New Key e39

[Rudi]

I am little confused and irritated.

I have been using my 530d, 2001, as daily drive and enjoy the torque and fuel efficiency. I maintain the car and keep it to factory specification.

The key became an issue and after trying new batteries I have now decided to buy a new key.

The Agent insists that the car must come to the workshop to have the key cancelled on the on board computer before they can order a new key from BMW.

As far as my research goes the programming of a new key is a fairly straight forward exercise.

All I am asking from BMW is to sell and provide me with the key, which I have already paid. I have given the agent a copy of my ID and a copy of the registration papers.

The problem is they have my money, proof of ownership and identification. All I want is a new key!!

Any similar experiences.

 

[pi328]

When I wanted to add a second key, the dealer also insisted I bring the car so they can cancel all other keys apart from the one I had, since according to them, the car can only take 2 keys in total (I call BS, but yeah). Programming the second key was very easy once they eventually provided me with the new key and I managed to do this myself.