How To Cut, Program, and Repair BMW Keys!!

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Is your BMW key dead? Or is it working intermittently? It happens to a lot of people because the rechargeable battery inside the key does not last forever. When this happens a lot of people try to cut the key open to replace that battery and they end up damaging the circuit board inside. That's what happened to me and I ended up having to buy a new key from the BMW dealer. Well I wish I had seen this video before I went through all that, because it would have saved me a bunch of money!
A viewer of mine named Ismail actually has a key making and fixing business and he came and hooked me up! He made me some flip keys and even fixed the bad diamond key on Black Savage. And he let me film it all for you guys!
My mailing address for correspondence or swag of any kind is on my about page.
This video is for entertainment purposes only. 50sKid assumes no liability for any repairs or modifications performed by the viewer as a result of the information contained in this video.

[@2cameron1]

YOU JUST SAVED ME HELLA MONEY BRO I LOVE YOU! I honestly had no idea there was another piece in my key. I spent an hour freaking out pissed off thinking I would have to sleep at work. But A: I replaced my battery, and B: learned about the little black piece that fell out that I NEEDED to start my car. So I just threw it inside the diamond, put it all together, did the relearn procedure AND MY CAR STARTS AND THE DOORS LOCK/UNLOCK!! 🙏 I'm gonna go celebrate 🍾

[@shannonwells7500]

I was searching online what to do if you lose your BMW key and came across this video, I used the phone number posted and contacted Ismail today and he came out the same day! He made a new key for my 2007 BMW Z4 as well as programmed the key fob.. AAA came out and could not get my car open. They tried to go through the window they tried for over 45 minutes until they finally gave up.. I told Ismail the story and he laughed and proceeded to show me how easy it was to get into my vehicle in less than five minutes he worked his magic and open the door through the keyhole with his tools! Oh , and he was very reasonable on price. Half of what I would have paid if I had BMW do it.. I highly recommend using the phone number if you need it!! Sunday, October 9 2019 yes he came on a Sunday 🤗

[@nathankemp19]

Hey Shannon, I'm curious which key you used. I have an e46 and I need a swivel key like 50s kid is using in this. Which fob did you buy?

[@shannonwells7500]

Nathan Kemp I’m sorry I have no idea I had the guy from The video come out and he was the one who made the key for my car..

[@samjudah4811]

So may i ask WHATSHIS NUMBER please thanks you

[@samjudah4811]

Ijust cantover stand why would they say the link would be in the discretion BUT NOTHING smh

[@shannonwells7500]

Sam Judah Phone number is in the link in the video ..

[@rrobinson001]

Thanks for the video. Went and saw Ismail 2 weeks ago. I purchased a key from Amazon and wanted him to cut and program for my car. When I got there it was the wrong key blade but lucky for me Ismail had a flip key I could use and the style I wanted. The whole process took less then 10 min and I was on my way. I have to say he's the real deal and I love my key. Thanks again.

[@earlyespinoza9905]

Just had Ismael cut a new flip key for my E46 ..... he is very knowledgeable and does excellent work.....will totally recommend him.

[@SwingingInTheHood]

How do we get in touch with him?

[@mmminicooper]

Had a key cut by Ismail today. Very cool and nice person. Don't hesitate doing business with him.

[@joeclary4818]

Im in San Diego were can I find him

[@joeclary4818]

What is his number I got to get a key made asap

[@DanielRodriguez-jb9bq]

Love your videos man, always keep up the good work.

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Very cool to see! Thanks Jason and Ismail!

[@aurias01]

Awesome informative video. Ismael made it look easy.

[@brettcran]

Really great information on programming keys! Thanks a bunch!

[@gregnazr4670]

Your videos are always on point. Thank you for all that you bring to the community.

[@georgerabczak1967]

Fantastic and simple advice. I have a 2015 X5 which came with a spare fob but would not operate the doors remotely. I opened the doors of the X5 with the working fob and returned it to the house. Once in the car with the spare fob, I held it to the steering column, where marked, started the engine, pressed down the unlock button and pressed the centre BMW button three times and CONFIGURED, the doors now lock and unlock using the spare. Thank you so very much for sharing this. George

[@brewsterred5861]

Hey Kid. Thanks for this video. I was able to fix my original remote by soldering in the battery as explained by your buddy. So happy to have a working remote again.

[@50sKid]

nice!

