Better price for key fob replacement?

swamp2 · 12-11-2009, 05:50 PM

My wife lost one of my two M3 key fobs.

I have seen prices in various forums of about $200-$350 for a new one. My dealer roughly quoted about $350 (tax included) for the part and another $150 for activation. Come on I know it it a cool key, some electronics and comfort access is very useful, but $500 for a fob? Unreal. I would greatly appreciate input on where to get the best price for a fob and how to eliminate or save on this $150 (probably at a rate of $100 per minute of work).

Thanks much.

KKSigs · 12-11-2009, 07:14 PM

Have you tried Tischer?

Definitive · 07-31-2010, 02:16 PM

I'm wondering about this too. Wife lost he x5 key. They sell used ones on eBay, but the physical key would not be cut for your car even if you can reprogram it.

Can you have the dealer reprogram the fob?

D

punksterz626 · 09-24-2010, 01:21 PM

I got my replacement key recently from a friend who works at a bmw dealer for 266...If you have comfort access you'll need to get it program at a dealer and it'll cost you about 150 give or take 10 bucks.Since this is just a backup key i didnt get it reprogram. The key will stilll work but not the comfort access. If i lose my existing then i'll go and get it reprogram.

sourcerbmw · 09-24-2010, 03:37 PM

Hey guys, I've been looking for the same thing, I need a spare key for BMW 08 M3. I see a lot of cheap fob keys on eBay but I am wondering if there is anyway to reprogram it yourself since the keys they are selling one eBay are used and have been programmed before. I know you will need a new keyblade since it is cut but they also sell those on ebay as well for like $8 bucks. Does anyone know how to reprogram a fobkey that has already been programmed before? If all else fails I might just have to spend 200+ bucks at the dealership.

M0J0 · 01-24-2011, 08:15 PM

Bump. I am in the same board for an 08 M3

GOLFFRR · 01-24-2011, 09:09 PM

i wonder what kind of mark ups are on these things? If guys like you can shoot me PM tomorrow morning and I'll have the parts guys look it up and i can maybe get you a killer deal.

dnvrdrvr · 01-25-2011, 09:36 AM

I had to buy a replacement key a couple of years back - it was $350 from the dealer (apparently more $$ because of CA)... but they didn't charge me a fee to program it. Maybe that's a new fee, but it seems odd for them to charge for it.

FWIW, I also had to take the car & keys in a couple of times. Seems they'd program one & the other would "forget" the car, then the other way around.

Definitive · 01-25-2011, 10:03 AM

Golffrr - That would be Awesome! We are still down one X5 Key. Can you also find out if you buy a key on like ebay, can it be programed to my car? Obviously the physical key wouldn't work, but I don't care that much about that.

D

mdosu · 01-26-2011, 10:01 AM

how do wives lose auto keys? I'm baffled.

M0J0 · 01-26-2011, 07:48 PM

My mom has a beeper keyfob thingy on her keys so she does not lose them. Even with it she still manages to lose them weekly.

mdosu · 01-27-2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by M0J0

My mom has a beeper keyfob thingy on her keys so she does not lose them. Even with it she still manages to lose them weekly.

i just gave my mom that too, I got mine at Target, and she has to whistle.

GOLFFRR · 01-27-2011, 09:36 PM

i just got a couple quotes for a couple forum members on here and i was shocked with even my discount how expensive the fobs are! gzz.

Also guys keep in mind if your leasing your car you will be responsible to return the car at the end of the lease with both keys. Im sure you all know that though

emthreeboy · 01-27-2011, 09:42 PM

Haha its never you, always gf or wife who loses the keys! Same goes for the dents or scratches on your car, ''oh no I didnt do that, thats my wifes fault''.

ersin · 02-09-2011, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdosu

i just gave my mom that too, I got mine at Target, and she has to whistle.

Girls can whistle?

Cheers.

zplz02 · 02-21-2016, 07:26 PM

I was wondering how much the 335i key and fobs are now. I was told they are all made (10) when the car was manufactured and stored in a warehouse. Is there a way to buy wholesale from the warehouse?

dparm · 02-21-2016, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zplz02

I was wondering how much the 335i key and fobs are now. I was told they are all made (10) when the car was manufactured and stored in a warehouse. Is there a way to buy wholesale from the warehouse?

Valets lost my key late last year and it was about the same as what others quoted up top. The labor charge is kinda BS, so try to negotiate it. (e.g. "Hey, I bought the fob and key from you guys, can you help me out a bit here?"

jjrho · 03-02-2017, 03:14 AM

hi , I only have one key fob as well, no CA...
I heard that you can get the key fob for about $175 , additional for the uncut key, and that w/o CA, there is no actual programming....you put the key near the steering column while starting the car with the first key and the new fob is programmed to the car....
is that true ?

