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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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I found a lighted BMW un-cut key on ebay,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-L...34533654QQrdZ1

Was wondering if it would work to get made into my key.. I had no idea, but it seems a blank key gets cut so it would work.

It's a joke lol, because my car now has A/C, Heat, etc.. compared to my last vehicle.. so I've been calling it a Beamer haha.
 
Old Oct 7, 2006 | 06:47 AM
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Anyone happen to know?
 
Old Oct 7, 2006 | 08:47 AM
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Best bet is to take a picture of it to your local BMW dealer and ask them if that's possble!

They will either tell you yes or Lie to you and tell you NO!...I think it has a security chip in it!

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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 01:41 AM
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You want to get that BMW key cut so it works in your Accord?? I bet the size & shape of the blank is wrong, so it won't work. Besides, the protocol for the immobilizer is probably much different so your Accord won't recognize it.
 
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 02:03 AM
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i dont think that key even has a immobilizer unit in it.
its for 70's bmw's
 
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 02:59 AM
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since you indicate that you have a 1996 accord, if the key physically fits into the ignition, then you can have it cut and it will work. Accords did not get an immobilizer until the 1998 model year.......
 
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 03:29 AM
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only downside is the only way to test it, is to order one.. and theyre not just an average spare key a little high..
 
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