X5 Key replacement

[beemer156]

Hey guys;

3 weeks earlier after receiving my bill from BMW Lebanon, i decided it would be the last time i would ever take my X to the dealership for ANY kind of fix ... WHY ??

Passenger window fix : 700 $
Hand brake Replacement : 1000 $

As for my keys, i use one for remote keyless entry and the other for turning the car on, they told me they keys would cost 400 $ each and they will have to ship them from germany !

Are these reasonable prices ????

Anyway, i decided i will change the keys myself. So i saw this :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-...Q5fAccessories

Wich is an Un-cut key that can be cut to match my keys by any locksmith.

The programming of the remote can be done using one of the folowing methods :

http://www.programyourkeys.com/BMW_X...ogramming.html

However, what i wanna ask is there any way i can program the transponder ship myself in the remote to be able to turn on the ignition ???
If i can't do indy shops have computers to program the transponders ??

If this fix works i would save 350 $ :s

Thanks
Moe