Subject: James, Stygian7, I will need to destroy a remote to do Author: bmw635 : member since October, 2005 : 18114 posts Posted on: 2005-11-21 00:49:15

this, right? Will the valet key(shank) work? What about the different design/ layout of the old vs new PCB?

I got 1 brand new remote and the other is 1/2 worn but still usable, along with a non-remote valet key.

Here's the info on the Philip transponder that match the pn# on key. Unfortunately, it's discontinued.
Philip transponder for BMW.

PN# PCF79730S/3851 Programmable read/write transponder 935217420122 T S 2 30-09-01 31-12-01 Non-noted Non-Manufacturable. See Replacement

If we can get this transponder, I think we can make new keys since new shanks can be machined/cut, and reuse the PCB/RF in the new remote.

Peter- OC, S.CA
3/98 740IL with ACS kit & exhaust, Dinan chip.

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