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jacky4566
06-25-2020, 01:18 PM
Does anyone in Calgary/ area do key programming and cutting for BMW?
Stealer wanted $600 for a new key so I bought a knockoff one on ebay. It might work, might not.

Mostly I want a backup hard key so i can at least get in the car for emergency.
MalibuStacy
06-25-2020, 05:39 PM
This is the pay to play they refer to when talking about euro cars...
jacky4566
06-25-2020, 05:53 PM
Yes I know euros are pricey.

By law manufactures can't stop licensed locksmiths from cutting and program a key from any manufacture.
Provided they have tools. Just looking for a locksmith with BMW tools.
killramos
06-25-2020, 05:55 PM
ecuprogram?
bjstare
06-25-2020, 05:57 PM
This is the pay to play they refer to when talking about euro cars...

Normally, you'd be right. That's the going rate for basically any smart key though.

Last one I had to replace was for a 10 year old lexus, still upwards of $600 at the dealer.

Buddy of mine had to replace a prox key for his focus, and it was going to be $450 or something. :dunno:
speedog
06-25-2020, 06:40 PM
Does anyone in Calgary/ area do key programming and cutting for BMW?
Stealer wanted $600 for a new key so I bought a knockoff one on ebay. It might work, might not.

Mostly I want a backup hard key so i can at least get in the car for emergency.

Why call it stealer? It's as simple as this, can you readily buy a 100% reliable key at a much reduced price elsewhere? If not, then they're not stealing your money - instead it's more a case of that you bought into a system/product line and now you are upset that your pocketbook is going to take a hit to play.
jacky4566
11-06-2020, 07:31 PM
Finally got around to dealing with this.
B&W locksmiths was able to provide and program a key for $150 less than the dealer.
ExtraSlow
11-06-2020, 07:33 PM
Thanks for the follow up.
D'z Nutz
11-07-2020, 09:15 AM
Finally got around to dealing with this.
B&W locksmiths was able to provide and program a key for $150 less than the dealer.

So they carry blanks as well? The one you bought on ebay couldn't be used?
jacky4566
11-08-2020, 11:17 PM
Well you see.. I forgot to check which frequency key fob I bought.
The ebay one was 868MHz for Europe while North American models uses 315MHz. :facepalm:
So had to pay for a new fob anyway. B&W guy had a blank in his mobile workshop ready to go.