[godzmod]

hi guys just wondering if i can tell the dealer to program the 7 SERIES key for 330i E90 SERIES car ? can they be done ?

[RyBMW]

Why?

[godzmod]

cuase i have spare 7 series key , for what i know 7 series key has more function. on 7 series key has alarm button, dose it have alarm button on 330i key, my new car not here yet so i dont know how's look like and what function on that key.

[David328M-Sport]

Then we would have BMW remotes interfering with each other and unlocking each other's doors etc. I understand that the 2 remotes for the e90 are exclusive (carrier frequency wise) for your particular car.

[RyBMW]

330i doesn't come with alarm. You can add it. The same remote will be able to control the alarm.

Here's a pic of the E90 remote:

[- Paul -]

Alarm is auto - armed when locking the car.

[godzmod]

that is why i said can they be program!!!!!!!!! David325Australia

[3aficionado]

Isn’t there the same amount of buttons on the 3 series fob as the 7 series? I thought the BMW emblem is also a button on the 3 series key.

[godzmod]

i will bring it with me when i go pick up my car, and i will ask them, see if they can program the key, last time my firends lose his key and hey pay like $250 for the key , and $50 to program it . or $75 around there i dont remember it .
5 series tho.

[godzmod]

RyBMW : i think we live in the same block.

[tctic]

I doubt that could be done.

[siriusinvestor]

I believe that it can not be done. The 3 series key fob, seems to have the same amount of buttons as the 7 series. But by looking at them, you can clearly tell that they are not the same specifications.

[E90Fleet]

No, the 7 series key uses a older techlology and isnt compatable with the E90 system.

The slot type is also different for the 2 keys

[itznin]

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

No, the 7 series key uses a older techlology and isnt compatable with the E90 system.

The slot type is also different for the 2 keys

Fleet puts it to rest!

[vladinecko]

wow, the E90 fob looks a lot cheaper compared to the 7er fob, don't you think? well, there is that $40-$50k price difference...

[325 Baller]

i actually like the e90 fob more!

[vladinecko]

if it only wasn't so damn fat...

[Broken1]

The fobs are different sizes.

I'm not one to complain, but it would be excellent (even if an option) bmw would offer a credit card sized key (supplied in addition to the fobs) for CA owners.

If the CA and credit card key failed, you could use your walet key and the adapter!!

[Squawks]

Switchblade FOBs are the best. I liked the Audi's...looks like BMW apparently only offers such a FOB for the upper models.

[rickb]

Actually there are no switchblade fobs for BMWs (at least, as far as I know) - the old ones use a 'bladed' key with built-in fob functionality, the newer ones, with the start-button system - use a bladeless key, similar to a Mercedes 'Smart Key'

[Squawks]

Isn't that 7 series FOB posted above a switchblade? I thought it was one but if not, hey, then Audi gets the cake for this.

[CnoteMD]

The switchblade key is almost identical to the key I had with my previous VW Jetta. The folding mechanism was very nice, but you had to use the "metal" key in order to start the engine.

With the BMW, you will only need to use the hidden metal key on the rare instances when your remote doesn't work (dead battery, etc). If I were to compare the Audi/VW key to the older style BMW keys (the ones used by most BMW's prior to the E90 and newer E60), then Audi/VW was definitely better. However, the current BMW keys would be my choice over Audi/VW.