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BMW Z4 Key Replacement

BMW Z4 keys date back to 2002 and span 3 key systems across the model’s generations — metal/slot key; slot key / comfort access; comfort access. DFW Keys 4 Cars cuts and programs every one of them at your location anywhere in Dallas–Fort Worth, 24/7 — spares, all-keys-lost, fobs and lockouts. Call (214) 717-6398.


About Z4 Keys

Verified key reference for the BMW Z4 — model years, key types, and the transponder/immobilizer each generation uses. Boundary years can overlap; we confirm the exact part by VIN before dispatching.

Model / GenerationYearsKey TypeTransponder / ImmobilizerBlade / FCC
Z4 (E85/E86)2002–2008Metal/slot keyEWS / CASHU58 / HU92 (confirm by VIN)
Z4 (E89)2009–2016Slot key / Comfort AccessCAS3+HU92
Z4 (G29)2019–presentComfort AccessBDC2HU100R

Security System & Immobilizer

BMW security marched from EWS through CAS2/3/4 to FEM/BDC modules — each generation changes the programming approach.

On the Z4 specifically we see: EWS / CAS, CAS3+, BDC2. A correctly cut but unprogrammed key turns the locks and never starts the engine — programming is the half of the job that matters.

Which key does your year have?

  • 2002–2008: Metal/slot key — EWS / CAS (HU58 / HU92 (confirm by VIN))
  • 2009–2016: Slot key / Comfort Access — CAS3+ (HU92)
  • 2019–present: Comfort Access — BDC2 (HU100R)

Our Z4 Key Services


BMW Z4 Key FAQ

I lost the only key to my Z4. What now?

We come to the vehicle, verify ownership, cut a new key from the VIN, and program it on-site — no tow, no dealer wait.

Will a hardware-store copy start my Z4?

On transponder-era cars it opens doors and nothing else — the chip must be programmed to the immobilizer, which is what we do curbside.

Do you still stock keys for older Z4s?

Yes — back to the 2002–2008 generation (metal/slot key), and a fresh code-cut key beats any copy of a worn original.

How fast can you reach my Z4 in DFW?

We dispatch the nearest mobile unit metroplex-wide, 24/7 — call (214) 717-6398 for an honest ETA.