Key Blanks

[MikeD]

Is there a good source for ignition key blanks?

[mcaden]

You should be able to get them from a BMW dealer or Blunt. I have gotten key blanks for the driver's ignition at Liberty Locksmith in Rockville, MD. See this thread: http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,323648/highlight,liberty+rockville/

Good luck.

-Marc

[c.d.iesel]

why, from any BMW Dealer of course :

[tjones02]

I have gotten a few blanks from http://www.key-men.com/shopping/show_cat.php they can also cut to code sometimes.

I remember that BMW stopped cutting to VIN/code for '02s a while back but that may have changed again. It's worth an inquiry at your local dealer. If they say no, make them put in a request in with BMW-NA sometimes they start doing things again if there's enough interest!

HTH

[MikeD]

Thanks for the suggestions. I actually never thought to ask a dealer.

[M3M3]

locksmith in alexandria on rt1 a few miles south of the beltway actually carrys 02 blanks and can make keys on the spot. i was shocked when i went in there! the key maker used to have an e30 and likes to talk cars.

[MikeD]

Thanks. I will give them a try.

[Tom1]

Give your local lock smith a try first. I did a couple days ago and the blanks they have there even have BMW stamped like the originals. Cost me 8 bucks for two cut keys.

[Guest Anonymous]

Maximillian Imports had OEM ignition blanks a while ago. didn't have the trunk key at that time.

[Guest Anonymous]

Just a note: I bought 2 from Steve, they are fine...but I could not find a single locksmith in town that would cut them.

They are too hard, they said.... Would damage their machine. They instead supplied another key of their own (no BMW logo but looks the same) that works perfectly well, presumably not quite as hard a metal... As a result I got a spare key.... and 2 unused brand new blanks somewhere... I'd send you one if only I could find it....

I make no promises, haven't seen them in a while ;-)

PS: maybe my locksmiths are sissies, who knows... only reporting what I've been told, I have no expertise in key material!

[ray_]

Some will.

For the OP, Tweed's in Portsmouth VA will cut steel blanks.

http://find.hamptonroads.com/tweeds-locksmith-inc-portsmouth-va.html

Well, they're in the same state anyway :-)

Cheers,

Ray

Just a note: I bought 2 from Steve, they are fine...but I could not find a single locksmith in town that would cut them.

They are too hard, they said.... Would damage their machine. They instead supplied another key of their own (no BMW logo but looks the same) that works perfectly well, presumably not quite as hard a metal... As a result I got a spare key.... and 2 unused brand new blanks somewhere... I'd send you one if only I could find it....

I make no promises, haven't seen them in a while ;-)

PS: maybe my locksmiths are sissies, who knows... only reporting what I've been told, I have no expertise in key material!

[fiftytakedowns]

any part numbers for these keys?