lost my 2sd FOB key and want to replace it... $28 eBay

adenis · 08-20-2018, 02:15 PM

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

azentropy · 08-29-2018, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by adenis

just ordered a new "virgin" fob $28 and will have to be reprogrammed by my dealer or a locksmith... will keep you posted

https://www.ebay.com/itm/311764755209

I wish I was only be quoted $300!
Let us know how it works out, the problem seems to be getting someone to program it.

TheCoolX3 · 08-30-2018, 07:05 AM

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.

Peter_R · 08-30-2018, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TheCoolX3

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.

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.

azentropy · 08-30-2018, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TheCoolX3

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.

Programing is probably the wrong term, I believe it has to somehow be authorized/linked before it can be programmed.

Scout10 · 09-05-2018, 10:02 PM

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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