|
|
|
|
 |
 
|
 |
BMW Garage | BMW Meets | Register | Today's Posts | Search |
 |
|
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum
>
Hello and How many keys ?
|
 |
| 01-08-2008, 05:55 AM | #1 |
|
New Member
1
Rep 18
Posts |
Hello and How many keys ?
Hello !
I have been browsing this site for some months now and always been entertained and informed. I would be grateful if you could help me with a question regarding the number of keys that should be supplied. My father bought an ex-demonstrator E90 325i SE A on a '56' plate with 'normal access' from Scotthall Southampton ~ July 2007. He was given 2 'keys' which fit into the dashboard slot. On opening the glove box recently he noticed an adaptor type receptacle housing in the glove-box but has no key to insert into the adaptor. It seems logical that something is missing. The salesman is now arguing that no extra keys are supplied for this model, contrary to the handbook. I think that my 68yr old father is being lied to. In view of the above I would like to know how many keys are supplied for the UK market as my own E46 has 4 ! Thanks in advance. Viv |
| 01-08-2008, 06:00 AM | #2 |
|
Colonel
 
73
Rep 2,396
Posts |
All I received with my 57 plate E92 was the two fobs.
Are you aware that a normal ‘key’ can be revealed from the fob? Pinch the two textured areas at the back of the fob and slide the rest forward - this reveals the key. Is this what fits in the adapter you’re talking about? Or are you referring to where the rechargeable torch plugs in?…
__________________
Gone but not forgotten:
325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-08-2008, 06:07 AM | #3 |
|
Major General
 
337
Rep 8,811
Posts |
Hi Viv and welcome.
I received two remote control keys for the dashboard slot and an additional thin spare key which fits into the adapter in the glovebox. Therefore, your should have also been supplied with the spare key in addition to the two remote control keys. Whoever is holding the spare key could technically unlock the car, insert the key into the adapter and drive off!! |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-08-2008, 06:08 AM | #4 |
|
Second Lieutenant
14
Rep 204
Posts |
Hello
The shell in the glove box is for the "pocket key" that should have been supplied. It looks like a thin bit of black plastic and fits in the shell. It's a back up system so that if you lose the main key, you can use the pocket key to unlock the car and can start the car by putting it in the shell. So to summarise - you should have two normal keys, and the pocket key / shell combination (kept separately of course).
__________________
BMW 330i M Sport Saloon - 06 plate - Le Mans Blue
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-08-2008, 06:24 AM | #5 |
|
New Member
1
Rep 18
Posts |
Thanks for your prompt replies and warm welcome guys.
The 'pocket key' is therefore missing. Time to talk to the salesman..... Last edited by VN; 01-08-2008 at 06:42 AM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-08-2008, 06:41 AM | #6 |
|
Major General
147
Rep 5,080
Posts
Drives: 530d
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Gloucestershire
|
I think it was somewhere around March'07 that they stopped providing the plastic key and so the adaptor in the glovebox. The salesman is probably confusing himself with the current situation.
__________________
 Gone: Fiesta - Focus - E46 320dSE - E91 330dMSport - E82 135iMSport - R55 JCW Clubman - M135i Now: 530d |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-08-2008, 07:22 AM | #7 |
|
Captain
18
Rep 859
Posts
Drives: E92 320i M Sport
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Hampshire, UK
|
For some reason I got 3 normal 'keys' with my car but this was an anomaly; they should be supplied with 2.
BTW welcome VN. I once bought a car from that particular dealer which unfortunately is something I won't ever be doing again... |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-08-2008, 07:49 AM | #8 |
|
Major
 
