Thread: Getting a new key Fob

Originally Posted by OffTrack

$135 for a key + $450 for a Nanocom = less than $600.

Got the eBay fob in the mail today. Despite the comments in the BCU docs saying you must use the code from inside the case, you can still use the 6 hex digits from the paper tag to program the fob as shown in this BBS video...

Indeed its less than $600 even with getting the blade cut. I just can't add up to save my life after a glass or 2 of red

Ditto the numbers on the paper tag. I only made the connection after I had opened the key up, then looked at the video and thought hmmm some of those numbers are mighty similar.

Steve

Remotekeyfrance, charged for the key fob, programmer & shipping 164 euros, with 30 euro refund on return of the programmer, works out about $189 all up. Plus $14 to get the key cut, Bob

Originally Posted by bob10

On the back of your key there is a number [ or should be] Mine is ceo165, according to remotekeyfrance, that indicates 433Mhz. My D2 is 2000 model. Bob

Well I have a 315MHz (1999 model) and it says CE0165 on mine as well. I just bought a new key recently (about $200 including postage from Brit-Car) and looked into the two frequencies. I think I remember that they changed the frequency from 315MHz to 433MHz in late 1999. The D2 was released in 1999 so there won't be many with 315MHz.

I took my key into a local locksmith and he could scan the frequency, which was fluctuating around 300 MHz.

Originally Posted by Trippy

Well I have a 315MHz (1999 model) and it says CE0165 on mine as well. I just bought a new key recently (about $200 including postage from Brit-Car) and looked into the two frequencies. I think I remember that they changed the frequency from 315MHz to 433MHz in late 1999. The D2 was released in 1999 so there won't be many with 315MHz.

I took my key into a local locksmith and he could scan the frequency, which was fluctuating around 300 MHz.

Makes sense, when I `e-mailed the key number to the remote key mob, I also gave them the VIN no. they must have determined the frequency thru that. Mine is definitely 433MHz. , 2000 model, Bob

Originally Posted by s7000

I'm not sure what frequency it is, what's the best/easiest way to find out and then purchase what I need?

I don't have a nanocom or anything of the like.

Cheers.

Any half decent locksmith should have a frequency finder which can tell you the frequency of the key.

For example, Millennium Locksmiths in Brisbane (Woolloongabba) have such a device.

Millennium Locks - 24 Hour Locksmith Brisbane - Key Cutting, Security Locks, Car Locksmith, Car Keys & Transponder Keys

Sorry for the late response.

Regards
Andrew

Thanks again for the replies...

Couldn't these jerks just stamp the damn fob! Why does it need to be so hard!

Originally Posted by s7000

Thanks again for the replies...

Couldn't these jerks just stamp the damn fob! Why does it need to be so hard!

Originally Posted by schuy1

It's not funny! It's the worst!!! New, a Disco is what... 70k? The least they could do is make getting one of the most important parts easy. JERKS!