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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: philayl on 22 September 2006, 20:07:48

Title: Spare key fob
Post by: philayl on 22 September 2006, 20:07:48
Hi, I have bought a used key fob off ebay, it is the two button type, one above the other, and with the chrome bar at the top for attaching to the key ring. My question is this, what do I need to do to get it work with my car, a 1999 CDX 2.5?
Title: Re: Spare key fob
Post by: STMO123 on 22 September 2006, 20:25:30
A dealer..I think :(

Maybe these guys could help

http://www.remotekey.co.uk/cars/vauxhall/
Title: Re: Spare key fob
Post by: tunnie on 22 September 2006, 20:28:42
is the key blank? That just needs to be cut.

If not you need to take it apart and have a new key bit put in (metal bit)

Do you have the "CarPass" ? This should have been supplied with the car and is a credit card sized peice of paper, it has a load of numbers on it which are specific to your car.

You need this to get any remote programmed to you car, if you don't have this you need to go to a Vx dealer with your V5 log book and get a car pass. Basically they contact Vx and it takes a few days to get the details...
Title: Re: Spare key fob
Post by: Kev on 22 September 2006, 20:38:11
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Basically they contact Vx and it takes a few days to get the details...
...and will set you back around 15 quid, just for the pass.  >:(

The fob will need to be Tech2'd.  ::)
Title: Re: Spare key fob
Post by: philayl on 22 September 2006, 20:44:36
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is the key blank? That just needs to be cut.

If not you need to take it apart and have a new key bit put in (metal bit)

Do you have the "CarPass" ? This should have been supplied with the car and is a credit card sized peice of paper, it has a load of numbers on it which are specific to your car.

You need this to get any remote programmed to you car, if you don't have this you need to go to a Vx dealer with your V5 log book and get a car pass. Basically they contact Vx and it takes a few days to get the details...

It's just the remote part, I am going to attach my key off the old remote. I didn't get the CarPass when I bought the car, are they expensive from Vauxhall? Also any idea what Vauxhall charge to program the remote?
Title: Re: Spare key fob
Post by: Timbuk on 22 September 2006, 20:55:44
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is the key blank? That just needs to be cut.

If not you need to take it apart and have a new key bit put in (metal bit)

Do you have the "CarPass" ? This should have been supplied with the car and is a credit card sized peice of paper, it has a load of numbers on it which are specific to your car.

You need this to get any remote programmed to you car, if you don't have this you need to go to a Vx dealer with your V5 log book and get a car pass. Basically they contact Vx and it takes a few days to get the details...

It's just the remote part, I am going to attach my key off the old remote. I didn't get the CarPass when I bought the car, are they expensive from Vauxhall? Also any idea what Vauxhall charge to program the remote?

As kev said the pass is about 15 quid and programming is about 40 quid, but remember dealer prices vary or if there not sure they will just make it up ;)
Title: Re: Spare key fob
Post by: Tony H on 22 September 2006, 21:09:58
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is the key blank? That just needs to be cut.

If not you need to take it apart and have a new key bit put in (metal bit)

Do you have the "CarPass" ? This should have been supplied with the car and is a credit card sized peice of paper, it has a load of numbers on it which are specific to your car.

You need this to get any remote programmed to you car, if you don't have this you need to go to a Vx dealer with your V5 log book and get a car pass. Basically they contact Vx and it takes a few days to get the details...

It's just the remote part, I am going to attach my key off the old remote. I didn't get the CarPass when I bought the car, are they expensive from Vauxhall? Also any idea what Vauxhall charge to program the remote?

As kev said the pass is about 15 quid and programming is about 40 quid, but remember dealer prices vary or if there not sure they will just make it up ;)
If you have your old blade with the chip in place you should be able to syncronise the key to your car itself. put key in igniton turn to position 1 press the door open or close button for a few seconds. to confirm syncronisation the door should lock and unlock. worth a try before taking it to Vx.
Title: Re: Spare key fob
Post by: philayl on 23 September 2006, 12:15:33
Thanks for the info lads, will try the synchro later, nothing to lose by giving it a go eh!
Title: Re: Spare key fob
Post by: Kev on 23 September 2006, 12:18:18
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Thanks for the info lads, will try the synchro later, nothing to lose by giving it a go eh!
Yep give it a blast, no harm in trying. Let us know how you go.  ;)
Title: Re: Spare key fob
Post by: TheBoy on 23 September 2006, 15:49:08
Alas, syncronising will not work. The remote fob needs to be programmed to the car via Tech2 (or similar locksmith tool), and will need the 4 digit immobiliser PIN from the carpass.

Dealer prices vary, but my local is £30 + VAT for carpass (bloody crooks) and £45 + VAT for the Tech2 bit.

Thank god I own a Tech2!
Title: Re: Spare key fob
Post by: Kev on 23 September 2006, 21:23:55
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Alas, syncronising will not work. The remote fob needs to be programmed to the car via Tech2 (or similar locksmith tool), and will need the 4 digit immobiliser PIN from the carpass.

Dealer prices vary, but my local is £30 + VAT for carpass (bloody crooks) and £45 + VAT for the Tech2 bit.

Thank god I own a Tech2!
30 quid for a car pass, did he have a mask on?
Title: Re: Spare key fob
Post by: TheBoy on 23 September 2006, 21:28:33
I know. Disgraceful. Crap dealer, even by Vauxhall's normal low standard. Con merchants, and the service manager is a lying git, as confirmed by his own staff  >:(

Can you tell what I think of Crownhill Vauxhall/Evans Halshaw in Milton Keynes?
Title: Re: Spare key fob
Post by: Kev on 23 September 2006, 21:37:56
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I know. Disgraceful. Crap dealer, even by Vauxhall's normal low standard. Con merchants, and the service manager is a lying git, as confirmed by his own staff  >:(

Can you tell what I think of Crownhill Vauxhall/Evans Halshaw in Milton Keynes?
You'll not be taking him in a bottle of Glenfiddich then at the new year i presume.  ;D
Title: Re: Spare key fob
Post by: TheBoy on 23 September 2006, 21:49:03
errr, no!
Title: Re: Spare key fob
Post by: CaptainZok on 23 September 2006, 22:04:35
Glenfiddich bottle refilled with something else maybe? :o
Title: Re: Spare key fob
Post by: TheBoy on 24 September 2006, 09:15:15
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Glenfiddich bottle refilled with something else maybe? :o
Petrol, and a bit of lit rag hanging out the top....  ;D
Title: Re: Spare key fob
Post by: The Barge Captain on 25 September 2006, 13:16:32
Not quite as subtle as filling it with your own concentrated morning after the night before urine and resealing it!