help needed! Spare key!

joyjitguha · 09-29-2010, 04:36 PM

I just bought a used CPO 2006 BMW 325i... but the dealer did not have the spare key with it. Called up the service center and they told me it would cost me $276

I still have spare key adapter in the glove box, so i was wondering if there is a way to get it done without having to pay almost $300!

thanks

chowser51 · 09-29-2010, 05:17 PM

?? When I bought my CPO 2006 325xi, it also had one key. I just looked at my CA and said, what, no key for my wife? He just went and grabbed a key and programmed it for the car. Took less than 5 minutes. No charge.

joyjitguha · 09-29-2010, 05:41 PM

aah! tats interesting... I called BMW but they told me it would not be covered... i did not buy it from a BMW dealer though...

pwrdbym · 09-29-2010, 05:43 PM

Part of the CPO requirements (from a dealer) is that the car have both keys.

Tom K. · 09-29-2010, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joyjitguha

I still have spare key adapter in the glove box,

May I ask what the "spare key adapter" is and does my '07 have one?

I miss the old wallet sized "emergency" plastic keys that BMW used to provide and wonder if the key itself (the part that can be removed from the fob) could be purchased separately at a lower cost.

Incidentally, my wife just got two emergency keys (without the remote abilities) for her 2010 Ford for a total of $7.00 from her dealer!

Tom

scrufy · 09-29-2010, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom K.

May I ask what the "spare key adapter" is and does my '07 have one?

I miss the old wallet sized "emergency" plastic keys that BMW used to provide and wonder if the key itself (the part that can be removed from the fob) could be purchased separately at a lower cost.

Incidentally, my wife just got two emergency keys (without the remote abilities) for her 2010 Ford for a total of $7.00 from her dealer!

Tom

Im thinking it doesnt have one. I have an 07 too and Ive never seen anything resembling an adapter. Hope im wrong though cause I have 3 keys and one is never getting recharged.

Ink330 · 09-29-2010, 10:05 PM

I didn't get a spare either, but got two comfort access key fobs. I have '06 330xi and there's a spare key adapter in the glove box.

MrDummy · 09-30-2010, 05:52 AM

his 325i SHOULD have came with a spare key.

On my CPO 325xi I got 2 keyfobs and the black case for glovebox as well as the spare black key for your wallet made of plastic.

They can use you EDGE warranty which was free, you get for one year, and say you lost it, and they should order you another one asap.

But if they know of the issue they might not let you do the above, since it might be fraud now?

Try another dealer

BRAISKI · 09-30-2010, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by joyjitguha

aah! tats interesting... I called BMW but they told me it would not be covered... i did not buy it from a BMW dealer though...

How can it be a CPO if it didn't come from a dealer?

MrDummy · 09-30-2010, 09:02 AM

^^ good question, are they transferrable or not?

JayKay335i · 09-30-2010, 09:26 AM

SOL if you didn't negotiate it with the dealer beforehand.

wrickem · 09-30-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BRAISKI

How can it be a CPO if it didn't come from a dealer?

It's transferable.

OP, I think you're out of luck with the key unless your selling dealer decides to do you a favor.

Coolieman1220 · 09-30-2010, 10:13 AM

why dont we have plastic keys anymore with the adapter in the glovebox.

aesfah · 09-30-2010, 01:09 PM

i recently lost my black plastic spare key. dealer ordered. $75

joyjitguha · 09-30-2010, 04:36 PM

Thanks for the options... the CPO and maintenance does roll over to me from the previous owner! I have called BMW and verified it. The problem is lost keys may/may not be replaceable under warranty/maintenance package!

crashoverride · 09-30-2010, 06:06 PM

Buy a spare off ebay they are super cheap and can be reprogrammed.

username604 · 09-30-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by crashoverride

Buy a spare off ebay they are super cheap and can be reprogrammed.

yeah i saw them for like $20.
i'm afraid ima lose my keys all the time (my first car)
i wish it was just $20 tho, i have the comfort access and i dont think i can just order one off of ebay

crashoverride · 10-01-2010, 11:56 AM

Comfort access shouldn't make a difference. I believe comfort access just adds antennas around your car. It's not like a CA key or non CA look different they both communicate wireless-ly with your car.

wrickem · 10-01-2010, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crashoverride

Comfort access shouldn't make a difference. I believe comfort access just adds antennas around your car. It's not like a CA key or non CA look different they both communicate wireless-ly with your car.

CA keys are different. Other than CA key having removable batteries while non-CA charges in the ignition, I do not know what else is different, but they are not the same.

JayKay335i · 10-01-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by joyjitguha

Thanks for the options... the CPO and maintenance does roll over to me from the previous owner! I have called BMW and verified it. The problem is lost keys may/may not be replaceable under warranty/maintenance package!

Why would they replace your lost key? When the car was CPOed it had both keys. Its not their fault if you or the previous owner lose one.

You're simply SOL and you should man up and purchase a key. Nobodys to blame but your self, and possibly a shady dealer for not mentioning it.

quick · 10-03-2010, 07:47 AM

I am pretty sure the CPO gets voided if the car is sold via non BMW dealership. However it is indeed transferable if car is a private party sale.

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Ink330 Private First Class 3 Rep 154 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I didn't get a spare either, but got two comfort access key fobs. I have '06 330xi and there's a spare key adapter in the glove box.
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aesfah Max Powers 27 Rep 271 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MoCo, MD iTrader: (0)	i recently lost my black plastic spare key. dealer ordered. $75
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joyjitguha New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the options... the CPO and maintenance does roll over to me from the previous owner! I have called BMW and verified it. The problem is lost keys may/may not be replaceable under warranty/maintenance package!
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crashoverride Lieutenant 178 Rep 582 Posts Drives: na Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: na iTrader: (0)	Buy a spare off ebay they are super cheap and can be reprogrammed.
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crashoverride Lieutenant 178 Rep 582 Posts Drives: na Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: na iTrader: (0)	Comfort access shouldn't make a difference. I believe comfort access just adds antennas around your car. It's not like a CA key or non CA look different they both communicate wireless-ly with your car.
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quick Captain 216 Rep 780 Posts Drives: '12 X5M, '01 E55, '91 964 Trbo Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (1)	I am pretty sure the CPO gets voided if the car is sold via non BMW dealership. However it is indeed transferable if car is a private party sale.
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