New key for RRS

[Rob king]

I did a forum search but couldn't find anything.... Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere.
I only got one key with my recent purchase of a second hand RRS.
The local dealer has quoted me $340 for a duplicate.
Does anyone know of a better (cheaper) way?
Or am I over a barrel...
Any advice appreciated
Rob.

[Redback]

Unless things have changed then the dealer is your only option, by the looks of it, $340 is cheap.

Look here
2008 Range Rover sport replacement key (http://www.rangerovers.net/forum/9-range-rover-sport-l320/59154-2008-range-rover-sport-replacement-key.html)

Baz.

[simmo1]

Yep, $340 is cheap. Have a look at nearly any other makes with a 'smart' key and they can easily top $1k. My old VR Commodore I think was about $100 and that wasn't smart.
Simmo

[BigJon]

You won't get it any cheaper. They are ordered from the UK via VIN and come precut. Then have to be programmed to the vehicle.

[Nomad9]

Hi Rob,
Thanks for asking the question I was looking for a thread myself in regard to a replacement D3 key, I have the key and the case it is the circuit board underneath that is busted, I suspect I'm up for the same sort of cost..........bugger, feeling the joy right now.

[Rob king]

Thanks all,
From your feedback and two other enquiries I made, thàts the current cost.
Even the key guy in the stall at the mall said no chance,... and told me 340 was a good price.
I ordered it yesterday from a dealer, was told 8-10 working days since it comes from the uk, key cut and semi coded for my car.
Incidentally though, there's another $66 to have it paired with the vehicle and the other key. (15 minute job they tell me)
So actually the best part of $410
Lesson ...LOOK AFTER YOUR KEYS!
And make sure there are two when buying a used car, or knock $500 off the offer...
(And landrover service staff are charged out at $240/hour + Gst)

Rob.

[Clelo]

I have the same problem
Bought a second hand RRS and had two keys supplied
I should have tried both but didn't
Perhaps I have yours :0)
Don't know how to confirm which car the second key came from
I will ask the dealer

[Rob king]

Thanks Clelo
Looks like you're up for an extra $400 too!
It's not like we don't have enough to spend our money on already....
Good luck , maybe the dealer will come to the party since you were actually supplied the wrong one.
Rob.

[Redback]

I have the same problem
Bought a second hand RRS and had two keys supplied
I should have tried both but didn't
Perhaps I have yours :0)
Don't know how to confirm which car the second key came from
I will ask the dealer

The dealer should be able to pair it to your car, just tell them it doesn't work, should be free also, check to see if it's the battery, replacement batteries are cheap, from memory 2035 button battery, $5 for a pair.

Baz.

[Clelo]

Thanks Redback
Changed the battery then realised the actual key is a different cut to the one that works so I am still waiting for the dealer to get back to me
Bought it in Melbourne and live near Canberra so I have been onto two dealers for help
Both dealers are slow to respond particularly Melbourne they have gone very quiet

[Rob king]

Clelo,
That's going to be in the too hard basket.
Effectively two cars need a new key and to be re-paired.
From what I was told at the Wollongong dealer, when you get a new key they have to recode the access on both keys and the car so that the missing key can't be used again. It's the security protocal.
By giving you another car's key, they have doubled the problem....
Unless it was already a 'dead' key....
There is a serial number and bar code on the side of the fob under the folding key so you'd expect a dealer should be able to identify what car it belongs to.
Good luck.
Rob.

[Clelo]

Hello Rob
Your right I would have thought that they could trace the original car and give it back to the owner
Didn't seem interested
All to hard this customer service stuff sometimes
I,ll chase them up again this week and offer the second key up again

[Redback]

Ah LR Customer service at it's best:mad:

[Meccles]

I brought a key on fleabag from UK for 80 bucks dealer programmed it to suit the car free of charge. Worked perfect. This was for a 2010 car. This key couldn't be re programmed for a 2013 car, so again we sold it on Gumtree for 80 bucks. The only thing was the blade key we never bothered to get re cut.

[Clelo]

I'll see if they will reprogram mine
Still no contact
Looks like another visit in person
Not sure if security issues will allow for a key cut
Might still be up for $400 for a new one?

[Rob king]

Clelo
From what ive read of the uk distributors, re-rogramming is no issue and the key can be cut at any Mr Minute.
It's just that they are mostly second hand.
I collect my new one Friday- let you know what happens.
Regards
Rob.

[Clelo]

Thanks Rob
Got the dreaded lurgy so I haven't chased the dealer
New key cut and a reprogram sounds much cheaper

[Rob king]

Got the new key, works perfectly looks very smart and free of scratches.
For the rivet counters - its very slightly thicker than the original one.

Clelo, I still think you should make it the selling dealer's problem....
They supplied you the wrong key, surely you can insist they rectify it, if for no other reason than used car warranty?
Different matter if they said there was only 1 key, or didnt provide the other as in my case.
But they sold you a car with 2 keys, so you are entitled to 2 working keys.
I'd be insisting they rectify the situation or raising it with fair trading.

Hope you shook off the lurgy too, I had it hang around for 3 weeks!

Rob.

[Clelo]

Thanks Rob
Still coughing but back at work
Chasing seller and local dealer
Glad of the forum because I was quoted $700 until I mentioned what you had paid
Cost is back to reality
I just have to chase it up

[Jonny Fin]

Thanks Rob
Still coughing but back at work
Chasing seller and local dealer
Glad of the forum because I was quoted $700 until I mentioned what you had paid
Cost is back to reality
I just have to chase it up

Hi. Same issue - bought an '07 D3 from a local Perth dealer & only on taking delivery was I told there was one key. Been quoted $800 by Southern Landrover. Found one for $220 on fleabay but LandRover told me they won't code it. Any advise from any Perth locals? Cheers.

[shorty]

Hi Jonny,

Discovery Automotive in Wangara did me a couple of genuine landrover keys for much less than LR dealers.

About $350 or so each from memory including coding. I think they probably buy them in from a UK source. It's still a heap of money but like the electric hand brake seems to be an unavoidable part of the modern car experience!

Matt

[Jonny Fin]

Hi Jonny,

Discovery Automotive in Wangara did me a couple of genuine landrover keys for much less than LR dealers.

About $350 or so each from memory including coding. I think they probably buy them in from a UK source. It's still a heap of money but like the electric hand brake seems to be an unavoidable part of the modern car experience!

Matt

Cheers for that Matt. Will most certainly give them a call. 👍