BMW Keys

[isis 16]

I rocked into Team MC yesterday coz i needed two things -

bulbs for my dash

and a original key - i got the spare.

bulbs - 4.70 each..tiny buggers

100 for a normal key imported from germany - 10 days!!

150 for the one with the light.

rocked up to repco for the bulbs and it was 1.70.

so where you reckon i could get my keys cut?

I think the e36 keys are programmed..so can't rock up to any key cutter.

aah the simple pleasure of the e30 ownership!

ideas?

thanks..

[Jazzbass 1]

I got my first E36 keys cut at a security firm in Palmy. $40.

[isis 16]

that's no use to me..hoping they'd be a place up here in ack.

anybody else?

[bumpstop325 0]

Ask where they get thier keys cut. then take it their to get a spare one.

Or ring up key cutters and ask them if they do BMW keys.

Just make sure they work before you drive off. There's no use in getting a key cut if it doesnot work.

[Jazzbass 1]

I'm just suggesting that if locksmith security firms do it here, they should also do it Aucks?

Try the yellow pages - Locksmiths and Key Cutters

[my_e36 43]

What year is your e36? Earlier ones doesn't not have a computer chip inside they keys.

If my memory is right, the change over was in 1995.

If you are not sure, look under the key cyclinder, it has a really small box that says EWS. If you have that, your key need a chip (i.e. dealer or special places only). If not, then you should be able to cut the key anywhere.

Pix shows looking up from under the steering wheel.

[330itis 15]

What year is your e36? Earlier ones doesn't not have a computer chip inside they keys.

If my memory is right, the change over was in 1995.

If you are not sure, look under the key cyclinder, it has a really small box that says EWS. If you have that, your key need a chip (i.e. dealer or special places only). If not, then you should be able to cut the key anywhere.

Pix shows looking up from under the steering wheel.

dam you know your sh*t!

I take my hat off to you

:mosh: