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 2006-2011 BMW 3 / 5 Series / 3-Button Smart Key SHELL Vancouver
A replacement 3-button case for 2006 to 2011 BMW 3 and 5 Series keys; we move your existing board into the new shell.
BMW2006 to 2011BMW3 / 5 Series
Price
Price by phone
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 smart key, and how we set one up.
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.
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 smart key at a glance
| Model years | 2006 to 2011 |
|---|---|
| Make | BMW |
| Models | 3 / 5 Series |
| Key type | Smart key shell (case only) |
| Buttons | 3 |
How it works, and what to know.
Before you call
- One listing covers 6 model years, 2006 to 2011, so we confirm your exact year and trim before cutting.
- This is the case only. Your existing circuit board, battery and chip move across, so it does not need programming to the car.
2006-2011 BMW 3 / 5 Series / 3-Button Smart Key SHELL, 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.
