Keys, Keys, Keys

That's a fairly detailed run down of the system, thanks heaps for that.:) Looks like it will be very hard to fudge a key and transponder any time soon:(.

If someone manages to do this before I save up to get one from a stealer, let me know...:D

Cheers - Gav.

I haven't looked into wether it would get upset or not, but I guess you could simply take the transponder out of the key, stick it in the barrel ring under the trim, and then have as many key's cut as you like from the cheap ebay ones, but a few from the wreckers to get the remote electronics and sync them all to your car.

I guess technically it voids insurance as your car wouldn't be imobilised, but you should in theory have as many keys as you want with keyless entry for much cheaper?

very dodgy though ;)

1. Buy a phone card from Woolies /Coles wherever ..the "Daybreak" are OK, you can call the UK for about 3-4cents/min.
2. With said phone card call a couple of UK dealers and speak to the parts people. Ask if they will arrange a replacement key for you.

3. If "Yes"! Email them the VIN for your vehicles plus scanned copy of your Rego papers/image of driver's licence/deed of sale/ close up photo of original key blade : this is important.

For about 200 quid / A$350 you can get a brand new remote fob/key ...takes about 3 weeks and includes the cost for registered mail from the UK. This saves about A$400 on the local dealer price ...

OR

4. send similar details to friend in the UK ask them to organise. If they explain it is for export, there's no VAT.

(WARNING) on my first try (for P38) the key they sent was the wrong one:angrylock:
That's why the photo of your original key is important...
All's good now however!:D

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Originally Posted by jsp

I haven't looked into wether it would get upset or not, but I guess you could simply take the transponder out of the key, stick it in the barrel ring under the trim, and then have as many key's cut as you like from the cheap ebay ones, but a few from the wreckers to get the remote electronics and sync them all to your car.

I guess technically it voids insurance as your car wouldn't be imobilised, but you should in theory have as many keys as you want with keyless entry for much cheaper?

very dodgy though ;)

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Interesting thought... I might see if that works...:p

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Originally Posted by Hoges

1. Buy a phone card from Woolies /Coles wherever ..the "Daybreak" are OK, you can call the UK for about 3-4cents/min.
2. With said phone card call a couple of UK dealers and speak to the parts people. Ask if they will arrange a replacement key for you.

3. If "Yes"! Email them the VIN for your vehicles plus scanned copy of your Rego papers/image of driver's licence/deed of sale/ close up photo of original key blade : this is important.

For about 200 quid / A$350 you can get a brand new remote fob/key ...takes about 3 weeks and includes the cost for registered mail from the UK. This saves about A$400 on the local dealer price ...

OR

4. send similar details to friend in the UK ask them to organise. If they explain it is for export, there's no VAT.

(WARNING) on my first try (for P38) the key they sent was the wrong one:angrylock:
That's why the photo of your original key is important...
All's good now however!:D

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That is a great idea.:). Been quoted $650 to get one locally.