BMW 3-Series E36 (1991 - 1998) - 1998 318is BMW key and alarm

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Fri 15 Aug 2008 22:11
1998 318is BMW key and alarm - adam f
1) I only have one key for the car, so was thinking of buying a spare. The car is a 1998 318 coupe. Would the local keycutting shop be able to supply one or will it have to be purchased from BMW and synced to the car?

If it is from the main dealer than what should i expect to pay?

2) I have a alarm fob but this does not lock/unlock the car. At first i thought the battey may be a little weak, so i replaced this. The LED lights up on the fob but the car does not pick up the signal. Any ideas?

Edited by Pugugly on 15/08/2008 at 22:18

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