Lost key blade (still got the chip)

Rsnail · 22nd November 2021, 12:18

Long story short, I lost ONLY the key blade for my 75 2.0 V6, fortunately still have the transponder.

Problem is, I have no 2nd key to get the blade from it. What can I do, I am quite desperate now. I live in Italy. Maybe you know someone that can help me make a blade by giving him the VIN nr of the car and showing him proof that I own the car. Or anything else that could help.

I found out that I can remove the ignition barrel. Keep the transponder close to it. And manually turn the ignition with a screwdriver or something similar, but problem is, the ignition barrel can only be removed while it sits in AUX position, and I can't bring it there.as.I don't have the blade anymore

RhinoTourer · 22nd November 2021, 12:26

If you can get the door barrel out then maybe a decent locksmith could make a key from that?

Sorry not an expert on locks but if you can't get the ignition barrel out then the door barrel has to be the next option for a template.

Good luck

stevestrat · 22nd November 2021, 12:33

You can get a key from BMW through official Xpart channels but last I heard the were well over £200 plus VAT etc.

22nd November 2021, 12:18	#1
Rsnail Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2015 Location: Essen (Oldenburg), Germany Posts: 626 Thanks: 59 Thanked 30 Times in 28 Posts	Lost key blade (still got the chip) Long story short, I lost ONLY the key blade for my 75 2.0 V6, fortunately still have the transponder. Problem is, I have no 2nd key to get the blade from it. What can I do, I am quite desperate now. I live in Italy. Maybe you know someone that can help me make a blade by giving him the VIN nr of the car and showing him proof that I own the car. Or anything else that could help. I found out that I can remove the ignition barrel. Keep the transponder close to it. And manually turn the ignition with a screwdriver or something similar, but problem is, the ignition barrel can only be removed while it sits in AUX position, and I can't bring it there.as.I don't have the blade anymore

22nd November 2021, 12:26	#2
RhinoTourer Regular poster ZTT 1.8 T Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 31 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	If you can get the door barrel out then maybe a decent locksmith could make a key from that? Sorry not an expert on locks but if you can't get the ignition barrel out then the door barrel has to be the next option for a template. Good luck __________________ Exhaust Bushes Replaced. (Twice ) Fuel Sensor Wires Repaired. F.O.C Fitted. Washer Bottle Pump & Grommet Replaced. (Twice ) HT Leads Replaced. Starter Motor Earth Repaired. Replaced Engine - Liners dropped Air Con Self Service X2 Coil packs Replaced Full Clutch kit. Rear Brake cylinder Replaced Radiator replaced. ODBII Scanner available.

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