2.0D 2005 key help

Peelwalls · 11-30-2011, 05:16 AM

Hi everyone, I'm brand new here so forgive any errors or missing info. I've just bought a 2005 X3 2.0D and so far am very pleased with it. My problem is just a small technical one.

I have two remote/radio control keys, one is the clearly unused spare because it's in pristine condition. The other is obviously the one that has been 'used' as the car's main key, (I do not posess the third 'access only' none radio key).The problem is that while both keys give me remote access to all parts of the car as expected, the only key that actually starts the car is the pristine spare. The main key, that has clearly been used til now as the primary, won't start the engine. Now obviously, if I lose a key, I want the other to be able to start the car!

Is this a key programming issue or something more complicated? I've read through all my owners books but can't find any route to the problem. Assuming I'm not just being daft, is there a simple way to resolve it?

Many thanks . . . . hope someone can help

johndeeveer · 12-01-2011, 08:27 PM

What did the dealer say?

Peelwalls · 12-02-2011, 02:34 AM

Thanks for the reply . . . . BMW tell me that there is no easy fix and key needs replacing at a cost of £135. Am currently negotiating with the dealer and testing their aftersales service - hoping they will stand the cost - after all, it was sold not fit for purpose. We'll see, but thanks for considering my post.

11-30-2011, 05:16 AM	#1
Peelwalls Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: X3 2.0D Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	2.0D 2005 key help Hi everyone, I'm brand new here so forgive any errors or missing info. I've just bought a 2005 X3 2.0D and so far am very pleased with it. My problem is just a small technical one. I have two remote/radio control keys, one is the clearly unused spare because it's in pristine condition. The other is obviously the one that has been 'used' as the car's main key, (I do not posess the third 'access only' none radio key).The problem is that while both keys give me remote access to all parts of the car as expected, the only key that actually starts the car is the pristine spare. The main key, that has clearly been used til now as the primary, won't start the engine. Now obviously, if I lose a key, I want the other to be able to start the car! Is this a key programming issue or something more complicated? I've read through all my owners books but can't find any route to the problem. Assuming I'm not just being daft, is there a simple way to resolve it? Many thanks . . . . hope someone can help
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johndeeveer Private 44 Rep 51 Posts Drives: X3 2007 black full option Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 X3 e83 2.0D [0.00]	What did the dealer say?
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Peelwalls Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: X3 2.0D Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the reply . . . . BMW tell me that there is no easy fix and key needs replacing at a cost of £135. Am currently negotiating with the dealer and testing their aftersales service - hoping they will stand the cost - after all, it was sold not fit for purpose. We'll see, but thanks for considering my post.
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