Key fob cases?

kamek · 05-31-2018, 02:33 PM

Anyone here have a case for their key fob? I found this one which I really like, but not sure if it will fit the M40i key: https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...se-80232209855

I also see these two options

1. https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...ck-82292344033

2. https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...se-82292355519

sor · 05-31-2018, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kamek

Anyone here have a case for their key fob? I found this one which I really like, but not sure if it will fit the M40i key: https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...se-80232209855

I also see these two options

1. https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...ck-82292344033

2. https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...se-82292355519

I have the second one, in brown. It adds some bulk but helps with unintended button presses.

sharpharp · 05-31-2018, 03:12 PM

Sor this is a great idea, if only it had RFID protection built in

M40iGuy · 05-31-2018, 03:37 PM

Go to AliExpress.com

Search for M Performance

Alternately search for BMW Key case.

One Example

darrylo · 05-31-2018, 03:49 PM

I have the black one (#1 above). While it works well (no more mysterious butt- or thigh-opening of the hatch), it does add considerable thickness. At the thickest point, fob+case is around a full inch thick.

kamek · 06-01-2018, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by M40iGuy

Go to AliExpress.com

Search for M Performance

Alternately search for BMW Key case.

One Example

Are those authentic products?

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrylo

I have the black one (#1 above). While it works well (no more mysterious butt- or thigh-opening of the hatch), it does add considerable thickness. At the thickest point, fob+case is around a full inch thick.

Thanks for this insight. Good to know, and now I'm leaning towards not getting a case!

nosnoop · 06-01-2018, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kamek

Are those authentic products?

You look at the price and you know they are not authentic products!

I used to have the #1 style for my old car. The stainless steel part does look cool but it is so impractical as it adds so much thickness. The Aliexpress ones I got now actually works much better.

greg2step · 06-27-2018, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M40iGuy

Go to AliExpress.com

Search for M Performance

Alternately search for BMW Key case.

One Example

I bought 1 of the BMW black one and 1 of the cheap one from ALIexpress a few months back - 1 for each key.

the cheap one from ALIexpress failed me today - I was at the gym when someone comes up to me "is that your blue BMW? the trunk is open"

Time to get the coding done that doors need to be unlocked, and un-recommending the $9 key fob from aliexpress - get the BMW version - you can find them for ~$35 - amazon among other places.

darrylo · 06-27-2018, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by greg2step

I bought 1 of the BMW black one and 1 of the cheap one from ALIexpress a few months back - 1 for each key.

the cheap one from ALIexpress failed me today - I was at the gym when someone comes up to me "is that your blue BMW? the trunk is open"

I, too, got one of each. While the Aliexpress one seems to be of decent quality, I think the material is too soft and flexible to provide decent protection against accidental button presses, and so I'm using the BMW one. However, even though the BMW holder is a lot thicker/stiffer, it doesn't completely prevent button presses. When I got mine, I gave the holder and key a good squeeze (in just the right place), and it seemed stiff enough. However, stupid me didn't actually check to see if the back had opened -- which it did -- and I didn't find out about it until the next morning.

I'm still using the BMW one, and I've had no other hatch openings. Yes, it is thick, but that doesn't bother me. That's probably because I wear dad jeans with cavernous pockets.

Chiddeh · 06-28-2018, 02:56 AM

I got a couple of these and they seem to work pretty well:

iJDMTOY-M-Colored-Pattern-Key-Keychain

darrylo · 06-28-2018, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiddeh

I got a couple of these and they seem to work pretty well:

That appears to be the same as the Aliexpress ones (compare yours with the pics in the aliexpress listing from post #4). Decent quality, but the material is too thin and flexible to provide good protection against accidental button presses (it seems to be more useful for protection against scratches). With the key in the case, squeeze the area where the "open hatch" button is. On mine, it doesn't take a lot of force to activate the button.

Pretzel · 06-28-2018, 07:46 AM

Is there a way to lock the key fob (for example with multiple button push)?

nyalpine90 · 10-15-2018, 11:17 AM

Looks like X1 and X3 keys are similar...can some1 confirm this..

there's are lot of case available for X1.

broc · 10-15-2018, 12:35 PM

We have two like these, in black:

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...ck-82292344033

They were bought for our X1 but also fit the key fobs for our new X3. They are bulky but prevent accidental button pushing. When we first bought the X1 we discovered the tailgate partially open & resting up against the power operated garage door a couple of times. Fortunately both times we narrowly avoided scraping the car paintwork so decided we needed something.

Lanthanides · 10-15-2018, 01:02 PM

Look nice but I'd rather like the M version.
What is the total thickness ? like twice the key ?

IXVXI · 10-15-2018, 01:33 PM

We have the genuine ones and they work well. Here are some pics posted in another thread:

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...6#post23657006

rem40i · 10-15-2018, 05:44 PM

I have the 2nd. Its pretty thick and sturdy. Though my key also comes out like the above picture after walking when I attach it to my front belt loop.

dbpe · 10-15-2018, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rem40i

I have the 2nd. Its pretty thick and sturdy. Though my key also comes out like the above picture after walking when I attach it to my front belt loop.

I went with the Alcantara and love it! The dealership threw it in so the price ($70) didn't phase me

rem40i · 10-15-2018, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dbpe

Quote:

Originally Posted by rem40i

I have the 2nd. Its pretty thick and sturdy. Though my key also comes out like the above picture after walking when I attach it to my front belt loop.

I went with the Alcantara and love it! The dealership threw it in so the price ($70) didn't phase me

Iirc, that one can get linty if put in pocket.

dbpe · 10-16-2018, 02:06 AM

One in picture has been in pocket for two weeks.

assed · 10-16-2018, 02:38 AM

https://instagram.com/p/Bo4Tu6cFIoI/

Freezzr · 10-16-2018, 05:25 AM

But ehm... how stupid is it that we need to use a case to stop accidently pressing the keys... then the key design simply doesn't work very well. I never, never had this with my Volvo...

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darrylo Head Idiot 251 Rep 551 Posts Drives: 2018 G01 X3 x30i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I have the black one (#1 above). While it works well (no more mysterious butt- or thigh-opening of the hatch), it does add considerable thickness. At the thickest point, fob+case is around a full inch thick.
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Chiddeh New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: --- Join Date: May 2018 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I got a couple of these and they seem to work pretty well: iJDMTOY-M-Colored-Pattern-Key-Keychain
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Pretzel Second Lieutenant 93 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	Is there a way to lock the key fob (for example with multiple button push)?
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M40iGuy Building http://x3M40i.com 10 Rep 39 Posts Drives: '18 M40i Join Date: May 2018 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Go to AliExpress.com Search for M Performance Alternately search for BMW Key case. One Example
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broc New Member 7 Rep 29 Posts Drives: X3 3.0D M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	We have two like these, in black: https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...ck-82292344033 They were bought for our X1 but also fit the key fobs for our new X3. They are bulky but prevent accidental button pushing. When we first bought the X1 we discovered the tailgate partially open & resting up against the power operated garage door a couple of times. Fortunately both times we narrowly avoided scraping the car paintwork so decided we needed something.
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