Automotive Keys 2006-2011 BMW 3 / 5 Series / 3-Button Smart Key SHELL Vancouver

BMW keys from the E90 3 Series and E60 5 Series era take a beating. The case cracks along the seam, the chrome trim falls off, and the button pads wear smooth. The electronics inside are usually fine. That is exactly what this item is for. It is a shell only: the plastic housing with the lock, unlock and trunk button layout. There is no circuit board, no chip and no battery in it. We open your old key, transfer the board into the new case and check that every button still triggers the car. Because the original electronics stay with you, there is no programming and the car never knows the difference. How do you know a shell will help? If your key still unlocks the car and starts the engine, but looks rough or is falling apart, a shell is a sensible repair. If the key does nothing at all, the board may be at fault, and a new shell will not bring it back. The emergency blade is a separate concern. If yours is worn or missing, we can cut a new one to your door lock at the same time. Drop by 4105 Macdonald St with the key so we can match the shell to your board.