2004 BMW 318 Get a new key need programme

2004 BMW 318
50,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RAY CHAN
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I just lost my BMW 2004 318i key and I am going to purchase a key from http://www.bmminiparts.com/
Does anyone knows how to programme a new key by yourself, and after programming. Does it can ignite the car,or only just can lock and unlock the windows.
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Jul 8, 2010 at 5:18 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Keys for a North American market BMW cannot be purchased from any aftermarket supplier, the EWS code, or lack thereof, will not allow the car to start. Only the central letter shop can cut you a key and the dealer is the only way you can access the central letter shop.
Jul 8, 2010 at 5:22 PM
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RAY CHAN
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[quote:4e4a4d2a6d="Dr. Hagerty"]Keys for a North American market BMW cannot be purchased from any aftermarket supplier, the EWS code, or lack thereof, will not allow the car to start. Only the central letter shop can cut you a key and the dealer is the only way you can access the central letter shop.[/quote:4e4a4d2a6d]

Thanks a lot Dr. Hagerty.
Maybe I just go to dealer to get one.
Cheers
Jul 9, 2010 at 3:04 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Probably a very wise thing for you to do mate.
Jul 9, 2010 at 12:55 PM
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