BMW Key Question

Kevin Williams · 21st December 2020, 15:48

Hello All,
Apologies for this one, not directly Rover/MG but BMW.

A friend of mine has recently replaced an Audi A4 with a fairly modern BMW 3 series [don't know which model, but think late 2000s]. I did tell him to go for a 75 or ZT! He let on the other day that he only had one key, and then couldn't find it! It later transpired he'd left it on a work surface at home and his wife had put some clothes on the surface prior to putting them in the washer.....By sheer luck the key didn't get a bath. Of course the usual conversation then cropped up about the cost of getting a second key from BMW direct or via a dealer which is very similar to the costs fellow 75/ZT faced before the great traders on here came up with a very cost effective answer.

My question is, not being too technical myself, is the facility the traders offer on here available for similar era BMWs too or is this a no no?

Thanks for your help in advance

Kevin

janker · 21st December 2020, 20:58

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Originally Posted by Kevin Williams

Hello All,
Apologies for this one, not directly Rover/MG but BMW.

A friend of mine has recently replaced an Audi A4 with a fairly modern BMW 3 series [don't know which model, but think late 2000s]. I did tell him to go for a 75 or ZT! He let on the other day that he only had one key, and then couldn't find it! It later transpired he'd left it on a work surface at home and his wife had put some clothes on the surface prior to putting them in the washer.....By sheer luck the key didn't get a bath. Of course the usual conversation then cropped up about the cost of getting a second key from BMW direct or via a dealer which is very similar to the costs fellow 75/ZT faced before the great traders on here came up with a very cost effective answer.

My question is, not being too technical myself, is the facility the traders offer on here available for similar era BMWs too or is this a no no?

Thanks for your help in advance

Kevin

Hi contact Jamiewelch on here mate .

marinabrian · 21st December 2020, 21:39

It will have an EWS3 the same as the 75

The keys are cheap enough too LINK

Brian

Jamiewelch · 22nd December 2020, 07:34

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

It will have an EWS3 the same as the 75

The keys are cheap enough too LINK

Brian

If it is an E90 series which was released in 2005, then it uses a CAS not an EWS and requires different tools and method to program. I don't have the gear to program a key to a CAS yet.

If it is an E46 (pre 05 unless it is a coupe, which was produced until 2006), order one of these keys that Brian has linked to and I can program it all in, I had to do one for my E46. The EWS is only held in with 2 x 10mm bolts in them, not the 5 point torx like the 75! I'm not too far from yourself either

SD1too · 22nd December 2020, 07:52

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

The keys are cheap enough too LINK

Kevin,

A word of warning. Steer clear of the trader in this link. They sent me a 75/ZT key case which was not as illustrated in the listing and was useless. They agreed to a return but claimed never to have received it. eBay refunded me (the sum involved was £5!) and the trader sent me threatening messages. If you buy from them, expect trouble.

Simon

Kevin Williams · 22nd December 2020, 16:08

Thanks Chaps,
As ever, this forum is of great help for non Rover /MG queries too!

Some helpful information here including the warning. I'll pass this on to my pal Rob and see what he wants to do. Presumably there may be an alternative supplier for the key if he searches the internet?

I'll also ask what model his BMW is-didn't think at the time!

Kevin

COLVERT · 22nd December 2020, 16:49

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Originally Posted by SD1too

Kevin,

A word of warning. Steer clear of the trader in this link. They sent me a 75/ZT key case which was not as illustrated in the listing and was useless. They agreed to a return but claimed never to have received it. eBay refunded me (the sum involved was £5!) and the trader sent me threatening messages. If you buy from them, expect trouble.

Simon

Just had a quick look at that site.--They say they've had no negative feedback.---The positive feedback they do show is not worth the paper its printed on.---

Anyway, thanks for the tip off.

SD1too · 23rd December 2020, 06:53

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Originally Posted by COLVERT

Just had a quick look at that site.--They say they've had no negative feedback.---The positive feedback they do show is not worth the paper its printed on.

Yes, that's a good point Jon. I did leave negative feedback (that's when the threatening messages started) but once eBay had found in my favour the transaction was nullified and all traces were removed, including the feedback! All that glisters is not gold.

Simon

Kevin Williams · 26th December 2020, 14:29

Thanks All,
I've passed all this information on and the ball is in my friend Rob's court.

I asked what model the BMW is and it's a 2009/10 320d, so must be a CAS variant. In my defence, trying to identify it, the one time I saw it, it was a distance away in the dark and debadged with his personal plate on it!

Kevin

21st December 2020, 15:48	#1
Kevin Williams Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Tourer [116 bhp] in Wedgwood Blue / MG ZT CDTi [131bhp] in Anthracite Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Matlock Posts: 330 Thanks: 106 Thanked 66 Times in 52 Posts	BMW Key Question Hello All, Apologies for this one, not directly Rover/MG but BMW. A friend of mine has recently replaced an Audi A4 with a fairly modern BMW 3 series [don't know which model, but think late 2000s]. I did tell him to go for a 75 or ZT! He let on the other day that he only had one key, and then couldn't find it! It later transpired he'd left it on a work surface at home and his wife had put some clothes on the surface prior to putting them in the washer.....By sheer luck the key didn't get a bath. Of course the usual conversation then cropped up about the cost of getting a second key from BMW direct or via a dealer which is very similar to the costs fellow 75/ZT faced before the great traders on here came up with a very cost effective answer. My question is, not being too technical myself, is the facility the traders offer on here available for similar era BMWs too or is this a no no? Thanks for your help in advance Kevin

21st December 2020, 21:39	#3
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	It will have an EWS3 the same as the 75 The keys are cheap enough too LINK Brian

22nd December 2020, 16:08	#6
Kevin Williams Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Tourer [116 bhp] in Wedgwood Blue / MG ZT CDTi [131bhp] in Anthracite Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Matlock Posts: 330 Thanks: 106 Thanked 66 Times in 52 Posts	Thanks Chaps, As ever, this forum is of great help for non Rover /MG queries too! Some helpful information here including the warning. I'll pass this on to my pal Rob and see what he wants to do. Presumably there may be an alternative supplier for the key if he searches the internet? I'll also ask what model his BMW is-didn't think at the time! Kevin

26th December 2020, 14:29	#9
Kevin Williams Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Tourer [116 bhp] in Wedgwood Blue / MG ZT CDTi [131bhp] in Anthracite Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Matlock Posts: 330 Thanks: 106 Thanked 66 Times in 52 Posts	Thanks All, I've passed all this information on and the ball is in my friend Rob's court. I asked what model the BMW is and it's a 2009/10 320d, so must be a CAS variant. In my defence, trying to identify it, the one time I saw it, it was a distance away in the dark and debadged with his personal plate on it! Kevin