[@user-nj9nm1xw2t]

You guys should have your own show because you are fun to watch.

[@ht-infofacts2050]

Very Professional job provided !👍

[@shefa56]

Awesome video guys, thanks a lot and I wish you all the best!

[@DanielHernandez-lo8ge]

Hello 50s kid my name is Daniel Hernandez I like your style in the way you explain things I have a BMW 330ci I seen a lot of your videos and I learned a lot from you I'm not afraid of mechanicing I love doing it I just want to thank you for the good advice that you put out you're a good wrench !!!

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Awesome video. Very informative and well presented

[@rockypearson1059]

And yes I've been working on my BMW and watching your videos you're awesome bro

[@austinpowers2k9]

Happy new year dude!!! :)

[@sniteper]

Thank you for sharing. This is the best gift I received this holidays. I will be contacting him.

[@JRValdezLV]

Thanks you guys. Very informative!

[@hanglewster9626]

Great informative video man!

[@davehu8829]

Great video. Thanks

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Awesome video, I always wondered how this was done. This guy is set up! Wonder how much that key cutting machine is, very cool.

[@markgranahan9106]

this is the BEST and most reliable method for reprogramming remote keys, especially for 2 keys! I tried all the others.

[@4kkroto]

Great video now I can replace my e46 battery and now I need to find another video to do a copy key for my e90. Thank you keep the good work.

[@IsmailRidi]

miguel pena pena , i can make e90 keys hopefully i will be able to make a video for that soon

[@francisd8552]

SUCH A HELPFUL VIDEO!!!

[@piznigley]

Fantastic video. So informative. The one fact I didn't know about programming multiple keys Ishmael said.

[@kadhykuncikunciimmobilizer4973]

thank you, your video is very useful,and very detailed in explaining starting from the key program,measuring the key to the remote program 😁🙏

[@tsvetankanev9609]

Thanks for this information finally my second key working and I can unlock and lock the car

[@alexanderposadas2233]

great video guys.. thank you .....keep up the good work

[@brainfleming8756]

Thanks so much for the multiple key tip!

[@user-vz7kl5ox9m]

Great work

[@kl3ag1]

great video indeed. Ismail really knows his stuff. I've learned a lot from something i thought (wrongly) woud be simple :D

[@JAYSTARO]

You’re just way too intelligent for all of us I appreciate your video

[@relaxodelaxo7052]

woooooow , very nice, just bought the key cutting machine, great video :D

[@jamescc2010]

I am thinking of buying one too after seeing this video, a very basic machine that can do laser cut. Thx

[@xxcx8302]

Link please .

[@TheWendiepitts]

Hay this guy made ny key . 🔑 pretty neat seeing him on your channel . Thank you again Mr key man !

[@george5022]

Great Video keep up the good work. thanks

[@jonathanwright3679]

Thank you for making this video and putting the contact info in the description. I just called him and gonna have him make me a key for my 02 m3 next week! Can't wait to have a workin remote again. $368.90 is WAY too much for a car key! Again, thank you for this!

[@onesikm3]

Awesome I love how this is 4 year old video but the homie is still hustling and helping the community with fast and hopefully fair pricing 😅

[@arnobruynen6073]

I’ve made a few keys myself this summer and programmed them using the AK90 programmer. One thing to mention is that you make sure you select the right chip in the dropdown menu on the right. If you choose the wrong chip, assign a key to a slot and write that hex file back to the EWS module you will brick it. There is a number on the chip inside the EWS module where you put the AK90 socket onto, it must match with what you select under EWS read/write.

[@IsmailRidi]

Arno Bruynen , yes you are right but that rarely happens since in order to read the ews in the first place you ha e to choose the correct chip number. Still a very good note to anyone working with AK90

[@CarlosEduardo-ci6iz]

@@IsmailRidi maybe I missed this part, but is it the same process using a CAS module? Thanks.

[@IsmailRidi]

@@CarlosEduardo-ci6iz Nope, CAS needs a different programmer with different process

[@DelinquentD]

What would I need to purchase to reprogram one and cut keys for a 01 320i e46

[@danielberreondo4718]

Good job!! Thanks for sharing

[@jose88eric]

Awesome video, it took off a lot of doubts from me (y)

[@ilovepinktacos]

great video. thank you for posting... Ismail, your the key god... thank you,.

[@erwinsvideo]

awesome, the best DIY video ever

[@lgrullon854]

This is awesome, I will call this guy...I need a spare key .

