I spoke to someone at BMW, i was told that the replacement keyfob is R1300 if you have one key and R4000 - 6000 if you have lost both. My main questions are, can the keys be programmed locally or do they need to be ordered from Germany. I was told the keys can be programmed locally but the locks need to be changed, why ?
Online sources indicate that the laser cut the key thing that slides out of the keyfob used for opening the boot when there is no battery power needs to come from Germany.
Anybody else been through this process with a e81,e82,e87 or e90,e91,e92 that can shed some light ?
How To Program Bmw E90 Key Fob
How To Program Bmw Key Fob E90 Bmw 3 Series
Programming the keyless entry on your BMW key fob only takes a few minutes, so drivers will be back on the Woodland Hills roads in no time. There are 2 basic methods depending on whether you already have a working key and are looking to program additional keys or if you are starting from scratch and do not have a working key. The next image is of a cut key (or key fob) and a programming machine for BMW Models: Programming Machine and Key Fob for BMW Models. Second, try to get the key code, which makes the process of cutting a new key very fast, from your dealer. They should be able to provide it for you after verification that you are the owner. Here are the programming instructions for a 2007 BMW 3 Series Key Fob Remote. If you need an extra Key Fob or Replacement Fob for any vehicle you might have visit us at Keylessentryremotefob.com You can also leave comments or suggestions at the bottom of this blog and if you like what we provide please forward on to your friends & family; people like you are our best advertising tool!