Lost CA Remote

Jgcdude1 · 03-07-2011, 07:30 PM

Hey guys so as the title states I lost my CA key fob and need replace it. I called a couple local dealers to get some estimates. I find it amazing how much some dealers will charge.

Anyone care to share their experiences on how much they paid if you had to buy a CA remote?

I have searched and found a couple threads not very concise though IMO.

Please post how much for the remote and the coding and what dealer.

Thanks guys!

GarySL · 03-07-2011, 08:32 PM

Two years ago, BMW of Humboldt Bay:

CA key fob=$124.00
Valet key=$30.00
Coding=$57.25

gl

Jgcdude1 · 03-07-2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarySL

Two years ago, BMW of Humboldt Bay:

CA key fob=$124.00
Valet key=$30.00
Coding=$57.25

gl

Good god that's dirt cheap! So far te cheapest I have found (Indy shop mind you)

275 remote including metal key
60 code

BMW phd of Pasadena

Jgcdude1 · 03-08-2011, 12:43 PM

Bump

Potty_Pants · 03-08-2011, 12:47 PM

asked SA (from dealership i purchased car) they stated $185-$210 for keyfob... I dont know if it included programming.

and yes I'll echo some dealers will try to wack you for $500 to replace keyfob... nice !

ppp

Jgcdude1 · 03-08-2011, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Potty_Pants

asked SA (from dealership i purchased car) they stated $185-$210 for keyfob... I dont know if it included programming.

and yes I'll echo some dealers will try to wack you for $500 to replace keyfob... nice !

ppp

Thanks potty_pants, I looked on tischer seems that actual msrp is 234 they sell it for 187. To bad I have to pick it up in person.

krhodes1 · 03-08-2011, 01:49 PM

Not entirely related to the OP's question, but how many fobs can you have per car, and how screwed are you if you lose all the fobs?

I've had Saabs for some years now, loosing the last key to a modern Saab is a $1500+ wallet melting experience as the anto-theft computer has to be replaced. No way to program a key if you don't have a working key.

-Kevin

GarySL · 03-08-2011, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krhodes1

Not entirely related to the OP's question, but how many fobs can you have per car, and how screwed are you if you lose all the fobs?

I've had Saabs for some years now, loosing the last key to a modern Saab is a $1500+ wallet melting experience as the anto-theft computer has to be replaced. No way to program a key if you don't have a working key.

-Kevin

You can program 2/car.

There are 5 or more copies of your key that you have to burn through before duplicating your Saab experience.

Bimmer This · 03-08-2011, 04:07 PM

under $300 for a new remote is actually not too bad considering it's a BMW.

skidderss · 03-08-2011, 08:31 PM

I have 3 keys for my car. It came with them as a CPO. My E93 does not have comfort access...

John 070 · 03-08-2011, 08:38 PM

I had always heard EWS/CAS means 10 keys per car. Lose them all and game is over without some $$$ flowing out of your wallet and to BMWNA. Wouldn't that be interesting if previous owners lost 9 keys and now you've lost the 10th? LOL

Thunder Dump · 03-09-2011, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John 070

I had always heard EWS/CAS means 10 keys per car.

This is correct. The system can accept up to ten different key fobs, but only two at a time (if you program a third, it knocks out the first, etc).

Jgcdude1 · 03-09-2011, 09:32 AM

I actually think that would blow chunks! Losing 10 keys that is, granted if you manage to lose all 10 keys then you probably deserve it.

Also, I do agree that under 300 is a great price. However, I have yet to find anywhere that will do it for that price.

Jgcdude1 · 03-10-2011, 08:53 PM

Bump

Toker335i · 03-10-2011, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer This

under $300 for a new remote is actually not too bad considering it's a BMW.

1. when I lost my Lexus key fob the dealer wanted 300ish alone for the key. And another 100ish for programming. Which according to them took a few hours.. Lol..

dzuquilanda · 03-17-2011, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarySL

Two years ago, BMW of Humboldt Bay:

CA key fob=$124.00
Valet key=$30.00
Coding=$57.25

gl

I have a non CA e92 with only one key fob. I bougth a CA key fob by error. Is it posible to program this CA key fob for my car?. Will the recharging hardware of the car be damage by the fact that the CA key fob does not have a rechargeable battery?, Will the baterry of the CA key fob explode if I put it in the slot of the non CA car for a long period of time¿

Thanks Gary looks you are the man

dzuquilanda · 03-17-2011, 09:07 PM

I have a non CA e92 with only one key fob. I bougth a CA key fob by error. Is it posible to program this CA key fob for my car?. Will the recharging hardware of the car be damage by the fact that the CA key fob does not have a rechargeable battery?, Will the baterry of the CA key fob explode if I put it in the slot of the non CA car for a long period of time¿

Thanks

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John 070 Lieutenant General 1707 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	I had always heard EWS/CAS means 10 keys per car. Lose them all and game is over without some $$$ flowing out of your wallet and to BMWNA. Wouldn't that be interesting if previous owners lost 9 keys and now you've lost the 10th? LOL
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