Starting - Ignition Key Cutting Services Caution

Group 32
Steering and
Alignment

Bulletin Number
32 02 94 (4041)

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
August 1994
Product Engineering

SUBJECT:
BMW Key Cutting Services

MODELS:
All

Situation:
BMW Vehicle keys are being obtained from third-party locksmithing operations. A recent investigation showed that the key duplicating process that these shops utilize is not precise which may result in locks sticking, or ignition locks failing to operate properly.

Correction:
Keys for BMW vehicles are to be obtained ONLY from BMW Parts. Each PDC has a stock of the original equipment blanks, as well as access to the computer-controlled machines that allow key cutting from the key code. (Duplication by physical measuring/contact methods creates a potentially unfavorable stack up of tolerances).