Just INVESTED in a new smart key fob/whatever

snub-nose 28 · 08-19-2016, 07:17 PM

In a moment of being distracted, entirely myself to blame, I lost my primary key fob unit. Not good.
You do not want to do the same. Herein I share (refresh the forum topic) the process...

First lose your fob. Then, much swearing, kicking the dog if that's you, persuade someone so you get home somehow, to retrieve the spare. More not good.

Your call to the dealer network gets the same answer: bring proof of ownership, photo ID matching the address/identity of the 'applicant', physically to (any) dealership parts dept.

Offer some $234.00 U.S. (prepaid, non-refundable) whereupon they promptly send a req to Cali, where the smart bits are encoded, and the key blade is contoured.

Wait 24-36 hrs to express it to your dealer (next day, 24 hrs in my case) for you to, well be on your way. Weekdays only for this!

Do not lose it on a weekend, SOL.

Shout out to Glendale WI BMW for the prompt performance!

YearOneOne · 08-19-2016, 09:09 PM

That was great. Sorry for your lost mate!

Matticus91 · 08-21-2016, 09:34 AM

My car only came with one key (bought it CPO) which terrifies me....

snub-nose 28 · 08-21-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

My car only came with one key (bought it CPO) which terrifies me....

Your car's so nice -if local- they would have already cribbed it! lol

I purchased mine from a pp who had both keys thankfully.

I'd recommend strongly... get another, because the alternative is almost as bad as it being 'Ferris Beullered'.

Esteban · 08-21-2016, 04:44 PM

Matticus91 I agree with the OP, you should get another key if you haven't done that already.

mackeroni · 08-21-2016, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snub-nose 28

In a moment of being distracted, entirely myself to blame, I lost my primary key fob unit. Not good.
You do not want to do the same. Herein I share (refresh the forum topic) the process...

First lose your fob. Then, much swearing, kicking the dog if that's you, persuade someone so you get home somehow, to retrieve the spare. More not good.

Your call to the dealer network gets the same answer: bring proof of ownership, photo ID matching the address/identity of the 'applicant', physically to (any) dealership parts dept.

Offer some $234.00 U.S. (prepaid, non-refundable) whereupon they promptly send a req to Cali, where the smart bits are encoded, and the key blade is contoured.

Wait 24-36 hrs to express it to your dealer (next day, 24 hrs in my case) for you to, well be on your way. Weekdays only for this!

Do not lose it on a weekend, SOL.

Shout out to Glendale WI BMW for the prompt performance!

I have several dog tags with the following information...

REWARD IF FOUND
PLEASE CALL
JOHN SMITH
330-555-9999

You can buy these cheap on eBay.

I keep one on each of my car keys, motorcycle keys, wife's keys, etc.

They seem to work great. We have not lost a single key since I started doing this several years ago!

Matticus91 · 08-21-2016, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snub-nose 28

Your car's so nice -if local- they would have already cribbed it! lol

I purchased mine from a pp who had both keys thankfully.

I'd recommend strongly... get another, because the alternative is almost as bad as it being 'Ferris Beullered'.

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Matticus91 I agree with the OP, you should get another key if you haven't done that already.

Where's the shoot-myself emoji

snub-nose 28 · 08-21-2016, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

Where's the shoot-myself emoji

ROTFL

Esteban · 08-21-2016, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matticus91

Where's the shoot-myself emoji

Matticus91 · 08-22-2016, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

Lmao that's perfect

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snub-nose 28 Private First Class 57 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 09 SGM 128i Cp 6MT ZSP/ZPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 09 128i Coupe \| 69k ... [0.00]	Just INVESTED in a new smart key fob/whatever In a moment of being distracted, entirely myself to blame, I lost my primary key fob unit. Not good. You do not want to do the same. Herein I share (refresh the forum topic) the process... First lose your fob. Then, much swearing, kicking the dog if that's you, persuade someone so you get home somehow, to retrieve the spare. More not good. Your call to the dealer network gets the same answer: bring proof of ownership, photo ID matching the address/identity of the 'applicant', physically to (any) dealership parts dept. Offer some $234.00 U.S. (prepaid, non-refundable) whereupon they promptly send a req to Cali, where the smart bits are encoded, and the key blade is contoured. Wait 24-36 hrs to express it to your dealer (next day, 24 hrs in my case) for you to, well be on your way. Weekdays only for this! Do not lose it on a weekend, SOL. Shout out to Glendale WI BMW for the prompt performance!
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