Wallet Plastic Key

[gf15]

Hi All,

On my E38 740 I have a little emergency plastic wallet key for use in emergencies. I really like the idea of a spare if you lose the proper key, which would most likely be 100's of miles from the proper spare.
For a newer BMW, If the car comes without the plastic key (but has the holder in the glove box) will a BM stealer be able to supply a replacement key?

And if they can, what sort of morgage will I need to pay for it?
Cheers!

[Cemesis]

The wallet key is something like £15 and the larger one is £30 or so. Its the ones with buttons that cost the same as a service.

[5678]

Almost related... what about the glovebox torch? Did ALL cars come with this? I don't have one so was the previous owner after souvenier?

[phelix]

gf15 said:

For a newer BMW, If the car comes without the plastic key (but has the holder in the glove box) will a BM stealer be able to supply a replacement key?

Are you mixing up the torch charging point in the glovebox with the plastic key? Not sure you would want to keep the key in the glovebox!

The overpriced BMW torches are vastly superseded by LED torches available for a fiver - use lithium batteries if you're worried about battery life.

[5678]

phelix said:

Are you mixing up the torch charging point in the glovebox with the plastic key? Not sure you would want to keep the key in the glovebox!

The overpriced BMW torches are vastly superseded by LED torches available for a fiver - use lithium batteries if you're worried about battery life.

I have the same thing that the OP describes. A thin plastic wallet key and in the glove box is an "empty" key that when fitted with the plastic key, can be used to drive the car.

[gf15]

Magic!
Thanks for the replies.
The car has keyless go, as long as you have a key!

I believe that you stick the plastic wallet key in the holder and it is a get you home solution.

That could be £15 very well spent.
Also, the thought of asking SWMBO to drive 200+ miles with my spare key would potentially elicit a 2 word response!

[phelix]

5678 said:

I have the same thing that the OP describes. A thin plastic wallet key and in the glove box is an "empty" key that when fitted with the plastic key, can be used to drive the car.

OK, I stand corrected.

[gf15]

Hi all,
I paid my £37 yesterday and picked up the key yesterday. The holder was with the car. Cheap for the peace of mind.

[gf15]

With comfort access. you need the holder & the key.
My 1999 740 had just the plastic key on it's own.
I rang BMW parts and gave them my chassis number and they created the key.
I was glad to see they insisted on seeing my driving license, V5 and utility bill.