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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: antclarke on 02 November 2010, 13:10:08

Title: Key types
Post by: antclarke on 02 November 2010, 13:10:08

Hi all, I want to get another key for my Omega off ebay but not sure what to get. 1 ad says I need that key because I have a factory fit alarm & other ads say their key will work & don't mention anything about alarms?? Do I need to get a certain key because of the factory fit alarm or can any key be programmed?

Title: Re: Key types
Post by: Welung666 on 02 November 2010, 13:16:06

You'll need a 2 button remote from eGay, the one with the larger rubber buttons not the plastic moulded bobble buttons. For a new key (horseshoe type) again search eGay for an uncut blade. Buy the chip from Vx as they aren't that expensive (try contacting andyc on here for TC prices) :y

You will then need a Tech2 session to program the transponder chip and remote to your car. You will also need the car pass with the security code printed on it. For prices see http://theboy.omegaowners.com

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Title: Re: Key types
Post by: antclarke on 02 November 2010, 13:43:15

Thanks for the info Welung, does the key have to be for an alarmed vehicle or will any key work (obviously the correct style key) and do you have to fit a new transponder or can a 2nd hand transponder be programmed to my car?

Title: Re: Key types
Post by: Welung666 on 02 November 2010, 13:58:28

The remote HAS to be from an alarmed car, check the part numbers, if you have to ask the seller for the part number. 2nd hand transponder is fine.

Title: Re: Key types
Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 November 2010, 14:01:24

There are about 3 different types of remote and they have to be exactly right in order to work. In my experience it doesn't seem to correlate with whether an alarm is fitted or not.

Furthermore, often they get fitted with replacement cases so the numbers on the back can't be relied on.

I would advise you to take apart your existing key and photograph the PCB inside. Get the seller to do the same and only if it's exactly the same is it worth buying.

TBH - they aren't that expensive from a main dealer (if you leave the pairing out) so that's often the most hassle-free option.

You will need the remote and a key blade with an immobiliser chip fitted. Get the key cut and then it's a Tech 2 job to pair both the immobiliser and the fob remote to your car. You will need the car pass with the car's security code.

Kevin