Key Copying

[752dbl02]

All of the local hardware stores where i live don't seem to be able to cut a new key for my 02, much less have one to cut on....

Most of them are completely befuddled when i tell them its for a BMW 2002...being down in the south, the common response is...A what? B-M-W 2002? is that the year?

Anyways, where have you guys (and girls) gotten your keys duplicated at?

[jgerock]

If I'm not mistaken, you'll have to buy some "blanks" then have them cut on a standard machine. I'm going to have to do this since I only have one set for my car. Not sure where to get the blanks.

[Scott Sislane]

I have the same problem. It's the two-sided cut that they can't deal w/. They say they can't hold the key properly. I have $50 into wrecked keys. I even tried an old-time lock & key shop that actually had blank keys for our trunk. And he couldn't cut the ignition keys correctly.

[752dbl02]

You can get the keys from moblie tradition. I will have to order some and try ace I homedepot or something to get them copied

[jgerock]

Thanks for the tip on where to buy the blanks. An old-time locksmith shop would probably be the best bet for trying to get them cut. The newfangled places mostly have workers who cannot fathom anything out of the norm.

[752dbl02]

I have the same problem. It's the two-sided cut that they can't deal w/. They say they can't hold the key properly. I have $50 into wrecked keys. I even tried an old-time lock & key shop that actually had blank keys for our trunk. And he couldn't cut the ignition keys correctly.

Hmmm well I wonder if you can send bmw your vin and have them cut them.....

[ray_]

Ya need a place that can cut steel keys. Try calling around. I know of a shop in Portsmouth VA that can do it...

http://www.tweedslocksmith.com/

Cheers,

Ray

[Scott Sislane]

I have no idea, but I do know that none of the cutting machines at any hardware store will cut these keys. They have to do 1 side at a time, and when they go to cut the 2nd side, they don't have enough key to work w/, or something. I went to 4-5 places, same answer everywhere. Then the locksmith... he came close, but not close enough.

And the nice keys w/ the black plastic end on them, nobody could touch it. (well, 1 guy destroyed one for me)

If someone would please let us know who has copied your keys & how, that would be very helpful.

[ray_]

See above for one source

;-)

I have no idea, but I do know that none of the cutting machines at any hardware store will cut these keys. They have to do 1 side at a time, and when they go to cut the 2nd side, they don't have enough key to work w/, or something. I went to 4-5 places, same answer everywhere. Then the locksmith... he came close, but not close enough.

And the nice keys w/ the black plastic end on them, nobody could touch it. (well, 1 guy destroyed one for me)

If someone would please let us know who has copied your keys & how, that would be very helpful.

[HarryPR]

I see blanks for sale on Ebay all the time. Just ordered a couple for a friend this week.

[Scott Sislane]

See above for one source

;-)

Thanks!

[ought2]

I bought my blanks from either Tilux or Roger on Ebay. Had them cut locally at a well established locksmith here in southern Maine. I think the key (sorry) is to find someone with the older equipment and a veteran locksmith who knows how to use it. Seems to be another dying art, unfortunately.

[752dbl02]

Ya need a place that can cut steel keys. Try calling around. I know of a shop in Portsmouth VA that can do it...

http://www.tweedslocksmith.com/

Cheers,

Ray

Email sent to them. My issue now is, how are they gonna make the copy?

I would really hate to send my only key to my car to them( the 02 is my dd). ...

[ray_]

Hmm, well...

I'm sure they can cut it, they did mine this past January.

... maybe you can send a door handle? :-D

Cheers,

Ray

Ya need a place that can cut steel keys. Try calling around. I know of a shop in Portsmouth VA that can do it...

http://www.tweedslocksmith.com/

Cheers,

Ray

Email sent to them. My issue now is, how are they gonna make the copy?

I would really hate to send my only key to my car to them( the 02 is my dd). ...

[Kidasters]

I've had two ignition keys cut at Ace. Had to clean one of them up with a file after I got home, so it would unlock doors and start the car. But - it has been no worries since then.

And they were blanks I got off of E-bay....

Ken