Stolen 'wallet' key - what would you do?

[Rob_]

Originally Posted by DinanX5

I called the dealer and spoke to a (seemingly knowledgable) parts guy to inquire about that... he said that they could only do that with a remote key, not a wallet key. Was he wrong?

I believe so because each key has an internal coded chip that the vehicle recognizes to allow the starter to activate.

Rob_

[BMW X5]

Aaron sorry to hear that, as far as the key and alarm yes the valet will disable the alarm because as Rob said there is a chip in there .

[X5Jay]

I like the idea of the keyless door handle cover, but what do you do if for some reason your remote fails to unlock the doors?

[UncleTito]

Originally Posted by X5Jay

I like the idea of the keyless door handle cover, but what do you do if for some reason your remote fails to unlock the doors?

I guess you will just have to break the glass

[PersonaNonGrata]

Originally Posted by X5Jay

I like the idea of the keyless door handle cover, but what do you do if for some reason your remote fails to unlock the doors?

For us owners in N.America, we also need the keyhole to put up the windows should we have used the remote to lower the windows, either intentionall or accidentally. With the keyhole covered you'd have to get back in and put the key in the ignition and manually raise the windows. It's a minor thing but a thing none the less. (European X5's will raise the windows if you hold the lock button on the remote. I guess they think us in NA will get our heads caught in the window.)