Key cover?

[DonovanPorter]

the rubber on both my keys have seen the best of days and look crap , i need new "covers" for them , is this possible , Leo Haese Centurion want R1640-00 for a new key.

 

[Jandre]

I also have the same problem, and asked Forsdicks the same question. I git the same answer.

So basically, either bite the bullet and spend the moola, or live with the current key. I'm gonna live with the current key.

 

[DonovanPorter]

i agree man its crazy hey , o well thats the way they roll

 

[Jandre]

My car's facotry fitted alarm system has been replaced by an aftermarket Sanji unit, thus I don't use the buttons on the key anymore.

I still need to find out if the car is still using the key-code, otherwise I am going to get myself two "normal" keys instead. They cost something like R300 or so each.

 

[BimmerMan]

the rubber on both my keys have seen the best of days and look crap , i need new "covers" for them , is this possible , Leo Haese Centurion want R1640-00 for a new key.

What car is this for?

 

[DonovanPorter]

'99 318i E46

 

[BimmerMan]

'99 318i E46

Hmmm...
Which key do you have from the below...

Pic 1

Pic 2

If it is the one in Pic 2, you can order the rubber inserts from a guy on the German and UK Ebay. I did this and my key looks perfect now!

 

[DonovanPorter]

i have number 2 , could you foward me those details , if you still have them ?

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not to worry found it thank bro

 

[BimmerMan]

Shot man :thumbsup:

Details here if anyone else wants to know

BMW 3 Button Key Rubber Insert

 

[DonovanPorter]

thanks man got this one aswell
uncut key

 

[Jandre]

I also need this for mine (Pic 2)

Donovan are you gonna go for this. Maybe we should order together.

 

[DonovanPorter]

iam going to do my order tonight when i get home , i might get 2 1 for the spare aswell. iam going for the blank key cause its a bit cheaper.

 

[BimmerMan]

iam going to do my order tonight when i get home , i might get 2 1 for the spare aswell. iam going for the blank key cause its a bit cheaper.

Donovan...
If I understand you correctly, you are purchasing a blank key off EBAY and then going to have it cut to fit your car?

 

[DonovanPorter]

no just going to use the buttons

 

[Jandre]

What's the cost?

Maybe you should get me one as well.

 

[DonovanPorter]

9.99 pounds including post and packaging

 

[Jandre]

Basically R 140,00.

If so, will you order me one as well?
I can do a EFT into your account.

 

[DonovanPorter]

i will do so mate no worries

 

[Jandre]

Shot! Appreciate it.

 

[BimmerMan]

Guys...

You cannot remove the rubber buttons from the remote that easily. I managed to find and old spare key from a friends BMW, that he stuck in his safe when it was brand new. He gave me the key and I tried removing the rubber from it and eventually gave up as it was starting to damage the rubber. Instead I now just use that key as a spare remote...

If you want to replace the rubber...the easiest option would just be to buy a replacment rubber.