys in vehicle within thelast couple of months. Yes, you just messed up your door lock. Get a UK passenger side lock cover (Again on the board) to cover the hole and make it remote open only.

TrumpTennis · #3 06-11-2006, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Zulu95

Check for entry through the hatch. There are a number of posts outlining how to gain entry after locking keys in vehicle within thelast couple of months. Yes, you just messed up your door lock. Get a UK passenger side lock cover (Again on the board) to cover the hole and make it remote open only.

So there is no way to open the door with a flathead screwdriver and and a hammer?

TrumpTennis · #4 06-11-2006, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Zulu95

Check for entry through the hatch. There are a number of posts outlining how to gain entry after locking keys in vehicle within thelast couple of months. Yes, you just messed up your door lock. Get a UK passenger side lock cover (Again on the board) to cover the hole and make it remote open only.

Could you also point me in the direction of those post? I can't find it.

WOOD56 · #5 06-11-2006, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TrumpTennis

Could you also point me in the direction of those post? I can't find it.

TT..
do a search and type in "Locked in my only key today" and then read the thread.. hope this help. okay...

W56

WOOD56 · #6 06-11-2006, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TrumpTennis

Could you also point me in the direction of those post? I can't find it.

TT,

Here another way to get in as well.

There is a way to get into the car and BMW assist should do it for you. Involves loosening the strip directly above the licence plate that houses the bulbs, activating a lever, and access to the vehicle is through the trunk, alarm does go off, but your key will be inside and alarm can be switched off.

How did the key end up inside?

W56

Thunder22 · #7 06-11-2006, 08:10 AM

if you haven't destroyed the lock cylinder yet, don't, BMW is sending you a key for that cylinder! (i'm not sure if the remote comes coded to your alarm or if you have to take it to the dealer for that)

TrumpTennis · #8 06-11-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by WOOD56

TT,

Here another way to get in as well.

There is a way to get into the car and BMW assist should do it for you. Involves loosening the strip directly above the licence plate that houses the bulbs, activating a lever, and access to the vehicle is through the trunk, alarm does go off, but your key will be inside and alarm can be switched off.

How did the key end up inside?

W56

I have an 02 model (I think), so it doesn't have BMW assist. Does anyone have more details as to how this procedure works?

TrumpTennis · #9 06-11-2006, 11:21 AM

If nothing works, should I break the side window? The dealership said the window was $240+parts, but I read another guy say that the window only cost $60 + labor to fix. I believe the post was on x5world.

TrumpTennis · #10 06-11-2006, 11:35 AM

At this point, since I destroyed the key cylinder, what are my options? I can't even order a key from BMW since the lock cylinder is broken right?