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Q: Do I need to tow my car to the dealer if I have no keys?

No. That is the standard advice on BMW forums, and it is the dealer solution, not the only solution. One E90 owner was told to call for a flatbed and tow it to the nearest BMW dealer because there was no other option. Towing adds time and money on top of a 500 to 800 dealer key bill, and then you still wait days for the VIN-ordered key to arrive. We come to wherever the vehicle is sitting and handle the entire AKL process on site, from module work and key generation to cutting and testing.

Q: How long does an all-keys-lost replacement take?

For CAS-equipped BMWs like E90, E60, and older X-series, the AKL process typically takes 1 to 2 hours on site. For FEM-equipped F-series BMWs, the module needs to come out for bench work, which brings total on-site time to roughly 2 to 3 hours. BMW dealers block similar shop time but owners report the total process stretching much longer once you add key ordering delays of days to weeks. We get it done in one visit at your location.

Q: What battery does the 2009 BMW X5 key fob use?

The 2009 BMW X5 uses a CR2032 battery. You can find them at most auto parts stores or pharmacies for a few dollars. When we make a replacement key, we always install a fresh battery so you are starting with a full charge. If your BMW fob is losing range or the comfort access stopped responding after a battery swap, the key may need to be re-synced to the vehicle, which is a quick procedure we can handle on site.

Q: Can you make a spare at the same time so I have two keys?

Yes, and we strongly recommend it. BMW CAS and FEM modules store multiple key slots, commonly up to 10 positions. During an AKL session we are already inside the module generating key data, so adding a second key during the same visit costs much less than a separate service call later. BMW forum members regularly say their biggest regret is not having a second key. One X3 owner advised negotiating a second key into any used BMW purchase because a spare will cost 500 to 700 later.

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Your E70 X5 uses CAS3 (2007) or CAS3+ (2008-2013). The X5 stayed on CAS3+ through 2013, longer than the 5 Series moved on. The E70 X5 was one of the most-stolen BMWs during the European OBD key theft wave on push-button models.

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The locksmith industry has a scam problem, and BMW owners in Ventura are top-dollar targets. You search "locksmith near me," click a cheap ad, and someone shows up with no license and no BMW tools. The $49 phone quote becomes $600 at the car. These operations run fake listings from call centers and send whoever is available.

A customer at a BMW CCA meetup in Ventura told me his story. He'd called a $39 ad for his 2009 BMW X5. The tech showed up, spent an hour doing nothing, charged $550, and the key didn't work. The car still wouldn't start. He found EZ Car Keyz through Google Guaranteed and the first thing he asked was how to avoid it happening again. Fair question.

I gave him my BSIS license number right on the phone, LCO#6792. He verified it on his phone while we were still talking. I used my Smart Pro to program his fob correctly through the CAS module with the full security handshake. His mechanical key, FCC ID , came back with all buttons working plus a clean engine start.

My price was 95, which is what I quoted and what he paid. Dealer charges 200. The scam locksmith charged more than both of us and couldn't even finish the job.

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“I had two Subaru key fobs made and Marco provided excellent service. He stayed persistent through multiple part orders to make sure everything was correct. Very thorough, punctual, and great communication throughout.”

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I lost all my BMW keys. Can you still make a new one?▼

Yes. All-keys-lost is one of the most common calls we get on BMWs. We access your vehicle CAS or FEM module, read the security data, generate a new key file, cut a fresh blade, and hand you a fully working key. On CAS-equipped BMWs like E90, E60, and many X3 and X5 models, this is a well-established procedure. On FEM-equipped F-series BMWs, we remove the module and perform bench programming. No tow needed, no dealer visit, no weeks of waiting for a VIN-ordered key.

Do I need to tow my car to the dealer if I have no keys?▼

How long does an all-keys-lost replacement take?▼

What battery does the 2009 BMW X5 key fob use?▼

Can you make a spare at the same time so I have two keys?▼

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