bollocks...snapped ignition key

[fuzzy]

is it easy to get another made up from bmw as the key for the doors and ignition has just snapped .i would have just put the broken bit in the ignition so it still started but then i wouldnt be able to lock the doors

[jak_thrice]

have u not got a spare? if not they should be able to make one from the broken part

[fuzzy]

have u not got a spare? if not they should be able to make one from the broken part

unfortunately no spare

[320Touring]

get a ford one

ah dude thats harsh. can you not remove the ignition barrel and remove the key?

[fuzzy]

get a ford one

ah dude thats harsh. can you not remove the ignition barrel and remove the key?

ouch,another dig below the belt. the key didnt snap in the barrel. note to self...never use your ignition key to prise a tin open

[Nelly]

As Neil said - remove the barrel and retrive the broken part of the key - take the two parts of the key to a lock smith and they make you up another one in 5 mins.

Neil.

I'll tell you how to start your car with out the key if you want and how to get around the steering lock with out breaking any thing but, tbh - the new cut key is the best option lol.

[320Touring]

get a ford one

ah dude thats harsh. can you not remove the ignition barrel and remove the key?

ouch,another dig below the belt. the key didnt snap in the barrel. note to self...never use your ignition key to prise a tin open

dude

so key is snapped, but you have both bits? surely superglue should hold it together long enough for the key cutter to get the shape?

or try the old espionage technique of making a print in plastecine?

[Speedtouch]

My local B&Q has a DIY key-making machine

[fuzzy]

or try the old espionage technique of making a print in plastecine?

and then what? pouring some molten metal in to the mould to form another key? will a general key cutting shop do car keys or is a bmw dealer trip?

[320Touring]

or try the old espionage technique of making a print in plastecine?

and then what? pouring some molten metal in to the mould to form another key? will a general key cutting shop do car keys or is a bmw dealer trip?

like I say, stick the key back together, or take both bits to a tiso's or summat0 they should be able to do it

[fuzzy]

thanks,i cant say ive ever had a key cut.edinburghs not like glasgow you know,its far more civilisied,here we dont have to lock our doors

[320Touring]

thanks,i cant say ive ever had a key cut.edinburghs not like glasgow you know,its far more civilisied,here we dont have to lock our doors

cos you're so poor there's nothing to steal

good luck dude

[FlashBastd]

I asked at BMW the other day and they told me that E30 keys are no longer available. There is an eBay seller in the US who does torch ones shipped for around $20. Just take it to a Timpson or Mr. Minit - who will also be able to cut you one using one of their own blanks, to tide you over.

[fuzzy]

I asked at BMW the other day and they told me that E30 keys are no longer available. There is an eBay seller in the US who does torch ones shipped for around $20. Just take it to a Timpson or Mr. Minit - who will also be able to cut you one using one of their own blanks, to tide you over.

i just phoned bmw who said its no problem,they will make one in shop if i bring my v5 registration document so they can get a code from the chassis number,not fussed for the torch ones but as bmw are wanting £20 per key i think ill try mr minit first

[FlashBastd]

Oh well that is a stroke of luck! They are obviously better connected than the dealer in Wakey. Like I said though, if you later decide you want a torch one, the guy on ebay would seem to be your best bet.

Good luck with it!

[jcjdavis1]

thanks,i cant say ive ever had a key cut.edinburghs not like glasgow you know,its far more civilisied,here we dont have to lock our doors

you wished

[fuzzy]

thanks,i cant say ive ever had a key cut.edinburghs not like glasgow you know,its far more civilisied,here we dont have to lock our doors

you wished

its went a bit down hill recently though,we sometimes have to lock the doors at the weekends to keep out the hoards of rampaging weegies who come through to rape and pillage,well maybe not so much the rape bit

[DanThe]

BMW also told me this, after id got everything together, got down there, they photocopied my docs, I signed something then two days later they phoned me and said they dont cut E30 keys anymore. You can still buy blank keys though, £2 ish for a standard blank, I got a torch effort aswell from the US for about £11 posted. Local locksmith cut the both of them for £5, proper locksmith though, not a shoe polisher/trophy engraver

[spook]

fuzzy i only paid 7 quid for my key from bmw, i had to file it down thou,trouble is ive just put my car in for an mot and the mechanic decided to deadlock the drivers side door and guess what the key wouldnt open it, so ive just been over there, door panel off, lock cylinder out put the mechanism back together, just so the door opens and shuts for the retest, i now need a complete new lockset as the key is way to thin really,
i was using the remote control to lock the car
the key from bmw was not a blank either

[DanThe]

You dont need a lockset, just a lock barrel kit which consists of all the parts/tumblers so you can build yourself a brand new lock barrel to your key

[Bob_S]

i bought a new matched ig barrel from BMW onloy a few months back for mine?

[spook]

thanks fellas, but only key i have is so thin i dont really want to take any chances

[DanThe]

Get another one cut for a couple of pounds then, it will be a hell of a lot less hassle than changing all the locks, not to mention the cost

[FlashBastd]

i bought a new matched ig barrel from BMW onloy a few months back for mine?

I don't doubt that they still do the lock repair kits, locks, etc. but according to their parts computer, the keys themselves are no longer available.

[mummy-boo]

we've had new ones for the 316i and the 318i (touring) cut by the key cutter guy in stevenage inner market, both work great!! only a fiver each too! he's fantastic!