Lost Central Locking Fob
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Topic: Lost Central Locking Fob
Posted By: KateF325
Subject: Lost Central Locking Fob
Date Posted: 11-February-2013 at 21:14
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Hi I have managed to leave my central locking key fob and key for my 325i BMW tonight, on the train tonight. Someone has either nicked the keys or handed it in at their local station. I have a spare key but someone said that if I try to open the car with the key the alarm will go off, does anyone know how to stop that happening? If I do get my keys back it won't be for 5 - 10 days and I can't be without a car for that long  Thanks in advance for your help. Kate |
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 11-February-2013 at 23:40
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What model of 325i? Is it a factory fitted alarm (I presume so)? Does the spare key have an alarm fob or is it just a key? I'm fairly sure that if you only have a non alarming key, once the key is inserted into the ignition and turn it to position II, it turns off the alarm as the car will recognise the internal transponder anyhow. Failing this, you should bring your logbook to your nearest dealer who will arrange for a new key within two or so days (obviously at a cost). ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 12-February-2013 at 08:31
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Bummer. Fairly sure that you can do what K suggests above.
Make sure you take all the paperwork for the car into the dealer and proof of address and id etc. They'll be able to help once they have identified the car from its chassis number and that you are the rightful owner.
If it were me I would report the loss of your keys to the police and your insurance company just incase...........
------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 12-February-2013 at 10:58
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Also note, that whilst you should be able to unlock and start the car with the spare key, when parking again, you will not have an alarm. Your insurance will need to be aware of this I guess. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: KateF325
Date Posted: 15-February-2013 at 22:01
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Hi Andrew & kbannon Thanks so much for your help, as luck would have it, someone handed my keys into a local Tesco (my Tesco Clubcard was on my keys), and so I am now reunited with my central locking fob! :) Still wanted to say thanks for your help, and kbannon, wicked pic :-D Have a great weekend guys Kate |
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 18-February-2013 at 08:42
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Glad you got it sorted out.
Hang about on here, you might find it fun. ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: KateF325
Date Posted: 19-February-2013 at 07:59
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Thanks Andrew I'll pop in and see you all when I can! Have a lovely day :) |