Replacement E3 keys.

Post Sun Nov 16, 2008 5:20 pm

The door keys to my 1977 3.0Si have gone missing (dont ask!)
Anyway I have removed the lock barrel and have the lock code. Trouble is BMW computer says no. Anybody any ideas?

Post Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:45 pm

This may or may not help . If you are near Eltham station , London se9 , go into the locksmiths about 50yds from the station with what you have, ask for Glen.
He has cut those keys for me and has the blanks and he seems to be one of those guys who can get you out of trouble most of the time.
Paul
now tell me you are in Newcastle ?

Post Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:56 pm

if ur in ilford , london , pop down to green lane , theers a lock smith there , he got everything !! even master keys , readres and programers , (i did his van , parking sensors , headunit , bluetooth kit)

Post Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:28 am

Tanks Pual and sati, for the info. I am in Manchester but a trip to the smoke can always be arranged! It will be cheaper than the £220.00 that I have been quoted for a new lock set

Post Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:53 pm

there chepaer sets on ebay! . get a set from a breakers yard

Post Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:41 pm

I would do but when was the last time you saw an E3 in a breakers?

Post Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:55 pm

Bit more local to you, there is a locksmith in Bolton on Bradshawgate - called Keys and Key Services if I remember correctly. I went in there once with some odd key and the guys were telling me they cut keys for all kinds of unusual cars.

I'd check in the yellow pages / similar before heading up there, though. It's been a couple of years since I've been in there.