BMW 3 5 7 series, M3 X3 X5 Z3 & Z4 E30 E31 E32 E34 E36 E38 E39 E46 3 button key shell - no electronics

The most important thing to check is the shape of the key blade on your existing key. This shape remote head is used with a couple of different key blade profiles.

If you see the photos attached they will show you what this key profile looks like uncut. This HU58P or BM5 key is milled along the outer edges of the key blade.

Some of the models that used this key type are listed below. This is intended as a reference only and you should check the photos carefully to ensure you select the correct key shell for your key type.

Why replace your entire remote key just because the case or shell has broken away from the key blade. Here we offer you a top quality replacement BMW 3 button remote key shell.

You will notice from the photos there is a clear plastic layer included in this kit with some black sections printed onto it. In this type of key that black section is a contact panel and acts as a button. It is very important that the surface under this is clean to allow it to make contact. Only non corrosive cleaning should be used to ensure you do not damage the circuit and never use liquid to clean a circuit when the battery is still connected to the circuit board.

As long as your remote control module still works, you can have the blade of this key cut to match your existing key and insert the remote module & transponder chip and you are up and running again.

If you come into our East Victoria Park shop we will be happy to cut the key, swap over your case and test your battery, while you wait. It is always best to have the car present when getting the key cut so it can be properly tested. 

You will notice this key shell does not have the BMW logo as it is a non genuine part. JMA who are based in Spain make very high quality keys & key shells and are one of the largest producers of these items in the world. Don't waste your money on cheap poor quality key shells when the best is so affordable.

WE CHARGE $55 TO CUT THE KEY, TRANSFER THE TRANSPONDER AND PCB, CHECK BATTERY AND CIRCUIT BOARD TO ENSURE IT IS TRANSMITTING CORRECTLY - THIS SERVICE IS ONLY AVAILABLE AT OUR EAST VICTORIA PARK SHOP IN PERTH W.A.

If you do not live close by you can of course order this key shell and take it to your local key cutting shop and have them cut the blade to match your existing key. Then you can swap the remote module into the new shell and you are up and running.

It is very important to take great care when opening the shell of your original key to make sure not to damage the circuit board or lose the transponder ship from inside the shell. 

REF - MLBM-5.P1