Replace my key with an Audi Flip key?
 

hi guys,
ive recently switched to an e53 X5 from an A4 and really really dislike the key.
an odd thing to hate i know......!

i was wondering if there was a way to possibly replace it with an audi flip key like this one?
http://bookofjoe.typepad.com/photos/.../2223344_1.jpg

has anyone got any experience with this and how hard it might be?
also where in london can i get the key cut? is it only the stealership that cuts keys?

thanks for any advice info!

Few problems:
The chip that interfaces with the ignition immobilizer will most likely NOT work.
The remote will most likely NOT connect to the vehicle remote system.
The actual key dimensions MAY be different from Audi to BMW.
However, should you ever get it working, it would be a great upgrade!

damn!
ok new idea......
how about using an e70 key in the E53?!

ideas?

something like this
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/f...ler/e65key.jpg

I doubt it, since only the dealership can order based on VIN # I am pretty sure there isn't much around this.

I got a remote flip key off Ebay ,for the wife´s Suzuki and it was an easy job.
The flip remote just comes with a specific case and an UNCUT key.All you do then is remove the board with the chip transponder+buttons from you old remote and get the UNCUT key ,cut.
There´s quite s few here for the X5
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Cool thing,

you can pull out your VW Golf key and open your X5 :nanana:

But back to business: this doesn't look too bad but normally the problem exists in the details. Did anybody try this mod?

very interested,

Helmuth

I was able to do a mod similar to this with my Mercedes a few years back. They updated the keys from black to chrome/black and they just looked totally different from before. The internals were different as well. Super nice. I simply ordered a new key with my VIN and Mercedes made it for me in the new key form. Given the 3 different radio's needed to make it work inside the key plus the complicated mercedes ignition I'd think BMW could pull it off. Worked great. I wish BMW did this.

Given the bulk of those I think I'd rather keep the original!

Like I said ,I did this mod on another vehicle but for the X5,I got one of these!Its doesnt "fully " replace your oem remote but its great fun and catches a lot of people out :rofl:
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Its all down to what suits your personals tastes!
What do you prefer?Length or girth?:D
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/5...flipkey.th.jpg

Gonna go with length on that one....... A skinny long key in a skinny long pocket is making no problems. :)

Besides, other keys will be with it so they don't tend to sit well against large flip key boxes.

That's really a COOL gadget. :rofl:

ok found something,
Ultimate Keychain Alternative | Keyport, Inc.
they do carkeys but dont know if my key will work.
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Its a pretty cool gadget:)