caleb 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 (edited) the rubbery part of my key is damaged but the lock and unlock button still work fine. Jeff Gray said they can't replace the rubber part and they've to order a new key which cost $400 Does anyone know of alternatives... all I need is to replace the (black) housing potion of the key. Thanks Edited October 26, 2008 by lufu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 Best bet would be to find a key from a written off car or a lock set on trade me, and switch the little chip over. Or just get a new one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 the rubbery part of my key is damaged but the lock and unlock button still work fine. Jeff Gray said they can't replace the rubber part and they've to order a new key which cost $400 Does anyone know of alternatives... all I need is to replace the (black) housing potion of the key. Thanks The keys are not designed to be repaired, so any repair is a DIY. Remember: the electronic part (immobilisier chip) is coded to your immobiliser The mechanical part (key blade) is cut to fit the mechanical lock So with a DIY repair, you need to retain your mechanical and electrical part.... and somehow cut open and replace the plastic casing. Not easy... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted October 26, 2008 (edited) Short answer is...buy a new key (xGermany- coded key) and if you only have 1....buy 2 Edit: Your car seems to have alot of issues.. who checked it before you purchased it ?? Edited October 26, 2008 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caleb 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2008 (edited) a week of extreme bad luck car had a weak battery 1 set of key had a worn rubber pad, and I lost my spare key and now possibly a broken expansion tank Edited October 27, 2008 by lufu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw.maniac 1 Report post Posted October 27, 2008 Short answer is...buy a new key (xGermany- coded key) and if you only have 1....buy 2 Edit: Your car seems to have alot of issues.. who checked it before you purchased it ?? It was bought from infamous OVAL... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caleb 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2008 (edited) Indeed, car had a split expansion tank like many other E46. Cost $500 for parts, labour, coolant, radiator pressure test. Edited October 28, 2008 by lufu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites