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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: longms on October 17, 2011, 09:19:07 AM

Title: Need New Keys
Post by: longms on October 17, 2011, 09:19:07 AM

What is the cheapest route for getting a enw set of keys. The plastic part of my key is busted and is hard to turn the key without just twisted the key apart. Should I order a black set from ebay and then get them cut? Where do I get them cut?

Thanks

Title: Need New Keys
Post by: monty23psk on October 17, 2011, 11:08:50 AM

If the metal part it so, a locksmith can do it if they carry the correct blanks. That would be the cheapest.

Title: Need New Keys
Post by: longms on October 17, 2011, 12:29:02 PM

Quote from: monty23psk;107516

If the metal part it so, a locksmith can do it if they carry the correct blanks. That would be the cheapest.

So if I ordered blanks they should be able to cut them ok? Could I take them to Walmart?

Title: Need New Keys
Post by: monty23psk on October 17, 2011, 07:06:03 PM

Yes, but not sure about walmart. Some places have to use there blanks to guarantee it. If they do it and dont guarantee it then you might still be ok.

Title: Need New Keys
Post by: DesktopDave on October 17, 2011, 08:03:32 PM

I'd go to a locksmith.  They usually know their stuff.  Google them & check if they have any reviews.  If you can't find one locally, maybe an Ace Hardware?  I've had good luck with them.

I would have suggested Sears about ten years ago, but it seems that they've eliminated most of their experienced employees over the last few years.

Title: Need New Keys
Post by: longms on October 18, 2011, 08:55:05 AM

Will start calling and see if they will cut my blanks if I were to get some.

Thanks guys

Title: Need New Keys
Post by: 91 e30m42 on October 18, 2011, 06:57:59 PM

i would just go to the dealership and get the key code and just get a set of fresh cut keys cut out as old ones may be worn out

Title: Need New Keys
Post by: longms on October 21, 2011, 02:31:25 PM

Quote from: 91 e30m42;107549

i would just go to the dealership and get the key code and just get a set of fresh cut keys cut out as old ones may be worn out

From dealership?

Title: Need New Keys
Post by: monko141 on October 21, 2011, 07:58:32 PM

Code cut keys from the dealership run about $40 now.

Title: Need New Keys
Post by: longms on October 23, 2011, 09:33:58 AM

Quote from: monko141;107579

Code cut keys from the dealership run about $40 now.

Thanks. Is that for 1 key or is that a pair? I guess I could buy one new one and keep my crappy one for a spare.

Title: Need New Keys
Post by: monko141 on October 23, 2011, 10:21:15 AM

That's just for one key.  You need to take in a copy of your registration and a photo ID and then it takes about a week.

Title: Need New Keys
Post by: jdirty on October 23, 2011, 05:18:16 PM

a buddy of mine requested a key from the dealer, which they said was gonna be coming from the motherland. After a month or so, he got a measly valet key looking thing. but it actually works on all locks.

Title: Need New Keys
Post by: 91 e30m42 on October 24, 2011, 12:53:58 PM

not really just go to the dealership with your registration and photo ID then  ask for a key code to your ignition... they will give a number code then go to any locks smith hand them the code and boom you get fresh cut keys..the guy that helped me even recommended me a locks smith that he said bmw sends codes to get keys cut..... thats what i did and i paid 10 bucks for fresh keys that same day  ... mines were more since my blanks were part of a switchblade style key fob that i purchased

Title: Need New Keys
Post by: longms on October 25, 2011, 01:59:30 PM

Any recommendations on sites to order some decent blanks from? Just want the regular key with plastic at base. Don't want switchblade style. Would an E46 blank work in the E30? I don't see why not.

Title: Need New Keys
Post by: 91 e30m42 on October 25, 2011, 06:36:52 PM

it shouldnt be a problem as long as its not for a laser cut blank... i got the switchblade style just because i liked the way it looked... i would suggest ebay as they have many oem style blanks for cheap like this one maybe cheaper  http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E30-E24-E28-Oem-UNCUT-BLANK-KEY-ALPINA-/110761486923?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item19c9e62a4b#ht_1897wt_1185 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E30-E24-E28-Oem-UNCUT-BLANK-KEY-ALPINA-/110761486923?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item19c9e62a4b#ht_1897wt_1185) and also check this out is what i found http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=bmw+e30+blank+key&_sacat=0&_dmpt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&_odkw=bmw+e30+key&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313  (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=bmw+e30+blank+key&_sacat=0&_dmpt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&_odkw=bmw+e30+key&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313)and this is the one i have  but its not what  youre  looking for but it does look nice compared to what i had IMHO http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E21-E28-E30-FLIP-KEY-STYLE-M3-318i-325i-528e-325is-/280728857181?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item415cbe6a5d#ht_3640wt_1185 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E21-E28-E30-FLIP-KEY-STYLE-M3-318i-325i-528e-325is-/280728857181?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item415cbe6a5d#ht_3640wt_1185)...
 but anyways best chance is to go to a good local locksmith and have them cut you a set of keys

Title: Need New Keys
Post by: longms on October 26, 2011, 09:34:06 AM

Yea I have been scouring ebay but was wondering if there was an offsite. I will most likely just end up going with ebay. Thanks

Title: Need New Keys
Post by: 91 e30m42 on October 26, 2011, 12:17:32 PM

yea off sites is kind of hard to find and if you do the prices are way above ripoff  but you're welcome