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[John Lewis]

I just got told by the stealers they can't be reprogrammed to a new car. Is this absolute BS?

[CaptainZok]

I just got told by the stealers they can't be reprogrammed to a new car. Is this absolute BS?

You will need the immobiliser code from your carpass and a nice man who knows how to use a Tech2.
TB or Mark's DTM are probably your nearest so in answer to your question YES provided it's the same type of fob, but what do you expect from a dealer.

[Kevin Wood]

I just got told by the stealers they can't be reprogrammed to a new car. Is this absolute BS?

You will need the immobiliser code from your carpass and a nice man who knows how to use a Tech2.
TB or Mark's DTM are probably your nearest so in answer to your question YES provided it's the same type of fob, but what do you expect from a dealer.

QED

Kevin

[Kevin Wood]

.. although technically, the programming is of the car to recognise the fob, not of the key fob itself, so what they said was correct, but of zero value.

Kevin

[TheBoy]

obviously Vx provide lots of different types of fobs.  So if it was an incompatible type, they were correct.

[John Lewis]

Aye, thought so. Love that highlighting Kevin, haha. Nope, its the same type of fob - R Reg versus S reg, 2 button entry. I have 2 keys for the old one, and a Timpsons-tastic transponder and rubbish key fob version for my new car that loses its pairing from time to time.

I have the car pass, guess I will just need to get a key blank then and speak to a nice person with a Tech2 next time I have some cash!!


Thanks all  

[Ridgeback]

Quickest way to check compatibility is pop off the blade (make sure the transponder doesn't fall out) and split the case, remove the circuit board starting at the top as there are 2 small retaining lugs at the bottom.
Examine the circuit boards and if they have the same number and component layout they are compatible.
There are several 2 button remotes specific to model and whether alarmed or not.
Model numbers ie M-AM, T-AM, TX5468 etc on the back of the cases wear out after a couple of years.
If you can read the number that's not a guarantee its correct, as someone may have replaced the original case with another one., so best to check the circuit board.
Depending on the year, the chips may not be compatible as earlier models had a chip with white printing, later gold printing.
This information may already be on the forum archive and I'm simply repeating it.
I've started to photograph and index remotes, but like all good intentions seems to have faded on to something more pressing.
I've been asked on numerous occassions to program keys/remote that people have bought from EBay that were guaranteed to be suitable for their make/model, some worked OK, others had the transponders missing/wrong type or wrong/broken fob.
If you need any further assistance send me a PM

[MV6Matt]

Would Martin do that as part of his Key service?

[Martin_1962]

Would Martin do that as part of his Key service?

No reprogramming stuff - just do physical repairs