replace keyless entry for BMW 320

[caleb 0]

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

[greenday-rulz21 5]

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.

[jochen 4]

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...

[*Glenn* 854]

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*

[caleb 0]

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

[bmw.maniac 1]

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...

[caleb 0]

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