Natural 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 Greetings all. I locked my keys in my trunk while preparing to wash my 2006 e60. The car is jap spec. 2 locksmiths have come and used the airbag technique to brace the door and try to hook the handle. the car is apparently deadlocked. if someone was in the car now, they would have to break a glass to get out. what can I do?? i got one key with my car. the dealer in jamaica will take 2.5 weeks to get a replacement key. i contacted american bmw dealers and was told that they can only cut and prog keys for american cars. (I am 2 hrs from miami so I can get someone there to mail my key if it was possible) so it seems that i need a european or japanese dealer to send my vin to in order to get the replacement key. any suggestions. what do people in NZ who have japanese spec new bmws do to get spare/replacement keys? help! help! my car is stuck in my friends drive way like a piece of @#$%^ furniture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) If you know where the keys are in the trunk. Break the closest tail lamp and go in from there. Make sure you can buy a new tail light though. Or you will just have to wait for the key. In NZ we have to order the keys from Germany. They are coded to the car by chassis number. I would talk to a technician at the dealership first though, but I'm sure thats going to be the only way. Edited September 16, 2008 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 Break a window and climb in and get into the boot by folding the rear seats down, it will proberbly be cheaper than a new key, but thats just my two cents Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 Window would cost more than a tail light and he may not be able to fold his seats down. A lesson to be learned here.....OWN TWO KEYS FOR YOUR CAR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SamSpargo Report post Posted September 16, 2008 Phone a dodgy mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 Window would cost more than a tail light and he may not be able to fold his seats down. A lesson to be learned here.....OWN TWO KEYS FOR YOUR CAR Seat realise mechanism (if split is even optioned) is done via handles in the boot. There is a small ski port however. sh*t situation you’re in there mate, I have nothing to offer in terms f advise other than don’t do it again! Why do most Japanese used imports only come with one key? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
williams 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 Greetings all. I locked my keys in my trunk while preparing to wash my 2006 e60. The car is jap spec. 2 locksmiths have come and used the airbag technique to brace the door and try to hook the handle. the car is apparently deadlocked. if someone was in the car now, they would have to break a glass to get out. what can I do?? i got one key with my car. the dealer in jamaica will take 2.5 weeks to get a replacement key. i contacted american bmw dealers and was told that they can only cut and prog keys for american cars. (I am 2 hrs from miami so I can get someone there to mail my key if it was possible) so it seems that i need a european or japanese dealer to send my vin to in order to get the replacement key. any suggestions. what do people in NZ who have japanese spec new bmws do to get spare/replacement keys? help! help! my car is stuck in my friends drive way like a piece of @#$%^ furniture. just phone ur nearest bmwdealer they should be able to open it from the boot wiring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melowpuf 19 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 Reverse into it really really fast mmmmmmmmm inertia switches.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natural 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 Christ...I am really screwed. to actually get a spare key from a jap spec, do i send the vin to a german dealer? what do you guys do? i can bring myself to break a frikking light out. ima tow it to my house till i can figure this sh*t out. what is the process to get a key made? and yes i tried my sketchy associates so i guess i should be happy that they couldnt do anything. any euro dealer reccomendations? i guess i could get the key sent via fed ex. i dunno. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natural 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 correction, i cant bring myself to break a freaking light out. i would rather tow it and try an figure something out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hbmonkeyman 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 Lol you'd never have this problem with an E30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 Lol you'd never have this problem with an E30 why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted September 16, 2008 Showa mate If Glenn reckons your best option is to break out a tail light then you probably should come to grips with the idea and just do it. Might be an excuse to get yourself a set of clear tails or the like that you may have been wanting Just trying to soften the blow a little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hbmonkeyman 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 why? Coz the boot has a push button that locks and unlocks with the doors, so it's impossible to lock the keys in the boot without a second pair lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted September 16, 2008 Lol you'd never have this problem with an E30 Yeah and even if you did manage to lock them in their somehow,E30s are easy to get into as Bravo showed me when I locked my keys in mine lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 18, 2008 I have spoken to BMW with regard to this problem. You have 3 choices (1) Wait for a new coded key from the dealer X Germany (2) Get the dealer to use another car and measure the trunk lock release mechanism position, remove the license plate, measure out the position and drill a hole to allow a tool to release the lock. This can then be plugged with a sealing grommet and the license plate will cover this. (3) Break a tail light and go in through the back that way Option (2) would be the best bet, however a BMW dealer would have to help you doing this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattzy 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2008 Why dont you confirm with another member that you cant actually get in through the back seat. I would have thought a glass quarter window would have been cheaper than a taillight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1040 Report post Posted September 18, 2008 If you have the Ski option as apex suggested (as I have in my e46) you could rip / unstitch the material ski jacket and maybe have enough room to use your arm or a hook to get it. Youll be doing it blind however. But it would be the easiest / cheapest way. This obviously only works if your hve the ski jacket option. Its behind the fold down middle backseat arm rest in my car. Im not sure what gromets you have in the e60 but the e46 has holes in it that could fit a small noose. You have to take out the rear seats for this (very easy to do) Where are ya mate .. one of us bimmersporters could give it a go if you get it towed to your property. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 18, 2008 Why dont you confirm with another member that you cant actually get in through the back seat. I would have thought a glass quarter window would have been cheaper than a taillight? The rear seat fold down is an option and this vehicle may not have it. The release mechanisms for this option are in the boot... so you are screwed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 18, 2008 Hes in Miami Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1040 Report post Posted September 18, 2008 Hmmmm I think you would atleast be able to open the boot blind ... Ive done it before for mine .. Im just not sure what shape the e60 releases are. The e46 is piss easy to figure out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1040 Report post Posted September 18, 2008 Hes in Miami Josh gayness ... Ill post some picture of how I do this in mine tonight (in 5 hours) if you like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 18, 2008 gayness ... Ill post some picture of how I do this in mine tonight (in 5 hours) if you like. I dont think that would help Josh the E60 is different in the rear. BMW gave me this info today. Breaking a window and getting into the car is not an option. His keys are in the boot. If they were in the car it would be an option Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted September 18, 2008 Do you guys take this thread seriously, someone from the other side of the world hasn't got someone local & he drives a good car. I might start a new thread, help i stubbed my toe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1040 Report post Posted September 18, 2008 I dont think that would help Josh the E60 is different in the rear. BMW gave me this info today. Breaking a window and getting into the car is not an option. His keys are in the boot. If they were in the car it would be an option cool cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
