06-13-2011, 10:38 AM | #2 |
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Funny you ask b/c I was just wondering that myself last night... I was going i my X and saw the key opening on the driver's door and thought, "well that's kinda useless considering our fobs don't have actual keys on them"
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06-13-2011, 11:14 AM | #3 | |
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06-13-2011, 12:29 PM | #4 |
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right but I'm thinking more like a key that keeps center console/glovebox/trunk locked.
Bonus if it limits rev and distance I valet everyday so I'd be willing to buy such a key if it doesn't come with the car... |
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06-13-2011, 01:20 PM | #5 | |
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Still wonder though if an "actual" valet key exist for what other user wrote. Now I'm wondering why my CA didn't bother showing the fob pulling apart..thx for that! |
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06-13-2011, 02:47 PM | #6 |
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The metal key that you use to open the driver's door is the same key for the glove box and trunk. No lock on center console so no need for a key, the trunk isn't enclosed so even if one does lock the trunk it can always be opened with the switch or reached from the back seats. The only real safe place to keep valuables especially when valeting is the glove box, it's the one place that can't be opened except with the metal key.
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06-13-2011, 03:38 PM | #7 | |
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There is no "Valet key" as such. You can purchase up to (2) additional "remote keys" from your BMW dealer. Cost is approximately $350 (each) plus an additional $100 to $150 for programming the key and the car's anti theft system to accept it. Last edited by Lotus7; 06-13-2011 at 03:52 PM.. |
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06-13-2011, 03:47 PM | #8 |
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Please see this thread for more about the X3 keys:
http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527259 P.S. Valets and parking attendants LOVE to "test drive" the X3, especially if it has VDC, paddle shifters, and summer tires. |
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06-13-2011, 10:23 PM | #9 | |
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06-17-2013, 02:22 PM | #11 |
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got on this fourm and found answers to my keyfob question. However, does anyone know if the X3 has the plain little plastic key (does nothing but open the door)? I had one for my 2000 323i (which was wonderful car) and I used it all the time when running, etc.
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06-17-2013, 11:02 PM | #12 |
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The little metal key, called the integrated key opens the door and the glovebox. You can pull that out and take that with you.
I believe you can get a replacement (or additional) integrated key without having to replace the entire keyless remote.
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