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Old 04-04-2008, 07:33 AM
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I Need a new Key

Hi Guys i am new to this forum, i have just brought a BMW X5 2001, it only came with one key fob so i need to get a new one, Could some one tell me where to get another key / keyfob from?

can i get any x5 key fob and if so how do i program it for my car?

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Old 04-04-2008, 07:34 AM
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You have to head to the dealer. Even if you had an extra key, the dealer has to program it.
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thanks for the reply is there no way of programming it yourself?
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The vehicle is issued with 5 keys linked (programmed) to the remote open/alarm system. Two are provided new and the other 3 MUST be ordered from a dealer AFTER he establishes you are the legitimate owner/driver.
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The new key has to come from the dealer and are aprox £110 pounds, the dealer will programe it at the same time for this price.
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oh i forgot to mention that you can programe it yourself
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/e...ob-bmw-x5.html
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oh i forgot to mention that you can programe it yourself
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/e...ob-bmw-x5.html
Correct me if i am wrong but this is only for the remote alarm lock/unlock
You cant start the car with this programing
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Correct me if i am wrong but this is only for the remote alarm lock/unlock
You cant start the car with this programing
Yep, I can confirm that
I just received a spare key from an ebay seller (USA), cut it to a local locksmith, program it using the above mentioned instructions, but it only unlocks the car (remotely or with the door lock), it CAN NOT start the ignition!
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Yep, I can confirm that
I just received a spare key from an ebay seller (USA), cut it to a local locksmith, program it using the above mentioned instructions, but it only unlocks the car (remotely or with the door lock), it CAN NOT start the ignition!
You have to go to a dealer to program the chip that is for starting the car
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You have to buy a key with a chip, only 5 chips total were manufactured for each car, from the dealer. Once you have one of those keys with a chip in it for your car, you can take it to whom-ever you want to get it cut and you can program it yourself to unlock the doors etc..... If a previous owner has already purchased all 5 of the chips...... you have to replace the anti-theft/start system on the car so you can get 5 more keys.....way expensive!
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