BMW keys: what to know
The shop lists 30 BMW keys and fobs for model years 1995 to 2019, including 16 smart keys, 6 remote head keys, 2 flip keys, 2 smart key shells.
Automotive Keys 1999-2009 BMW / 4-Button Flip Key Vancouver
A four-button flip key for 1999 to 2009 BMW models, combining a folding laser blade with remote and EWS functions.
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Price
Price by phone
Match your key
Automotive Keys
The ID is usually printed on the back or inside of your old key or fob. If it matches, this is the key.
Bonded, insured and
BC licensed (E106677)
BC licensed (E106677)
- Price by phone
- Programmed at your car
- Checked against your VIN
- Pickup at 4105 Macdonald St
The BMW flip key, and how we set one up.
BMW never offered a flip key from the factory for most of these cars, but aftermarket flip-style units became a popular replacement for the original fixed-blade keys. This one packs four buttons (lock, unlock, trunk and panic on most configurations), a folding two-track blade and the electronics for the EWS immobiliser into a single, pocket-friendly unit. Why choose a flip key over a like-for-like replacement? Mostly comfort. The blade folds away, so nothing jabs your leg, and the case is often sturdier than a twenty-year-old original. Function is the same: it locks, unlocks and starts the car once properly set up. Setup has two parts. The blade is cut to your car on our code machine. Then the key has to be synchronised to the EWS system and the remote matched to the central locking, which needs the vehicle in front of us. BMW's EWS has several versions over this decade, so ask us to confirm for your series and year before ordering. If your current key works and you simply want a better spare, this is a sensible pick. If no keys remain, the job is still possible but more involved; tell us when you call so we can plan.
How to order. Call with the SKU. We confirm the price, the stock and the fit, then cut, program or fit it. Items in stock are usually ready the same day.
BMW flip key at a glance
| Model years | 1999 to 2009 |
|---|---|
| Make | BMW |
| Key type | Flip key |
| Buttons | 4 |
How it works, and what to know.
Before you call
- One listing covers 11 model years, 1999 to 2009, so we confirm your exact year and trim before cutting.
- Canada made engine immobilisers mandatory on new cars from September 2007, so every year from then on in this range has a chip in the key.
1999-2009 BMW / 4-Button Flip Key, your questions.
Still unsure? Call 604-734-7233 with the SKU.
Can you program this key to my car?
If the FCC ID or part number matches your key, yes. We program it at the counter or at your car.
Do I need the car there?
For programming, yes. The key is paired to the car itself.
My key looks the same but the FCC ID differs. Will it work?
No, it will not program. Match the FCC ID, not the look.
Can you erase a lost key?
Where the car allows it, yes. We remove the lost key from the car's memory when we program the new one.
What ID do you need?
Photo ID, and the registration or insurance in your name.
