06 key fob

[bewbzout]

Just purchased a 06 X5 and only received a key with a light in it. I am wondering if I buy a key fob for this thing that I can program it to the vehicle. Did x5s ever not come with key fobs? Also where should I purchase one? Thanks

[Ricky Bobby]

E53's only came with Diamond style key fobs.

You need to go to the dealer and they will order you one by your VIN.

[bewbzout]

Sweet. Thank you. It beats putting the key in the door and everyone looking at you like dude you have a bmw and still have to put the key in the door. Haha

[Ricky Bobby]

If you only have a key with a light is it possible that you only have a valet key?

I don't know how that's possible but I'd order 2 diamond fobs if you don't have any of them.

[romeokc10]

Originally Posted by bewbzout

Sweet. Thank you. It beats putting the key in the door and everyone looking at you like dude you have a bmw and still have to put the key in the door. Haha

Plus, if you use the key cylinder too many times it will shatter into pieces, ask me and many, many others here how we know...lol!!

[Helihover]

Another Oregonian . That's like three in the last month!

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

If you only have a key with a light is it possible that you only have a valet key?

No, it wouldn't be a "valet" key if it has a light. The valet key isn't illuminated...it's very identifiable in that it has a gray head vs the black head of all the other style keys.

Not all the keys below may be available for your e53 X5...it depends on it's build date/model year...i8n fact, some of the BMW part nbrs may not be correct...the keys between 9/1999-10/2003 have different part nbrs...so always double check with your local BMW dealerships parts dept for the correct 11 digit BMW part nbr for the keys based on your BMW's VIN:

(diamond shaped REMOTE key for an 06 e53 is on the left in pic below)

[StirFriedPanda]

[QUOTE=Qsilver7;1014983]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

If you only have a key with a light is it possible that you only have a valet key?
QUOTE]

No, it wouldn't be a "valet" key if it has a light. The valet key isn't illuminated...it's very identifiable in that it has a gray head vs the black head of all the other style keys.

Not all the keys below may be available for your e53 X5...it depends on it's build date/model year...i8n fact, some of the BMW part nbrs may not be correct...the keys between 9/1999-10/2003 have different part nbrs...so always double check with your local BMW dealerships parts dept for the correct 11 digit BMW part nbr for the keys based on your BMW's VIN:

(diamond shaped REMOTE key for an 06 e53 is on the left in pic below)

What is the plastic key for? There is on in my vehicles user manual binder and I have no idea what it is for.

[bewbzout]

Is there anywhere else to buy the remote key besides the dealer? Dealer here wants $250 for the remote key

[motordavid]

StirFriedPanda:
The plastic key, (my '01 version looks slightly different), is an emergency key that supposedly can be used a few times. Made to be carried in a wallet, back in the wallet days.
GL, mD