I did end up buying an i3 and it came with a fob cover on one of the keys. I want to get one on the other set. However, I am finding that there simply is no supply of this part... There was one link to a dealership in Tacoma, WA but they cancelled my order the next day saying they were out of stock. Everything else that shows a price is overseas and I suspect are scam sites. Does anyone know where to get one of these things?
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JohnWasser
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Looks like BMW discontinued the covers back in 2018 and has not superseded the part with something else.
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Yeah, it is a bummer. I wanted it as well to protect the key in my pocket. 
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I ordered some covers from AliExpress and look forward to their arrival, in a month or two.
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JohnWasser said:I ordered some covers from AliExpress and look forward to their arrival, in a month or two.
oh? Do you have a link to that?
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derekgates said:oh? Do you have a link to that?JohnWasser said:I ordered some covers from AliExpress and look forward to their arrival, in a month or two.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000165607925.html
A search on AliExpress.com for something like "BMW i3 key case" will turn up a number of options.
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JohnWasser said:derekgates said:oh? Do you have a link to that?JohnWasser said:I ordered some covers from AliExpress and look forward to their arrival, in a month or two.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000165607925.html
A search on AliExpress.com for something like "BMW i3 key case" will turn up a number of options.
freaking awesome! Good search terms, agree. I never thought of searching for that to find a replacement. Thank you
As I also tried these key fob covers and was severely disappointed in them. So I ordered a couple of these leather cases, not unlike these ones: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Unisex-Leather-Key-Wallet-Case-Holder-Purse-Keychain-Bag-Ring-Organizer-Pouch-FM/401831814277
I would say they're a bit more better built, the ones I have. Coupled with keyless entry, we never need to take them out anyway. Looks really classy.
I would say they're a bit more better built, the ones I have. Coupled with keyless entry, we never need to take them out anyway. Looks really classy.
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The fob itself, IMHO, is a poor design as there's a button right on the edge that is just way too easy to press when you don't realize it. I did buy the covers, and put them on backwards to help protect the buttons. If you want to attach it to a chain, you'd have to poke a hole, as the existing one is then in the wrong place.
