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 2009-2014 BMW 3 / 4 / 5 Series / 3-Button Smart Key SHELL Vancouver
A replacement case for the three-button BMW smart key on 2009 to 2014 3, 4 and 5 Series, taking your existing electronics.
BMW2009 to 2014BMW3 / 4 / 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 smart keys of this era are durable inside and less so outside. The chrome sides scratch, the button legends wear away, and the back cover cracks around the battery. For 2009 to 2014 3, 4 and 5 Series owners with a three-button key, this is the shell only: a new case without electronics. The circuit board from your old key goes into it, so the car carries on recognising the key with nothing to program. Three buttons on these keys means lock, unlock and trunk; panic on BMW is usually triggered by holding a button rather than a dedicated one. Before ordering, confirm that your key matches the shape in the photos, since BMW used several styles across these years and the board has to fit the case exactly. The emergency key in the shell comes uncut. We cut it to your door lock on a code machine; it is the only way into the car if the 12 volt battery goes flat, so do not skip it. Bring your key to us and we can do the board transfer for you. If your key no longer works electronically, a shell will not help, and a full smart key is needed.
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 | 2009 to 2014 |
|---|---|
| Make | BMW |
| Models | 3 / 4 / 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, 2009 to 2014, 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.
2009-2014 BMW 3 / 4 / 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.
