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Transforming the BMW Key into a Smart Key with Display

Model: BMW BMW Various
Part: Key

Video tutorial

In this video, see how you can transform your key into a smart key with a display, given some time, a bit of money (not too much), and some electronic knowledge. You can find this key on AliExpress with the code 1005004370028182 for £11.30, with free delivery.

One warning: order it with the buttons in English. Besides the display, it has functions like comfort assist, but you lose the emergency key functionality (which you can still keep on your keyring).

Now, you need to transfer the electronic board from your key into the new shell, adapting it with some soldering for the power and boot, then refit everything inside the new shell and check that it works.


Updated on 26 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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