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djaaron89
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Post Sun Feb 02, 2014 4:09 pm

hiya i can open my car door but i have misplaced my ignition key. i been looking all week with no luck,
what is my next step

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Post Sun Feb 02, 2014 4:22 pm

The key you use to unlock the door should fit the ignition,
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Post Sun Feb 02, 2014 4:32 pm

the key for the door is a different key it only open the door and boot.
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Post Sun Feb 02, 2014 4:38 pm

Pop into BMW with your car details, log book and ID and providing that the ignition barrel is original they'll whip you up a new one I believe (Or any old locksmith maybe). You can then also buy a drivers door lock rebuilt kit for about £20 and calibrate it to your ignition key for ease.. and then another for the rear.
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Post Sun Feb 02, 2014 6:35 pm

Tbh I'd be looking for a complete lock set with keys from one of the tame breakers on here.

It would drive me mad having missmatched locks.
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Post Sun Feb 02, 2014 9:30 pm

another quick question i seen a diy guide on the net how to take the barrel out but u need a key is there another way any 1 can think of
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Post Sun Feb 02, 2014 9:43 pm

another quick question i seen a diy guide on the net how to take the barrel out but u need a key is there another way any 1 can think of
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Post Tue Feb 04, 2014 9:58 pm

Hi jacking this thread.. (sorry original poster) Does anyone know how much new keys are from bmw? my car only came with one and a spare is always a good idea.. lol
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Post Tue Feb 04, 2014 10:44 pm

Thats pretty good! I bet getting them cut by bmw is a different story??
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Post Tue Feb 04, 2014 10:47 pm

They are pre-cut by BMW to your car.
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Post Tue Feb 04, 2014 11:14 pm

Blitz wrote:They are pre-cut by BMW to your car.
For £15?
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