james R
08 m3 e92 with only 1 fob, no CA

12-11-2009, 05:50 PM	#1
swamp2 Lieutenant General 611 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	Better price for key fob replacement? My wife lost one of my two M3 key fobs. I have seen prices in various forums of about $200-$350 for a new one. My dealer roughly quoted about $350 (tax included) for the part and another $150 for activation. Come on I know it it a cool key, some electronics and comfort access is very useful, but $500 for a fob? Unreal. I would greatly appreciate input on where to get the best price for a fob and how to eliminate or save on this $150 (probably at a rate of $100 per minute of work). Thanks much. __________________ E92 M3 \| Space Gray on Fox Red \| M-DCT \| CF Roof \| RAC RG63 Wheels \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| \| Vorsteiner Ti Exhaust \| Matte Black Grilles/Side Gills/Rear Emblem/Mirrors \| \| Alekshop Back up Camera \| GP Thunders \| BMW Aluminum Pedals \| Elite Angels \| \| XPEL Full Front Wrap \| Hardwired V1 \| Interior Xenon Light Kit \|
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Definitive definitivecars.com 354 Rep 3,833 Posts Drives: Elsa - 2015 F80 M3 - YMB/SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So Cal iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [6.66] 2009 (Lease up Sept ... [0.00] 2007 (Lease up 6/19 ... [0.00] 2007 (Lease up Octo ... [0.00]	I'm wondering about this too. Wife lost he x5 key. They sell used ones on eBay, but the physical key would not be cut for your car even if you can reprogram it. Can you have the dealer reprogram the fob? D
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punksterz626 Major 41 Rep 1,223 Posts Drives: 08 Alpine White M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahambra iTrader: (8)	I got my replacement key recently from a friend who works at a bmw dealer for 266...If you have comfort access you'll need to get it program at a dealer and it'll cost you about 150 give or take 10 bucks.Since this is just a backup key i didnt get it reprogram. The key will stilll work but not the comfort access. If i lose my existing then i'll go and get it reprogram. __________________ FS or Trade: Brand new CF Hamann Diffuser n Front Lip
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09-24-2010, 03:37 PM	#5
sourcerbmw Enlisted Member 5 Rep 36 Posts Drives: Bmw Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, I've been looking for the same thing, I need a spare key for BMW 08 M3. I see a lot of cheap fob keys on eBay but I am wondering if there is anyway to reprogram it yourself since the keys they are selling one eBay are used and have been programmed before. I know you will need a new keyblade since it is cut but they also sell those on ebay as well for like $8 bucks. Does anyone know how to reprogram a fobkey that has already been programmed before? If all else fails I might just have to spend 200+ bucks at the dealership.
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01-24-2011, 08:15 PM	#6
M0J0 Lieutenant 191 Rep 415 Posts Drives: XM3C '22 JKUR '13 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston,TX iTrader: (0)	Bump. I am in the same board for an 08 M3
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01-24-2011, 09:09 PM	#7
GOLFFRR 10833 Rep 27,609 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	i wonder what kind of mark ups are on these things? If guys like you can shoot me PM tomorrow morning and I'll have the parts guys look it up and i can maybe get you a killer deal. __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
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01-25-2011, 09:36 AM	#8
dnvrdrvr Captain Obvious 90 Rep 977 Posts Drives: 2018 VW GTI SE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (9)	I had to buy a replacement key a couple of years back - it was $350 from the dealer (apparently more $$ because of CA)... but they didn't charge me a fee to program it. Maybe that's a new fee, but it seems odd for them to charge for it. FWIW, I also had to take the car & keys in a couple of times. Seems they'd program one & the other would "forget" the car, then the other way around. __________________ Just a girl and her 863 ponies... 2013 Santorini M3, 2016 328i Alpine White Wagon (Lab hauler), 199x wrapped E36 M3 (because racecar) ///M-Flight
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Definitive definitivecars.com 354 Rep 3,833 Posts Drives: Elsa - 2015 F80 M3 - YMB/SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So Cal iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [6.66] 2009 (Lease up Sept ... [0.00] 2007 (Lease up 6/19 ... [0.00] 2007 (Lease up Octo ... [0.00]	Golffrr - That would be Awesome! We are still down one X5 Key. Can you also find out if you buy a key on like ebay, can it be programed to my car? Obviously the physical key wouldn't work, but I don't care that much about that. D
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01-26-2011, 10:01 AM	#10
mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	how do wives lose auto keys? I'm baffled.
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M0J0 Lieutenant 191 Rep 415 Posts Drives: XM3C '22 JKUR '13 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston,TX iTrader: (0)	My mom has a beeper keyfob thingy on her keys so she does not lose them. Even with it she still manages to lose them weekly.
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GOLFFRR 10833 Rep 27,609 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	i just got a couple quotes for a couple forum members on here and i was shocked with even my discount how expensive the fobs are! gzz. Also guys keep in mind if your leasing your car you will be responsible to return the car at the end of the lease with both keys. Im sure you all know that though __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
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emthreeboy Captain 37 Rep 917 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (2)	Haha its never you, always gf or wife who loses the keys! Same goes for the dents or scratches on your car, ''oh no I didnt do that, thats my wifes fault''. __________________ -09 e92 SPACE GRAY/// m3 w/ m-dct! -06 E46 JET BLACK/// m3 6MT!
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02-21-2016, 07:26 PM	#16
zplz02 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i E93 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Decatur, AL iTrader: (0)	Current price for replacement fobs? I was wondering how much the 335i key and fobs are now. I was told they are all made (10) when the car was manufactured and stored in a warehouse. Is there a way to buy wholesale from the warehouse?
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jjrho Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 m3 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Redlands, CA iTrader: (0)	08 e92 m3 key fob hi , I only have one key fob as well, no CA... I heard that you can get the key fob for about $175 , additional for the uncut key, and that w/o CA, there is no actual programming....you put the key near the steering column while starting the car with the first key and the new fob is programmed to the car.... is that true ? james R 08 m3 e92 with only 1 fob, no CA
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