Colorful insert on keyfob missing, replacement?
 

Hello, over time have managed to drop not one, but both my keys and lost the little plastic insert thing that runs along spine of the keyfob. Does anyone know a source to buy just the inserts piece? Have seen some shells that appear to have it on ebay etc, may go that route but thought I'd check here first. Sorry if been discussed before, I searched several different terms and came up empty.


Thanks,
joe
2016 x6

Its easy to find out if BMW sells a replacement piece...it would be in the part database diagram for the remote. If its not there then the only thing left is the aftermarket purveyors that sell aftermarket remotes like you've seen on ebay.


Go to one of the online part database sites like www.realoem.com . www.BMWfans.info. or https://bimmercat.com/ ...enter the last 7 digits of your VIN then work your way to. the remote key diagram.


EDIT: Curiosity made me look it up...the insert is NOT sold separately by BMW. Looks like you have to purchase #2 in the diagram below..(which is cheaper than buying #6 which includes the blade insert key & the module.


https://bimmercat.com/bmw/en/search/....jpg?v=01.2020

Great info! Thank you!