[BlackBear]

I think the FCC ID for our keys is N5F-ID21A.

These keys are very cheap on ebay and a modern locksmith with the smart key duplication device should be able to copy it for $30.

My stealer wants $230 to program each key and $400 for the key. That makes a key $630 + $60 tax, for a total of $690 for one key. I think these guys are wholesale rapin$ their customers.

My question is, can a USED OEM key be programed to my car?
Has anyone been able to get a dealer to reprogram a USED OEM key or a China key to their car?

I'd prefer an original key over a China version with cheap plastic.


This is a used key on ebay for $75:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14359108427...Cclp%3A2334524

This is a China Key on ebay for $50:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/15350743359...sAAOSwRCtc75Bt



This is a better looking key, stated as new for $55:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/29444890283...MAAOSwXAphYXER

[Tenac]

As long as the chip set matches and it is in working condition you are fine. I've purchased keys like this for other makes/models. I've yet to find a locksmith that connects to the OBD2 ports to set keys up. I typically go to a performance shop to have this done they are about half the cost of dealer and you can bring your own key.

[__AD__]

Originally Posted by BlackBear

I think the FCC ID for our keys is N5F-ID21A.

These keys are very cheap on ebay and a modern locksmith with the smart key duplication device should be able to copy it for $30.

My stealer wants $230 to program each key and $400 for the key. That makes a key $630 + $60 tax, for a total of $690 for one key. I think these guys are wholesale rapin$ their customers.

My question is, can a USED OEM key be programed to my car?
Has anyone been able to get a dealer to reprogram a USED OEM key or a China key to their car?

I'd prefer an original key over a China version with cheap plastic.


This is a used key on ebay for $75:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14359108427...Cclp%3A2334524

This is a China Key on ebay for $50:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/15350743359...sAAOSwRCtc75Bt



This is a better looking key, stated as new for $55:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/29444890283...MAAOSwXAphYXER

For certain models, you can do it yourself if you already have one functioning fob. I programmed a 2016 M6 fob by touching it to the key icon on the steering column and pushing some buttons. Not sure how the 8 series programming happens as I don't have access to ISTA at the moment.

[Tenac]

Originally Posted by __AD__

For certain models, you can do it yourself if you already have one functioning fob. I programmed a 2016 M6 fob by touching it to the key icon on the steering column and pushing some buttons. Not sure how the 8 series programming happens as I don't have access to ISTA at the moment.

Good point I believe this is still true!

[BlackBear]

Originally Posted by __AD__

For certain models, you can do it yourself if you already have one functioning fob. I programmed a 2016 M6 fob by touching it to the key icon on the steering column and pushing some buttons. Not sure how the 8 series programming happens as I don't have access to ISTA at the moment.

Great news.

Who can post the procedure?

[Tenac]

Originally Posted by BlackBear

Great news.

Who can post the procedure?

I actually think I seen it in the manual no my X5MC... If I get time I can dig around again.

[BlackBear]

Originally Posted by Tenac

I actually think I seen it in the manual no my X5MC... If I get time I can dig around again.

Any updates?

[Tenac]

Originally Posted by BlackBear

Any updates?

Yeah forgot to post back. Manual only shows the display key, digital key, and key card paring. So I was wrong about it in the manual. lol only key they don't show is the typical key. lol