Does anyone have a Switchblade Key? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Wharthog · 27th October 2009, 01:49

I have two 'switchblade' type keys for my '93 E34 ///M5 and the dealer and local independent shops are scratching their heads saying it must be aftermarket. I seem to remember a friend of mine that ordered one in 1991 had such a key. It has the remote locks and trunk buttons on it. I will post a photo when I have a chance. Am I nuts? Does anyone else have one? or even better, a part number?

Thanks!

bmwdoctor · 27th October 2009, 03:06

Have them look in group 65 for alarm systems. I don't want to quote part numbers so by no means order this part number but I came up with 66 10 1 390 263. I found this in the EPC so it a BMW part. Happy hunting!!

marekd174 · 27th October 2009, 05:25

If you mean these, then yes I have one for my car, but it is a euro import.

Wharthog · 27th October 2009, 08:58

I'll check on that part number.

Hmm. Thanks for the photos. Mine actually looks a little different. I'll post up photos tomorrow.

Wharthog · 27th October 2009, 19:48

Here are links to my key... Does anyone recognise this?

http://s583.photobucket.com/albums/s...t=IMG_5199.jpg

http://s583.photobucket.com/albums/s...t=IMG_5200.jpg

http://s583.photobucket.com/albums/s...t=IMG_5202.jpg

JohnR · 27th October 2009, 19:56

I have one too, I believe it’s from a 7 series, I will check my part # mine is a new one JohnR

roortube · 28th October 2009, 00:31

I have 2 of those keys...the PO told me that he got them as part of an aftermarket keyless entry system off of ebay. Mine could, of course, be knock offs of the ones you are speaking of if yours are genuine. Mine feel much lighter than my OEM VW and Audi switchblade keys.

gwm635 · 28th October 2009, 06:37

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Originally Posted by roortube

I have 2 of those keys...the PO told me that he got them as part of an aftermarket keyless entry system off of ebay. Mine could, of course, be knock offs of the ones you are speaking of if yours are genuine. Mine feel much lighter than my OEM VW and Audi switchblade keys.

+1, and I know mine came from a fleabay kit...

Blitzkrieg Bob · 28th October 2009, 07:19

My kids think they are cool......But

I never got one, they seemed too bulky and they seemed that it would only fit in a woman's purse.

MY BUD · 28th October 2009, 12:26

Hi, my biturbo has one of these keys and i believe it to be factory from what the previous owner has said.