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G-Man · Dec 15th, 2006, 02:03 AM

I have just arrived back from the South of France with my parents after hearing that our flat was burgled and the flat under us!!

All we know at the moment is it happened on the 13th during the day. They took our TV and my spare key.

Luckily my car was parked away from the area. But what do I do about my car now, cause they have my other remote key. Do I have to have all the locks changed and new keys for the car or what? And how much do you think it will cost to get done? Any help would be appreciated.

G-Man

rellik666 · Dec 15th, 2006, 03:58 AM

As far as I know as I lost a remote key is that it can be deactivated and a new one put onto the system by BMW.

I think the computer chip can be set to stop or alow keys so don't worry just visit your BMW dealer and get them to deactivate it.

Root Ginger · Dec 15th, 2006, 08:49 AM

Yeah the key can be deactivated.

:: Jon :: · Dec 15th, 2006, 09:11 AM

contact your house & contents insurance company... if your excess outweighs the bmw cost do it that way.. they'll pay up for the key

G-Man · Dec 15th, 2006, 10:09 AM

If I get the key deactivated, can't they still open the car with the key on the drivers door?

Root Ginger · Dec 15th, 2006, 12:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by G-Man (original)

If I get the key deactivated, can't they still open the car with the key on the drivers door?

That is a good point actually. Yes they would.

Chanster · Dec 15th, 2006, 12:06 PM

The key will still open the door but if its been deactivated it wont be able to start the engines immobiliser so wont be able to drive away.

Chanster

Root Ginger · Dec 15th, 2006, 12:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Chanster (original)

The key will still open the door but if its been deactivated it wont be able to start the engines immobiliser so wont be able to drive away.

Chanster

But they can still nick all your stuff!

The alarm will go off though if you open the car with a deactivated key but it is obviously still a risk.

SoggyCornFlakes · Dec 15th, 2006, 03:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger (original)

But they can still nick all your stuff!

The alarm will go off though if you open the car with a deactivated key but it is obviously still a risk.

if you've got an alarm that is !

You're better off safe than sorry and getting new keys & locks - insurance will cover the cost.

DaiB · Dec 15th, 2006, 03:42 PM

My parents had a spare car key stolen (Peugeot) and the insurance company paid for new locks & keys - subject to excess. But as it would have cost over £400, it was worth it.

G-Man · Dec 15th, 2006, 07:04 PM

Hi I got the key deactivated today, but they said that thay can't change the locks until the new year. Tipical!! I was told that it would cost about £500 to change the lock and control unit for the alarm. And my insurance company will only pay £100 towards the cost. I baught a steeringwheel lock to help in the meantime while I wait to get the locks changed. I took everything out of the car that I could.

SoggyCornFlakes · Dec 15th, 2006, 09:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by G-Man (original)

Hi I got the key deactivated today, but they said that thay can't change the locks until the new year. Tipical!! I was told that it would cost about £500 to change the lock and control unit for the alarm. And my insurance company will only pay £100 towards the cost. I baught a steeringwheel lock to help in the meantime while I wait to get the locks changed. I took everything out of the car that I could.

Tell the insurance company to get their act sorted - that's outrageous !!

Dec 15th, 2006, 02:03 AM	#1
G-Man Cool CoopS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bucks Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 211 Offline	Urgent Help Needed!! I have just arrived back from the South of France with my parents after hearing that our flat was burgled and the flat under us!! All we know at the moment is it happened on the 13th during the day. They took our TV and my spare key. Luckily my car was parked away from the area. But what do I do about my car now, cause they have my other remote key. Do I have to have all the locks changed and new keys for the car or what? And how much do you think it will cost to get done? Any help would be appreciated. G-Man Last edited by G-Man : Dec 15th, 2006 at 02:05 AM. Reason: Added text

Dec 15th, 2006, 08:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 4,634 Offline	Yeah the key can be deactivated. It was acceptable in the 80's

Dec 15th, 2006, 09:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 14,900 Offline	contact your house & contents insurance company... if your excess outweighs the bmw cost do it that way.. they'll pay up for the key EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Dec 15th, 2006, 12:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 4,634 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by G-Man (original) If I get the key deactivated, can't they still open the car with the key on the drivers door? That is a good point actually. Yes they would. It was acceptable in the 80's

Dec 15th, 2006, 12:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 4,634 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Chanster (original) The key will still open the door but if its been deactivated it wont be able to start the engines immobiliser so wont be able to drive away. Chanster But they can still nick all your stuff! The alarm will go off though if you open the car with a deactivated key but it is obviously still a risk. It was acceptable in the 80's

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Dec 15th, 2006, 03:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
rellik666 Keeping The Top Off! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 12:02 PM Posts: 573 Offline	As far as I know as I lost a remote key is that it can be deactivated and a new one put onto the system by BMW. I think the computer chip can be set to stop or alow keys so don't worry just visit your BMW dealer and get them to deactivate it.

Dec 15th, 2006, 10:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
G-Man Cool CoopS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bucks Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 211 Offline	If I get the key deactivated, can't they still open the car with the key on the drivers door?

Dec 15th, 2006, 12:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chanster MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 19 Offline	The key will still open the door but if its been deactivated it wont be able to start the engines immobiliser so wont be able to drive away. Chanster

Dec 15th, 2006, 03:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 33,225 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger (original) But they can still nick all your stuff! The alarm will go off though if you open the car with a deactivated key but it is obviously still a risk. if you've got an alarm that is ! You're better off safe than sorry and getting new keys & locks - insurance will cover the cost. Click here to Welease Woss and Bwand MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Dec 15th, 2006, 03:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
DaiB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 126 Offline	My parents had a spare car key stolen (Peugeot) and the insurance company paid for new locks & keys - subject to excess. But as it would have cost over £400, it was worth it.

Dec 15th, 2006, 07:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
G-Man Cool CoopS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bucks Local Time: 03:02 AM Posts: 211 Offline	Hi I got the key deactivated today, but they said that thay can't change the locks until the new year. Tipical!! I was told that it would cost about £500 to change the lock and control unit for the alarm. And my insurance company will only pay £100 towards the cost. I baught a steeringwheel lock to help in the meantime while I wait to get the locks changed. I took everything out of the car that I could.

Dec 15th, 2006, 09:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 33,225 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by G-Man (original) Hi I got the key deactivated today, but they said that thay can't change the locks until the new year. Tipical!! I was told that it would cost about £500 to change the lock and control unit for the alarm. And my insurance company will only pay £100 towards the cost. I baught a steeringwheel lock to help in the meantime while I wait to get the locks changed. I took everything out of the car that I could. Tell the insurance company to get their act sorted - that's outrageous !! Click here to Welease Woss and Bwand MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

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