BMW Key Shell Replacement — Restore Cracked Fob in Minutes

The Details That Restore Trust

• Polished Chrome Accent Buttons

  Lock, unlock, and trunk icons sit in neat, low‑travel buttons with a tactile click. The chrome insert resists fade and peeling, so the key looks sharp long after the swap.

• Regulatory Markings You Can Trust

  The back panel carries FCC ID KR 55WK49186, IC, and Siemens VDO reference numbers — the same identifiers found on original keys. It looks right, even under a magnifying glass.

• Everything in the Box

  You receive the front and rear housing, a battery holder tray, and an uncut emergency blade. That’s all the hardware needed for a complete physical rebuild — no missing pieces.

Why This Shell Earns Its Place

• 12+BMW E-series models covered (E61 to E89, X5, X6)
• 3Chrome micro‑switches — lock, unlock, trunk
• 4Included hardware pieces (no surprise purchases)
• 1Simple DIY job — no programming, no special tools

What’s Inside the Package

• Front key shell×1

  Matte black with chrome button cutouts

• Rear key shell×1

  With battery compartment and regulatory markings

• Battery holder tray×1

  Pre‑installed metal contacts

• Uncut emergency blade×1

  Brass, requires locksmith cutting

From Cracked to Confident

The Fob That Let Go

Your BMW key has seen better days — cracked casing, mushy buttons, maybe the blade hangs loose. A new one from a dealership runs $250 or more and takes weeks. The electronics inside are fine, but the shell is done.

Nothing Betrays the Fix

Once reassembled, the key looks and feels OEM. The matte black texture matches the factory housing. Chrome buttons click with the same crisp feedback. Even the rear markings are there. Only your bank account knows the difference.