drifty325i 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 Hi All, Its been a while since I posted on here, as many of you know I have been philandering around the UK and Europe for the last 3 years but the time has come for me to come back to catch up with family and sort a few things out while I'm back. One of those things being my BMW, Dads had it stored away for me while I have been gone and in his wisdom/stupidity/shear laziness has misplaced the keys for it. The boots open but the rest of the cars locked, any ideas if I can order a new key from BMW? Can this be sourced via the number plate or do i need the chassis number? Can i find that anywhere else on the car on the outside? Good to be back and Hello to all! Cheers Riley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 Not sure if it's true for E30s, but for a lot of cars the code for the keys is written on the locks. So might just be a case of taking the bootlock to a locksmith? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 Oooo that would make life allot easier.....can anyone confirm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 Lost mine for E34 once. Went to the dealer with chassis number and proof of ownership, got the key mold number then took to a local key cutter who can cut bmw keys. Thats all assuming you got the original locks and ignition in the car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 Sounds like a plan, cheers guys ill hit up the local dealer tomorrow and let you know how I go..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1557 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 Chassis no. is under the bonnet. Insert a screw driver thru the grill on the left-hand side by the headligts. Locate the slotted hole in the bonnet catch and twist. Bonnet will open. A BMW design for release cable failure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 Failing that, Sams real good at getting keys out eh ray! Big buzz saw style. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted November 12, 2012 Big buzz saw style. lol PS Riley you bitch, bring that thing up to auckland.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted November 13, 2012 A fulla I knew once had many cars that he lost all the keys for but he managed with a screwdriver in the barrel. Worked a treat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1557 Report post Posted November 13, 2012 Failing that, Sams real good at getting keys out eh ray! Big buzz saw style.Sam the Locksmith: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted November 13, 2012 Bahahahahahaha! Don't get that guy around to do home reno's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2012 Chassis no. is under the bonnet. Insert a screw driver thru the grill on the left-hand side by the headligts. Locate the slotted hole in the bonnet catch and twist. Bonnet will open. A BMW design for release cable failure. Cheers for the info Ray lol PS Riley you bitch, bring that thing up to auckland.. I wish mate, but I wont have time as I'm on a bit of a mission over the next couple of months before I head back. Id love to take it on one last good run but we will see...... Thanks for all your help guys, got it sorted today. Got the chassis number and had the key cut this afternoon. Fingers crossed it works haha Riley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dwarf 136 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) Sam the Locksmith: Holy crap :o ! I'm glad I keep the spare keys to the wagon in a safe place!!! Edited November 15, 2012 by Red Dwarf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ BMW 368 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 If you don't want to waste your time on opening the bonnet, I'm pretty sure the VIN comes up on CarJam when you enter your number plate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 ^ it does. Unless it's entered wrongly, like mine was. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
