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Key body
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 9:58 am
by Spartanx5
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? :-[
Re: Key body
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:01 pm
by SuperG
Re: Key body
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 4:54 pm
by Spartanx5
That looks ideal, will be great to hear how you get on with it cheers
Re: Key body
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:36 pm
by Smeeagain
[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]
ooooh Smee likes!
Smee
Re: Key body
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:11 am
by Smeeagain
So whats the bit in the ad all about when they say you have to have a separate chip?
Smee
Re: Key body
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:39 am
by 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.
Re: Key body
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 1:17 pm
by briankerrys47
: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!!!
Re: Key body
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:34 pm
by RoShamBo
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.
Re: Key body
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:44 pm
by X5Sport
And of course the other question is: how well will it charge off the induction system in the ignition switch?
Richard
Re: Key body
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 5:20 pm
by RoShamBo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9vKMnxn2kU
Some modification is needed - isn't perfect fit and this chap ran into other problems......
Re: Key body
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:06 pm
by Reusch
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
Re: Key body
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:48 pm
by Smeeagain
[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 ........?
Smee