E36 keys

[ClassicB]

The buttons on my E36 M3 master key have seen better days (a bit worn). They are the two button type. They still work fine, but i think it needs to be sorted before it gets worse.

Anybody had this problem with the E36, and how did you repair it, obviously without ordering a new key from the Stealers?

I know the guys with the 3 button, you get replacement buttons on Ebay, but i could not find for the 2 button.

:fencelook:

 

[Prev]

I also have the same problem

 

[tito1]

The buttons on my E36 M3 master key have seen better days (a bit worn). They are the two button type. They still work fine, but i think it needs to be sorted before it gets worse.

Anybody had this problem with the E36, and how did you repair it, obviously without ordering a new key from the Stealers?

I know the guys with the 3 button, you get replacement buttons on Ebay, but i could not find for the 2 button.

:fencelook:

try this guy, jacques in pta, tel 0123466450. he may be able to help you, good luck.

 

[Diablo Jnr]

I had the same problem, only solution I could find was to install after market alarm

 

[calypso]

Happened to me too, I looked around for options but eventually ended up with dealer.
R1600ish.

 

[Doomsdaya]

I got the 3 button key, also ended up getting a new key from the stealers :bangdesk:

 

[Technician]

DRIVE SURE KEY CODING

has nobody tried them?
im tempted to give them a try- i also want a fresh set of keys.

 

[ClassicB]

I also thought about drivesure, but you have to post them your EWS for them to code the key, etc because the are based in the Cape. Im not to keen on doing that.

Would prefer a Jhb option.

I did open up my key when i replaced the batteries, and all is good, except the worn buttons.

Will keep stealers in mind as a last option.

 

[streetculture]

where you based?
i bought a blank key (two button) for R200 bucks by arries in schaapkraal and just had it cut (120) and transplanted my old inners into the new key and no issues

 

[zabbo]

I used Drivesure and I have had no problems with the key. I am based in the Cape though, so I understand your dilemma of having to send the unit down.

Perhaps consider transfering the internals to another new key.

 

[Peejay]

How much did drive sure charge? And what eactly did they do?

 

[ClassicB]

May consider swopping internals into a new key.

Im based in Jhb, where can i get a blank key here? and can anybody cut it correctly?

 

[zabbo]

I think I paid R1100 for a completely new, fully functioning replacement key for my E36.

 

[akash]

By Any chance did the car not come with a spare key

 

[ClassicB]

Yup, but previous owner used that key as well.

Trying to restore them as the bottons dont look good. I think it is common with the E36 two button keys. My friend has the same problem.

 

[yastiel]

have a 1999 bmw E36 316i and I have lost my spare key and my current key buttons are worn out. Does anyone know who can make a new set of keys for me in jhb?

 

[Zerocool2301]

Hi there I have the E36 320i and I need my buttons repaired on it, got the BMW yesterday and cant seem to find someone that can help. please refer me to someone that can help.