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Look on the back side of the ignition switch; if you're lucky there's a little paper sticker with a letter and numbers still affixed there.  That's the key code, and a BMW dealer should be able to order you a new key from the code. 

 

Failing that, remove the door handle from either the driver's or passenger's door; they also have stickers, and are easier to get out than the ignition switch.  With handle in hand, visit a locksmith.  He can make a new key for you.  You'll need to also take him the trunk lock, as that key is different from the ignition/door key.

 

mike

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3 hours ago, mike said:

there's a little paper sticker

 

If you are lucky!  The 40 year old glue has dropped many of these little stickers into the nether regions.  You are looking for something like the pic below starting with a "W".  The door lock mechanism should also have a number starting with "W".  You might try getting just the door key made first and test it in the ignition switch,  You'll probably get lucky.

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Are any of the car’s original handbooks and service brochures still with the car? It was not un-common for dealers to write the key codes somewhere on the manuals. It’s not as sure-fire as looking at the locks themselves, but, hey, it’s worth a look, and it’s easy! ?

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

 

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