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[steem21]

Code card requirement for new keys

Hi All,

My secondhand 1.4 Active Sport GP did not come with a manual key so I now have to buy one. My question is, Do I need to purchase a Code Card along with the key to allow my key to be programmed? Or do I save myself the £10 and just pay for the key and the time it takes to programme it?

Thanks

Steve

 

[Stoneford]

Re: Code card requirement for new keys

I was just quoted £94 plus £10 for the code card plus £56 for programming on a non-remote central locking key for my MK2 Punto - rip off?

I shall phone round for another quote

 

[ChrisUK]

Re: Code card requirement for new keys

I was just quoted £94 plus £10 for the code card plus £56 for programming on a non-remote central locking key for my MK2 Punto - rip off?

I shall phone round for another quote

Yes rip off... They saw you coming. Should be £140 all in for a remote key!. Also your in the wrong section .

 

[Dreamfall]

This is nothing new. It takes less than 3 minutes for the dealer to re-programme a key. If you have an Audi or BMW (I did) the dealers will try to charge you around £56 for each & every change they make.

(eg. Autolocking, memory adjustment of seats & exterior mirrors on remote unlocking etc.) Every function change to the key costs £56!

Here's another example: Pay £2100 to BMW for integrated SatNav. Collect brand new car & find out that the Navteq DVD map disk supplied is 6 months out of date (I know, cos I've done it). BMW dealer then demands £270 for the latest DVD map disk (they update the maps twice a year). Sensible people will find out how to download the map disks for free. I rant on - sorry

 

[T14086]

This is nothing new. It takes less than 3 minutes for the dealer to re-programme a key.

i'll give you £50 if you can programme fiat key in 3 minutes

 

[Superboy]

What is actually involved......and how long does it take Mr. 'T' ?