Anyone know what this key is for?

Pip1968 · 25-07-2011, 09:57 AM

These two keys were attached to my key ring and spare key for my CSL. I know that the plastic one is for emergencies to enable it to be posted to you if you lose your main key or lock yourself out of the car. I assume that you can drive using it - anyone confirm this?

Does anyone know if the metal one serves any purpose or did the seller just attach it in error ie it belongs to another BMW car completely.

I only query it now as I have mislaid my original key and am using the spare

Pip

NZ_M3 · 25-07-2011, 10:57 AM

Bottom plastic key is the Wallet key - opens driver door and turns on ignition only, does not open boot or glove box.

Top key looks like an old version Valet key - same function I think as the Wallet key

Pip1968 · 25-07-2011, 12:19 PM

Cheers for that. The only problem is is the metal one shown in my extremely poor picture has metal work that it proud rather than recessed like the plastic and programmable keys. I did try and poke it in the door keyhole but it would not go in.

Pip

**shimmy** · 25-07-2011, 12:20 PM

Maybe the car is a ringer............

Or locks changed once and key Not replaced!

Pip1968 · 25-07-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

Maybe the car is a ringer............

Or locks changed once and key Not replaced!

Quite possibly as there is no way the mileage can be genuine with only 31,000 on the clock and seven years old

. HPI check as we speak.

Pip

**glendog74** · 25-07-2011, 01:43 PM

The metal one is an exact likeness for one of my E36 keys. Maybe you 'own' another BMW but just don't know about it!

mattCSLnut · 25-07-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by glendog74

The metal one is an exact likeness for one of my E36 keys. Maybe you 'own' another BMW but just don't know about it!

... or maybe Pip has bought himself a very expensive E36 with the E46 CSL body kit

Pip1968 · 25-07-2011, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

... or maybe Pip has bought himself a very expensive E36 with the E46 CSL body kit

Complete with magnesium wheels. Just looking for a rear bumper to finish off the 'look'

.

Pip

.... with parking sensors

mattCSLnut · 25-07-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pip1968

Complete with magnesium wheels. Just looking for a rear bumper to finish off the 'look'

.

Pip

.... with parking sensors

You won't be wanting my spare one then

... don't forget the cardboard boot floor either

25-07-2011, 10:57 AM	#2
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	Bottom plastic key is the Wallet key - opens driver door and turns on ignition only, does not open boot or glove box. Top key looks like an old version Valet key - same function I think as the Wallet key Last edited by NZ_M3; 25-07-2011 at 11:00 AM.

25-07-2011, 12:20 PM	#4
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Maybe the car is a ringer............ Or locks changed once and key Not replaced! __________________ .

25-07-2011, 01:43 PM	#6
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	The metal one is an exact likeness for one of my E36 keys. Maybe you 'own' another BMW but just don't know about it! __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

25-07-2011, 12:19 PM	#3
Pip1968 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kent, England Posts: 940 Casino cash: $8383	Cheers for that. The only problem is is the metal one shown in my extremely poor picture has metal work that it proud rather than recessed like the plastic and programmable keys. I did try and poke it in the door keyhole but it would not go in. Pip