[@johnharris6775]

Love the video thankyou for the info ,I live in Las Vegas & theres plenty of locksmiths here ,but they don't like to mess with BMW's cuz of our EWS..I am going to send my new keys and my OME key to this man and hopfully upon return it'll work and solve my starting issue..

[@robertcoyle9071]

I had to call 4 different locksmiths to get mine cut. I cant believe how I had to hunt considering the town I live in has a ton of BMWs. I should buy the machine and start a cottage industry.

[@ShravanDwarka]

Thanks for this video !

[@Mattrenz]

Brilliant video 👍

[@moundslover5231]

Love this video bro

[@s3vR3x]

Great video!!!

[@dexterdunlop8388]

Thanks for the Assistance bro from Trinidad...

[@bloneyo1]

Great Video, Thank You Guys :)

[@hotboy2g2]

Great video just what the doctor ordered. My key was jacked up by the previous owner and I have been trying to figure out why the buttons aren't working. I guess Its time for a new key.

[@Makinja]

Very detailed. Subbed

[@aaronmoore1171]

That is so awesome! The 'hold the unlock, then 1,2,3, go' worked for me to get my key, which wasn't working at all to work again. No replacements, no soldering, no battery replace, nothing. So cool. Thank you so much--what might have made it go unprogrammed in the first place though?

[@sprout171717]

After repairing a diamond key, like in the video, what do use suggest to seal it back up? Thanks, and great video,...as always. TC

[@malayaleeking]

This is good stuff. I am waiting on my replacement batteries hopefully this week. I read on some other posts that the programming cycle was 5 clicks into the on position, then 3 button presses when holding unlock. It didn't do anything, so I'm guessing the battery is properly dead. Which ignition position did you leave the key in for a few seconds?

[@justme-yd7im]

Great videos...Excited! and i cant wait to have my key back in 2 days thank you ismail A+++++

[@rohanboswell5408]

Whats model key cutter u use?

[@STEVEHOLE1]

Enjoyed watching the Video, we currently have a starting issue with a Bmw 118d E87, apparently we need to re code the Immobiliser.

[@bobbywarrior1434]

As always a great video, congrats to Ismael , explaining every step and making things work, thanks a lot to both of you

[@Nzimports]

epic now i can have a spare remote seen my one goes flat lol ill sync my old e36 keys to my new one :) cheers man

[@LiamRoberts00]

Great video thanks, I need the same service in the UK.

[@pedrocmadera]

That was awesome.

[@josemedeiros007]

Great video tutorial, excellent information. Can you say what Ismail chargers to program and cut a key?

[@stonesthrow420]

Damn I have the exact same car, except its red. This was extremely helpful!!

[@domgoins4292]

Thanks for doing my key Ismail

[@mcycleserv]

great video ..have to do this myself...would have liked to see the engine start ...

[@nathanshirey1550]

which keys and programmable chip do you recommend for the e46? thanks! great videos!

[@kdogger61]

Great video as ususal thanks man

[@crp76pilot]

Programmed 2 new keys slot 5 and 6. All three started the car and remote worked. Then some how the two new ones lost their remote sync. re-synced with car and now only one new one remote works. Luckily all three start the car. Still researching. Thanks for the video

[@lexiaontube]

man i keep this car only because of your support, not sure i am so happy now when i must replace the rings :) (247,0000 KM)

[@circuitdotlt]

Interesting topic. On a similar note, I would like to install a pager alarm in my impreza and was looking for a tidy solution. Is there a way to make the all-in-one key? Like, taking an aftermarket alarm system and moving the immobilizer and actual key from oem key in to aftermarket one, that came with alarm system. Do these things exist, or do we still have to carry a bunch or keys end remotes?

[@ericalfred2875]

Great video. also, should I disconnect the negative terminal on the battery before removing the EWS?

[@TedProMarket]

Hi Once again another great video. Thank you for sharing this with us. It is easier than we think If we know how... DO YOU HAVE A VIDEO OF HOW TO CHANGE THE VACUUM PUMP SEAL ON A E46 BMW 318i M42 motor . or do you have a video already.

