Re-keying question - 92 535i

[Bill in MA]

When I bought my 92 535i it came with two keys: one for the ignition and one for the doors and trunk. The ignition key won't open the doors and vice versa. Also, no spares. My question is, how hard is it to re-key the car? Can a new ignition lock be sourced/cut that will work with the locks on the doors?


Thanks

Bill
92 535i

[Unregistered]

anything is possible with money Bill....

[rickm]

When I bought my 92 535i it came with two keys: one for the ignition and one for the doors and trunk. The ignition key won't open the doors and vice versa. Also, no spares. My question is, how hard is it to re-key the car? Can a new ignition lock be sourced/cut that will work with the locks on the doors?

This was asked on usenet a while back, apparently the door locks can be "reprogrammed" to work with the ignition key but not the other way around. It shouldn't be too difficult for a locksmith to do this.

[aussie 540i]

unfortunately you did not receive the "master" key with the vehicle. you could try getting the doors reconfigured as suggested, persevere with using 2 keys (recommended) or i think you can get a new "master" key from germany cut but i dont know at what cost. hope this is of some help.


When I bought my 92 535i it came with two keys: one for the ignition and one for the doors and trunk. The ignition key won't open the doors and vice versa. Also, no spares. My question is, how hard is it to re-key the car? Can a new ignition lock be sourced/cut that will work with the locks on the doors?


Thanks

Bill
92 535i

[Bill in MA]

Perhaps I'll just try to get a replacement key fob and program chips for the remote entry...

Bill

[aussie 540i]

good luck bill, but i found a cheaper option was to just use the ignition key then i fitted an aftermarket alarm/immobilizer to open the doors, this was less expensive and improved my security, i did this on my previously owned 1991 525im (its the only non bmw part i have so far ever fitted by the way.....but those fat chips sound good........could be number 2)


Perhaps I'll just try to get a replacement key fob and program chips for the remote entry...

Bill

[Tiger]

Bill, go to the BMW dealer... with your VIN number and proof... ask them to order you a new ignition lock cut to original key... and change it out... and you are done.

[Qube]

NB: OOPS! I thought I was starting another thread but replied to this one. Oh well. It's still kind of on topic!

With the used (is there any other? :) ) 89 535i I got, there was only one master key. I'm certainly not going to have a dupe from the worn one. Is there any other way to obtain a key? And approximate costs?

[Kalevera]

$tealer.

For costs: there's a thread on this that was started in the past few days -- regards "flip" keys. best, whit

[Eric Clark]

I think it was $37 for the new key for my mothers e36. I think there is a less fancy key for $25. This was from the dealer a few years ago.