Keys

[cjg85]

I have quick question. I hear about a chip with in the plastic case on the key and not the internal fob im on my last key as thats all that came with the car is it easy enough to get one cut or do I need a special key cutting place? Just need info as I know its going to cost a bomb to get the whole new system done! Many thanks

[scudney]

Hi, doesn't cost all that much to be honest,you can buy a blank key off the bay(but would recommend you get a decent one as some only last a few months)have it cut(prices vary from £5 to £15) although some key cutters will say they can't or won't cut them as you didn't buy it from them.Once cut just transfer the transponder from your old one in the new one and bobs your uncle.You can equally have a second one cut,buy yourself a transponder and programme so you have a spare.Can give you a guys number who has a van(based in Milton Keynes)if you have any problems.

[cjg85]

Thanks for the reply would you happen to know where I could buy a transponder from as ive been looking everywhere and all I seem to get is the actual key but no luck on the transponder but I have managed to get two keys cut first place I went to was useless cut the key but wouldnt work in the lock but second place worked a treat!

[scudney]

You can buy a used working one(key/transponder) off the bay(or a member might have one),take the transponder out and reprogramme it to your car,I did this with mine as I had one master key and one valet key and always wanted a spare master key for piece of mind,I have a"how to do it guide"on my pc somewhere if needed.

[cjg85]

Cheers mate I've found a guide on how to do it so now just going to try find a old set of keys of the bay but thanks for helping much apprieciated!

[scudney]

No problem glad to be of assistance