[Jeffcharger]

Does the F10 have a backup plastic key that fits in a holder found in the glovebox like the E60 series had?

[BigKutta]

No

[Jeffcharger]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

No

thanks

[wcr3d]

That was a valet ket, on the f10 they changed to a switch in the center console for valet mode.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by Jeffcharger

Does the F10 have a backup plastic key that fits in a holder found in the glovebox like the E60 series had?

Unfortunately your inquiry is vague which makes it difficult for the forum to respond with better replies.

The forum is relegated to "tossing darts" at your question hopefully providing you with what the true nature of your inquiry is about.

The f10 remote fob (#1) has an integrated key (#2)...if what you're looking for is info about manual activation of a locked door:

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Unfortunately your inquiry is vague which makes it difficult for the forum to respond with better replies.

The forum is relegated to "tossing darts" at your question hopefully providing you with what the true nature of your inquiry is about.

The f10 remote fob (#1) has an integrated key (#2)...if what you're looking for is info about manual activation of a locked door:

That key is for locking the center console to secure the trunk valet switch and unlocking the front door, if needed. There is no provision for a key to start the car.

[Jeffcharger]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Unfortunately your inquiry is vague which makes it difficult for the forum to respond with better replies.

The forum is relegated to "tossing darts" at your question hopefully providing you with what the true nature of your inquiry is about.

The f10 remote fob (#1) has an integrated key (#2)...if what you're looking for is info about manual activation of a locked door:

Sorry that it appeared vague.... maybe this picture of the plastic key config will help.

It appears from the answers, that there isn't the same setup in an F10.

thanks all!

[BigKutta]

Originally Posted by Jeffcharger

Sorry that it appeared vague.... maybe this picture of the plastic key config will help.

It appears from the answers, that there isn't the same setup in an F10.

thanks all!

No. My e46, which did not have keyless start, came with 2 key fobs, and 1 plastic wallet key, which was to be used for valet because it could only start and lock the car. I think BMW discontinued that plastic key a while ago and replaced it with this system shown above

[Jeffcharger]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

No. My e46, which did not have keyless start, came with 2 key fobs, and 1 plastic wallet key, which was to be used for valet because it could only start and lock the car. I think BMW discontinued that plastic key a while ago and replaced it with this system shown above

thanks
I liked the plastic key idea. It was a nice security blanket!

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by Jeffcharger

thanks
I liked the plastic key idea. It was a nice security blanket!

Unless my interpretation of "security" is from a different perspective...you still have the "security". BMW gives you two remote fobs and each one has the (#2) integrated key built into it. So if you lost electrical power (like a dead battery)...you can pop the integrated key blade out to manually unlock the driver's door.

[BigKutta]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Unless my interpretation of "security" is from a different perspective...you still have the "security". BMW gives you two remote fobs and each one has the (#2) integrated key built into it. So if you lost electrical power (like a dead battery)...you can pop the integrated key blade out to manually unlock the driver's door.

Correct, and now you get two (one inside each fob)! Trust me, that wallet key was easily misplaced. It was thin and pretty elusive

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Unless my interpretation of "security" is from a different perspective...you still have the "security". BMW gives you two remote fobs and each one has the (#2) integrated key built into it. So if you lost electrical power (like a dead battery)...you can pop the integrated key blade out to manually unlock the driver's door.

I used that key many times on vacation. When we stayed at the Ritz in MSY we had to use valet parking. Every day when we went out I would put my laptop in the trunk and take it out when we returned. I kept the key and left the fob with the valet. They had access to the car but not the trunk.

[Trian]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

I used that key many times on vacation. When we stayed at the Ritz in MSY we had to use valet parking. Every day when we went out I would put my laptop in the trunk and take it out when we returned. I kept the key and left the fob with the valet. They had access to the car but not the trunk.

In Hawaii when I was there, they broke into the car trunk at the hotel.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

I used that key many times on vacation. When we stayed at the Ritz in MSY we had to use valet parking. Every day when we went out I would put my laptop in the trunk and take it out when we returned. I kept the key and left the fob with the valet. They had access to the car but not the trunk.

Ditto this ^^. Just an FYI for those that didn't know or overlooked the valet switch in the center armrest (or check your owners manual in case its in a different location on your BMW).

When you turn your remote fob in to the valets (like ezaircon4jc explained)...you remove the integrated key. This way, they (the valets) can still lock/unlock the doors to get access to the START button (to move the car)...but your laptop is not accessible to them because they need the integrated key to unlock the center armrest to turn the valet switch off. As long as the valet switch is on...they can't access the trunk even though they have the remote fob.

See SECURE SEPARATELY from the owners manual for explanation of how to secure items in the trunk when using valet service when you have the new style remote fobs and comfort access.

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by Trian

In Hawaii when I was there, they broke into the car trunk at the hotel.

If I understand correctly you flipped the valet switch in the console, locked the console and took the key and left the fob? In that case they tore open the console to get at the valet switch?

Ballsy move! It's not like they could hide the damage...