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Key body

Post by Spartanx5 » Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:58 am

Does any know if it's there is any way to update the x5 key interms of styling? I know it's a very minor thing but I really don't like the standard key. I love the idea of the flick key or even spending a few pounds and going keyless. Has anyone done this or does anyone know of anyone who can?  :-[
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Re: Key body

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Re: Key body

Post by Spartanx5 » Mon Aug 25, 2014 4:54 pm

That looks ideal, will be great to hear how you get on with it cheers
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Re: Key body

Post by Smeeagain » Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:36 pm

[quote="SuperG"]
I've just ordered one of these, I'll let you know how I get on.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191280553458?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Re: Key body

Post by Smeeagain » Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:11 am

So whats the bit in the ad all about when they say you have to have a separate chip?

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Re: Key body

Post by Raj » Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:39 am

[quote="Smeeagain"]
So whats the bit in the ad all about when they say you have to have a separate chip?

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Was wondering about that too.

It does also say just swap the internals over which would include the chip wouldn't it.
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Re: Key body

Post by briankerrys47 » Wed Aug 27, 2014 1:17 pm

:xmassad:[quote="Raj"]
[quote="Smeeagain"]
So whats the bit in the ad all about when they say you have to have a separate chip?

Smee
[/quote]

Was wondering about that too.

It does also say just swap the internals over which would include the chip wouldn't it.
[/quote]Possibly another say £100!!!

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Re: Key body

Post by RoShamBo » Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:34 pm

So the internals (the circuit board) from the older key fit directly into the newer key ? I'm surprised at that.
Both my keys need replacing so I will do this if its easy DIY.

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Re: Key body

Post by X5Sport » Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:44 pm

And of course the other question is:  how well will it charge off the induction system in the ignition switch?

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Re: Key body

Post by RoShamBo » Thu Aug 28, 2014 5:20 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9vKMnxn2kU

Some modification is needed - isn't perfect fit and this chap ran into other problems......

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Re: Key body

Post by Reusch » Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:06 pm

Thought about this mod months ago didn't go ahead with it definitely not now looks a bit risky.Ill just save me pennies a buy a newer model  ;)
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Re: Key body

Post by Smeeagain » Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:48 pm

[quote="SuperG"]
I've just ordered one of these, I'll let you know how I get on.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191280553458?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
[/quote]

So how did you get on ........?
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