nextman
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Post by nextman on Jul 16, 2010 14:47:18 GMT
Hi,
I have lost my spare key and I wish to buy a new remote key but without the high prices from a dealer.
I was wondering if I bought a used key off eBay with a new blade, will it work on my car after getting it cut and programmed? And is there anyway I can program it myself?
Thanks.
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Post by frank on Jul 16, 2010 21:36:33 GMT
if the remote has already been programed, they somtimes dont reprogram with another transponder code. there isnt any other way to program it other then visting the dealer.
you could try a second hand key but dont expect it to work. sorry
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Post by nextman on Jul 16, 2010 23:10:19 GMT
Thanks for your reply.
What if i buy a brand new remote key? How would I go about making that work?
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Post by frank on Jul 17, 2010 7:23:18 GMT
you still have to have it programed by the dealer im affraid
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Post by nextman on Jul 19, 2010 12:14:52 GMT
Can it not be programmed by an auto locksmith if I have the blue Peugeot key card?
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Post by frank on Jul 19, 2010 21:06:25 GMT
you can try it but they dont all have the equipment to do it
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Post by mmarobster on Dec 20, 2010 12:51:43 GMT
hi the main dealer charges a few quid for the proper keys, a cheap alternative is to take the chip out of your original key and tape it to your ignition barrel underneath the plastics, then you can get keys cut from a local cobblers for a couple of quid, alot of taxi drivers do this to save money on the amount of keys they go through ;D
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Post by frank on Dec 20, 2010 19:13:33 GMT
thats all well and good but if the car ever got stolen then its just a case of good old fashioned hotwiring, kinda defeats the object of car security. plus if it did get nicked the car insurance always ask for the keys, if they find the chip missing then you wont get a penny back.
but yes that does work
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Post by completino on Dec 8, 2012 13:57:18 GMT
hello there.. -check insurance company maybe you are covered. -forget about the dealer: MAD PRICE -do it your self: if you have enough time and not really rushing in getting a new key then you can carefully do research and buy a key to cut and program online.. this will be the cheapest option. - locksmith: if you really need to get a new key asap, then this is one the cheapest and fastest option you have.. you can have a look here www.autokeysquad.com/lost-my-car-keys-do for more info... hope it helps! cheers! |
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