Ignition Lock module programmed to the key or interchangeable?

E91 Hoarder · 03-20-2023, 01:52 PM

The ignition lock (where you insert the fob), is it programmed to the fob, or could be swapped with another one from a different car?

Context: the current one is broken and does not release the fob, and when fob is not inserted the car thinks the fob is in.

Suvorovo · 03-20-2023, 02:42 PM

How did you get the fob out? Mine got stuck one time, almost gave me a heart attack.

Comment from pelican parts say the slot is plug and play

https://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tec...eplacement.htm

E91 Hoarder · 03-20-2023, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Suvorovo

How did you get the fob out? Mine got stuck one time, almost gave me a heart attack.

Comment from pelican parts say the slot is plug and play

https://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tec...eplacement.htm

I had to forcefully wiggle it out, which may made the problem worse.

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