View Single Post Old 05-31-2012, 11:48 AM   #4 DEATH2000's
Avatar  Name: DEATH2000 Title: Moderator Status: Offline Join
Date: May 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Rate My Car: 111 / 340
Your Ride: 1998 E36 328i sedan The BMW keys have to be purchased
from the dealership. They have whats called the EWS system,
commonly known as the "Drive away protection system". The key
has a chip in it which sends a unique code to reciever in the
ignition. The codes don't match, the car doesnt start. Thats why
their so expensive. I paid around $100 for mine without the
light in it. The key will work unless someone has disabled the
EWS system which is highly unlikley. A remote cant be purchased
anymore, but their are many on ebay.  Now, are you saying when
you hit the central locking button none of the locks work? That
may be a fault with the central locking system itsef. The ZKE
module that controls it is located behind the glovebox. I have
never heard of an aftermarket central locking module replacing
the OEM one. Thats pro