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Ron Stygar
09-08-2004, 10:09 PM
<img src="http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/masterkey.jpg">
johnf
09-09-2004, 02:06 AM
Just a thought: how close does the transponder module have to be to start the car?
Ron Stygar
09-09-2004, 08:39 AM
Just a thought: how close does the transponder module have to be to start the car?
I taped it just above the keyhole surround and the car starts.
johnf
09-09-2004, 10:35 AM
With a dab of velcro, you could have another wallet-friendly emergency key, though admittedly a two piece one.
Ron Stygar
09-09-2004, 10:54 AM
With a dab of velcro, you could have another wallet-friendly emergency key, though admittedly a two piece one.
Yes:).
Ron Stygar
10-14-2004, 02:56 PM
<img src="http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/masterkey1.jpg">
caylan
10-15-2004, 06:43 AM
I was under the impression that the Coupe's main key was a costly item that you would have to special order from the motherland's factory?

I also assumed you can't have it cut so is this the solution for making an emergency spare?

Thanks
Ron Stygar
10-15-2004, 07:31 AM
I was under the impression that the Coupe's main key was a costly item that you would have to special order from the motherland's factory?

I also assumed you can't have it cut so is this the solution for making an emergency spare?

Thanks

The un-lit master key retails for $29.50 which you have to order through a BMW dealer.
I removed the plastic handle and had my machinist replace it with a metal one so that I could have a metal wallet key. The plastic wallet key felt like it was going to break when opening the trunk on my coupe.
caylan
10-15-2004, 01:22 PM
The un-lit master key retails for $29.50 which you have to order through a BMW dealer.
I removed the plastic handle and had my machinist replace it with a metal one so that I could have a metal wallet key. The plastic wallet key felt like it was going to break when opening the trunk on my coupe.


Thanks Ron. For some odd reason I thought the key ran ~$100.
Good to know.
Average///m
10-15-2004, 04:38 PM
Isn't it the LIT key that runs around $60-80? I bought the OEM key (LIT with that really bad orange light) for around the above mentioned price...
Ron Stygar
10-15-2004, 04:54 PM
Isn't it the LIT key that runs around $60-80? I bought the OEM key (LIT with that really bad orange light) for around the above mentioned price...

For what car? For my '01 M coupe the lit key was $38.25 retail for the part number shown in post #1.
I purchased both from Paul at South Motors BMW 09/21/2004.
bob lindquist
10-15-2004, 08:10 PM
This chipped key is a 2001 and on thing right?
Ron Stygar
10-15-2004, 08:15 PM
This chipped key is a 2001 and on thing right?

It's a from 1/95 thing.
bob lindquist
10-16-2004, 05:13 AM
It's a from 1/95 thing.
Whats the chip do to the car?
Randy Forbes
10-16-2004, 07:58 AM
Whats the chip do to the car?

Enables it to start (Drive-a-way Protection theft deterrent).
bob lindquist
10-16-2004, 07:35 PM
Enables it to start (Drive-a-way Protection theft deterrent).What about the thin plastic walet one. Does it have a chip?
Randy Forbes
10-16-2004, 07:36 PM
What about the thin plastic walet one. Does it have a chip?

Yes.
Ron Stygar
10-21-2004, 02:42 PM
Whats the chip do to the car?

Bob,
Probably more then you want to know, but connect to the following and check out
pages 8 > 15.

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/st0515_EWS.pdf
jameswbl
02-04-2006, 09:24 AM
Follow up

how do you take the key apart? it seems like a solid piece
Ron Stygar
02-04-2006, 10:26 AM
Follow up

how do you take the key apart? it seems like a solid piece
I cut broke it apart to make the metal wallet key.