97
Rep 1,134
Posts
Drives: BMW G20 330e M Sport MY20
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Bristol, UK
|
Here's what the key looks like
__________________
20 BMW G20 330e M Sport Portimão Blue/Cognac, Driver Pro, Tech,M+ lumbar, storage packs
Long gone -15 Peugeot 308 2.0HDi GT AUTO Magnetic Blue, 10 BMW F10 520D SE Xirallic Imperial blue/Cinnamon Brown, 06 E90 320si - Le Mans Blue - Totally standard specification (Scrapped RIP 12/08/2010), 00 Peugeot 306 2.0 SE Cabriolet, 94 Rover 214 SEi, 91 Fiat Uno 60S Mk2 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-08-2008, 07:53 AM | #9 |
|
The Tarmac Terrorist
949
Rep 29,345
Posts
Drives: 997.2 GT3
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: ''Fandango Towers''
|
Hello Viv, welcome to E90.
I have two fob type keys. Not sure about this other key tho? Carlos
__________________
997.2 GT3
 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-08-2008, 07:55 AM | #10 | |
|
Moderator
322
Rep 5,493
Posts |
Quote:
 PS... Welcome to the Forum Viv#2
__________________
...
... ... DMS Remap Review ----- Quaife LSD Review ----- Hartge Antiroll Bars Review ----- Bilstein PSS10 B16 Ride Control Review ----- Detail by ShineOn ----- Paintshield Review  Last edited by E92Fan; 01-08-2008 at 08:38 AM.. |
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-08-2008, 10:37 AM | #12 |
|
Captain
14
Rep 686
Posts
Drives: E93 320d M Sport, E81 116d SE
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Epsom UK
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 2006 120d SE [0.00]
2007 335d A M Sport [0.00] 1998 M3 Evo [0.00] 2002 330d Sport [0.00] 2004 330d Sport [0.00] |
Welcome Viv from me.
Our March 07 (registered) 3 was supplied with just two slot in type keys and nowhere in the glove box to plug anything in, apart from one of Sergies torches of course. Regards Chris
__________________
Previously: 2007 335D MSport E90 Le Mans Blue, 2004 330D A Sport Silver Grey, 2002 330D A Sport Saphire Black, 2001 320D SE Touring Titanium Silver, 1998 M3 Evo Techno Violet, 1996 328i Sport Montreal Blue, 1994 325i Coupe Red, 1989 325i Sport 2 door Dolphin Grey,1986 325i SE 4 door Lachs
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-08-2008, 11:15 AM | #14 | |
|
Major General
275
Rep 9,218
Posts |
Quote:
I have a 56 plate 330i, which came with 2 key fobs and the plastic key, to be used with the adapter in the glove box. As has been said already this was dropped sometime in early 07, but your car should have it. On the back of the key it says "for engine start use only with adapter in glovebox" I'm not sure if you can actually open the car with it. |
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-08-2008, 03:20 PM | #15 | |
|
THE Viv
184
Rep 4,743
Posts
Drives: 330i SE
Join Date: May 2005
Location: the North, UK
|
Quote:
 Welcome to the forum, Viv.  All the best. The Viv
__________________
[TiAg ▪ Dakota Black ▪ Active steering ▪ Sports suspension ▪ 162s ▪ Sports seats ▪ Al trim ▪ Bi-Xenons ▪ F&R PDC ▪ NavPro ▪ Voice control ▪ Bluetooth ▪ 6CD Logic7]
 |
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-08-2008, 03:25 PM | #16 |
|
Major
97
Rep 1,134
Posts
Drives: BMW G20 330e M Sport MY20
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Bristol, UK
|
If you open the car with it the alarm will go off - it'll let you in too.
As I did at the stealers trying to get my stuff out of my car to their loaner at the wash station.
__________________
20 BMW G20 330e M Sport Portimão Blue/Cognac, Driver Pro, Tech,M+ lumbar, storage packs
Long gone -15 Peugeot 308 2.0HDi GT AUTO Magnetic Blue, 10 BMW F10 520D SE Xirallic Imperial blue/Cinnamon Brown, 06 E90 320si - Le Mans Blue - Totally standard specification (Scrapped RIP 12/08/2010), 00 Peugeot 306 2.0 SE Cabriolet, 94 Rover 214 SEi, 91 Fiat Uno 60S Mk2 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-08-2008, 05:58 PM | #17 | |
|
New Member
1
Rep 18
Posts |
Quote:
I am happy to be no.2 ! |
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-08-2008, 06:20 PM | #18 | ||
|
Major General
275
Rep 9,218
Posts |
Quote:
Quote:
|
||
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-09-2008, 02:30 AM | #19 | |
|
Major General
337
Rep 8,811
Posts |
Quote:
 |
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
| 01-09-2008, 04:33 AM | #21 | |
|
New Member
1
Rep 18
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
