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Hi all, although I have a 2002 X5, I suspect this question will apply to all the older models?

The ignition key battery is dead. I tried hacking in a new battery (rather than buy a new key) but it didn't happen.

So there's no battery in the key any more.

However the key works fine for the central locking & ignition circuits.

I went to Mister Minit to get a spare key cut.

The guy took one look and said he couldn't copy it because of the immobilizer.

???

Can that be right?

Seems illogical!

Thanks, Norm.

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Morning Norm

He is quite right the key blade has a chip which is read by an induction coil in the key slot

The battery only powers the radio link to the Access system to provide remote operation.

I did read of a guy in the states who moved the blade to a new Fob then registered the fob to the car

BMW will probably want £100 + for a new key

Dave

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News to me! Thanks Dave.

A wee quick drive 120km to the coast. Apparently there's a place in Benidorm wot copies them.

Probably next to a pub that sells beer at £1 a pint. Whoopee...:yahoo:

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