[@xxcx8302]

Edward Webber take of the intake manifold watch out for back connections be orginaized you can do it in back yard have a good tool set watch a video and do it to make sure you get it done nobody cares if your computers out there with you . You just saved 400-600$

[@stevemartin7321]

I have the AK 90 and taught myself to code the keys and get a local locksmith to cut them for me. Here in New Zealand we import a lot of BMW's from Japan all there keys are 2 button infra red, you can still use a diamond 3 button key and program it

[@Cdswjp]

Steve Martin how can I know which one I need? I have a 2009 335i

[@ryanslattery9340]

Any chance I could get in touch with you Steve? Im based in Auckland and would love some help with making a key for my 330ci.

[@moritzschmid487]

Great video, guys! I have the 315 MHz diamond key. Can I switch to the new flip FOB and program some new flip keys in the same way with the AK90? If so, can you post a link to a good flip FOB? Thanks!

[@jameshaywood7133]

Great video I have the AK90+ but have not got to use it yet .. I'm in Australia and immobilize cars like Holden VE Commodore same as G8 in the us Mitsubishi / Toyota / Ford AU / Subaru and so on .

[@dryantria3371]

Hey sick video man,where are you located I want to have mine done...

[@luciusverus7697]

Hey Mate love ALL your vids. You're a bloody legend. In any case, I was under the impression that after getting it cut I code a new key with NCS-expert or even PA-Soft 1.4? Do you know if this is indeed the case of I need to go through this procedure? Cheers cobber

[@averytuten5884]

I need 2 keys cut. Can I send a key to get them cut?

[@1rewd133]

Cool. Thanks!

[@au1639]

Great video. What is the diameter of the endmill used for cutting these keys? Is it 2mm?

[@MrChato004]

Great Vid! Need a Key! Bad battery in old key. Where do I find the battery that Ismail uses?

[@keizer619]

Great video. It would awesome if you could a video on how to program a EWS with AK90+. I got an issue when starting, when i remove and fix EWS it works, i am thinking issue is with EWS.

[@heymanyouwell]

Great video! I picked up an F Series key, got it to pair, however it won't start my car. Locks and unlocks, but will not start the car. Thoughts? When i put it in the Ak90, it reads it fine. Did miss something? Does the transmitter need to be in a special spot inside the F series FOB? Thanks!!

[@DinoRenald]

I think I'm gonna start this business.

[@lopsided123]

Do you think it's game over for the circuit board in the E46 fob if you damage the squiggly line near the bottom (one of my friends though that might be the antenna for transmission)?

[@CrucialSpeaks]

Very good! Do one for a mercedes w203 or w220?

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Nice job

[@50sKid]

Yeah it was awesome that that guy contacted me!

[@kevopresto]

Can you put a link to the replacement battery please

[@jchiasson89]

Does the trunk button on the new key work right away as well after you program it? or do you have to hold the unlock button and hit the trunk button 3 times to get it to work?

[@dopvmine_p]

50’s Kid, can you make a video on troubleshooting the air conditioner system and common or likely fixes and maintenance videos, like gaskets, refilling freon, etc?

[@Straightline_racing]

Great video. Not easy to find someone that does this in northern California.

[@IsmailRidi]

Joseph Grace , i go to norcal at least once a month, get in contact with me and I'll let u k ow when i am up there

[@babsontop4eva]

Hello, Do you have a video or guide that shows the ports to solder on a Cas 2 using the AK 90

[@danialpickett8040]

Is he still available for cutting and coding because none of the contact information is working

[@dopvmine_p]

50’s Kid, is it possible to change my car key system if i take the door lock, ignition key cylinder, tumbler and remote key sensor behind the glove box from another? I have a spare car i use for parts, both 325i. Is there something else that needs to be changed? Or can i just take the remote key sensor (dont really know the official name of this) so my remote locking will work? And can you make a video on troubleshooting the air conditioner system and common or likely fixes and maintenance videos, like gaskets, refilling freon, etc.?

[@bradleywebb5097]

Very informative, I really enjoy your videos. I have a 2001 525i. Is it the same process for E39 keys?

[@50sKid]

yes it is

[@geesteve4811]

@@50sKid hey im interested in getting my key coded but there no contact information is it possibe that you can give udpate it

[@VESANG]

Can you apply something on the chip legs after you scrape them to protect them again against moisture ? Or it is not that important? Thank you !

[@Karl_Kampfwagen]

Battery tabs are WELDED on, not soldered. The terminal ends are solderable, but the battery itself is not, unless you file off the coating.

[@quartznation9499]

Thanks bruvs

[@rohanboswell5408]

Nice video..whats the name of the key cutter u use