Intelligent part of Intelligent Key?

[jwheaton]

Hey,

I'm wondering which is the crucial part of the key fob.

My current key is very beat up - no key ring part and just in generally bad condition.

My question is this:

Can I buy a new key fob online, swap out the computer board from my current key fob and just get a local place to cut the key?

I don't have a dealership nearby and I need my key to be able to be attached to a keyring.

Thanks.

[DRIPS]

Hey,

I'm wondering which is the crucial part of the key fob.

My current key is very beat up - no key ring part and just in generally bad condition.

My question is this:

Can I buy a new key fob online, swap out the computer board from my current key fob and just get a local place to cut the key?

I don't have a dealership nearby and I need my key to be able to be attached to a keyring.

Thanks.

Hello, I am not sure what model/year you have. I know that on my 03 I purchased an intelli key fobe for 35 bucks. I had a key cut at the dealer for 15 bucks. I was able to take the rear part of my fobe and put on the newer fobe. The rear part on this model has a small sensor that talks to the car. As for the reason of why I did this, the older fobe keys where beat up.

To clarify, I used the old fobe's rear housing (with the sensor) and the new fobes front plate and button piece. Now I have a new looking fobe with the old programming on it. Saved me a bundle.

[jwheaton]

If they key is for "2005 - 2006 G35" on eBay, then it should work for an 06 M35x right?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAP...31403

I'm assuming yes?

[DRIPS]

Does it look like the one you have?

[jwheaton]

Yes, exactly.

[DRIPS]

Then that is all I had to go on, but I have a Y34 (2003) model. I cannot be the one to guarantee you that your key will be the same as I explained above. Have you taken it apart?