What do i do without A Master Key

[McWatters]

The PO only had the spare key , well im assuming its the spare cause it has an S engraved onto the key.

So i cant do anythinkg like lock alignment or whatever other procedures with my key.

What the heck am i supposed to do??

cheers

-J.McWatters

[Alexlind123]

I believe you can get a new key at the dealer if you supply proof of ownership and a VIN.

[GoldenOne]

wont that cost an arm and a leg though?


I believe you can get a new key at the dealer if you supply proof of ownership and a VIN.

[genphreak]

wont that cost an arm and a leg though?In Oz they are about $30AU brand new, but more for a light-up key, and it takes a few days/week or so to have it made.

[Traian]

wont that cost an arm and a leg though?

Unfortunately yes. Alexlind123 is right, but one key is ~$225 CAD. I don't remember the exact amount, but thereabouts is what I remember one of the technicians at the dealer saying.

The one I am referring to is #18 below:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=HE63&mospid=47410&btnr=41_0044&hg=41&fg=40&hl=23

[GoldenOne]

speaking of keys, what type of bulb goes into the ones that light up...apparently the PO lost it or something, its not there..

[winfred]

i can't remember what seporates a valet key from a master on the e34 style key, i think it's the groove down the center, you can usually make a valet key a master in a minute or two with a dremmel, if it was a e30 style key i could show you easy

heres a master blank you can look at, or buy http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Lighted-Key-Blank-for-E34s-E36s-325s-525s-BM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ40016QQitemZ80570285 15QQrdZ1

[sKilled]

speaking of keys, what type of bulb goes into the ones that light up...apparently the PO lost it or something, its not there..

Probably a 3mm LED. Unfortunately I don't know jack about electronics, so I can't help you beyond that.

[winfred]

the orignal is a 3 volt glass bulb, radio shack has the battery but it's been a while and i forgot the #


Probably a 3mm LED. Unfortunately I don't know jack about electronics, so I can't help you beyond that.

[Qube]

Dealer here asked ~50 for valet and ~75CAD for main. I got a valet as spare needless to say :)