08-20-2018, 02:15 PM | #1 |
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lost my 2sd FOB key and want to replace it... $28 eBay
now I have only 1x FOB key and would like to buy another one
what do you recommend for saving some money E-bay ? and after reprogram the new FOB ? im not willing to pay $300US for a 2sd key would appreciate your recommendations Thank you :-) 2011 X3 xDrive 35i Last edited by adenis; 08-20-2018 at 02:53 PM.. |
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Let us know how it works out, the problem seems to be getting someone to program it. |
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08-30-2018, 07:05 AM | #3 |
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I thought I read somewhere if you hold the key next to the steering column it would automatically pair to the car. Perhaps that only applies to the newer models.
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08-30-2018, 07:44 AM | #4 |
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There has got to be more to it than that. If not I will be flying across the pond to collect myself a new US spec X3 gasoline engined vehicle. We only have Diesel F25s in the UK.
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08-30-2018, 08:32 AM | #5 |
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Programing is probably the wrong term, I believe it has to somehow be authorized/linked before it can be programmed.
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09-05-2018, 10:02 PM | #6 |
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I've heard a number of non compatible issues with cheap aftermarket fobs.
The car and BMW NA have to recognize the FOB, and you know an outsiderwill be unliked. i bought a #3 fob from our local BMW . . .think it was $275 comes programmed by BMW ( you gave vin when ordered ). there was nothing else to be done. Have to use the spare 2 times a year so X3 will continue to recognize the FOB. You can get a FOB from any BMW store. If vehicle is currently in history, all they need is VIN.
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