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Where to get replacement key?

Post by Tcochrane92 » Sat Feb 25, 2017 3:44 pm

Hello all,

Could someone recommend somewhere to get a replacement key (three button key & fob) for my E85 please? (Other than the local stealer)

Had a look on Google, but it's a bit difficult to know who to trust. Some say that you can programme the blank key yourself? Is this true?

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Post by Stuartt » Sat Feb 25, 2017 3:54 pm

This is the place to go,

http://www.bmkeys.com/

He even does a Bently style flip key for sensible money.

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Where to get replacement key?

Post by Scooba_Steve » Sun Feb 26, 2017 11:26 am

And also a non remote key for about £10, great for giving to garages and waterproof so great on the beach.
If you're not in London you can post your GM5 to Ben
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Post by csquire4 » Sun Feb 26, 2017 12:48 pm

Sorry for stupid question, what's a GM5?
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Post by Tcochrane92 » Sun Feb 26, 2017 1:18 pm

Thanks for the replies all, I got a quote of £60 from bmkeys for a "while you wait" service
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Post by Scooba_Steve » Sun Feb 26, 2017 4:40 pm

csquire4 wrote:Sorry for stupid question, what's a GM5?
The module responsible for central locking. If you are not in London you can post it off and it will come back with a key coded to your car that would just need cutting.
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Post by GavP » Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:30 pm

Ah, I'm after the same and didn't realise I could send off the GM5 instead of driving down to see them.

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Post by Scooba_Steve » Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:48 pm

Give Ben a call - just make sure you get consequential loss on the postage!
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Post by mattyp » Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:06 am

Stuartt wrote:This is the place to go,

http://www.bmkeys.com/

He even does a Bently style flip key for sensible money.

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Post by GavP » Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:16 am

So with just the GM5 he'll be able to supply a remote key that's already cut for my car or will I need to get it cut when I get it back?

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Post by Juicehead » Tue Feb 28, 2017 2:54 am

Really helpful...I need a new key too... East Ham is only 20 mins from me :D
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