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The 2005-2006 E90 uses CAS2, 2007 uses CAS3, and 2008 onward uses CAS3+. It matters because each version has different encryption and programming steps, so your tech needs to identify which one by VIN before starting the job.
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A customer in La Mesa had just bought a used 2008 BMW 3 Series from a private seller. Great car, one key. The seller told him to sort a spare on his own. He figured maybe $100 at a locksmith. BMW keys don't work like that.

The dealer wanted $200 for a programmed spare. He called me and asked if that was real. I told him it's real for a dealer, but I do the same job for around $95 because my overhead is a van, not a service department.

I met him and used my VVDI2 to read the EWS immobilizer data and prepare a new key. His 3 Series used an older diamond-style fob, FCC ID , with a 3-button remote. I cut the HU58 blade on my machine and synced the transponder and remote in one visit. I explained the difference between add-a-key and all-keys-lost so he'd know why having a spare saves him serious money down the road.

He left with two working keys for less than the dealer wanted for one. On a BMW, the price difference between add-a-key and AKL is hundreds of dollars because all-keys-lost requires pulling modules and bench work. A spare now is the cheapest protection against an expensive emergency later.

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“My key fob stopped working while I was at Oxnard Harbor and I thought I was going to need a tow. EZ Car Keyz showed up fast, programmed a new fob, checked everything carefully, and made sure the car was fully functional before leaving.”

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Feb 2024
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“Needed a spare car key made and chose EZ Car Keyz based on their reviews. The reviews were right. They gave me the best price, responded quickly to all my questions, came to my workplace, cut the keys on site, and finished fast.”

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“Marco came out quickly, cut and programmed a new BMW key fob fast, and was extremely polite and professional.”

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BMW 3 Series Mobile Service FAQ

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Why is BMW key replacement so expensive?
BMW keys use 128-bit encryption written to multiple modules including the CAS, FEM, or BDC and the DME. Each key is VIN-specific and must be synchronized with your vehicle security system before the engine will start. Newer BMWs with FEM or BDC modules require even more complex procedures including ISN extraction from the engine computer. That is why BMW dealers can quote 500 to 800 for a single key. The security technology is real, but the dealer markup on top of it does not have to be.
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