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[jtypecav]

Hi all,

Currently have a sticky situation. My step mum borrowed the MV, lost the key and has now flown home (ex-pat) and left it in a public car park (by my work).

It is the only key and I know I don't have a car pass for it.  It is probably OK for about a day or so maybe a couple - but I do need to get a solution urgently. Assuming the key is gone for good, how would you progress?

I know I could apply for new CP from my stealer and get a new key (or two!) cut, but I'm worried about the time (and the cost) and the circling parking enforcement!

The car is in Bristol and is in a vulnerable (if free) position by my work.

I know there are other 'key' threads, but perhaps not as time sensitive as this one!

Andy

[tunnie]

your a bit cream knackered here, carpass will allow another key to be programmed, but I don't think they hold the actual blade settings, not sure you can get another cut, might have to fit replacement barrel 

Either way think you will be smashing a window to get in 

I'd be a bit angry at anyone who borrowed my car, lost the keys then flew away!

[Agemo]

You may find a breaker on here, with a full set-up for sale, i.e. keys, ing barrel, ocks, ECUs etc. Sounds a bit of a rave, but cheaper than the other options. 

[Agemo]

You may find a breaker on here, with a full set-up for sale, i.e. keys, ing barrel, ocks, ECUs etc. Sounds a bit of a rave, but cheaper than the other options. 

Obviously I meant IGN BARREL, LOCKS etc.

[Nick W]

You're all making this really complicated!

Why replace the lockset, which isn't easy without having the key, or particularly cheap.

A decent automotive locksmith will cut and code a key for about £150, while you wait.

Job done.

[tunnie]

You're all making this really complicated!

Why replace the lockset, which isn't easy without having the key, or particularly cheap.

A decent automotive locksmith will cut and code a key for about £150, while you wait.

Job done.

Without an original to copy?

They also won't be coding a key without carpass 

[jtypecav]

Nick, That changed the tone of this post I was about to make from a **** to a "if needs must.."

I've seen this place - http://www.lockcity.co.uk/auto-locksmiths.html  who are based in Bristol. Will give them a ring tomorrow.

Was having a nightmare imagining it having to smash windows and get it recovered home lifeless.. 

[jtypecav]

You're all making this really complicated!

Why replace the lockset, which isn't easy without having the key, or particularly cheap.

A decent automotive locksmith will cut and code a key for about £150, while you wait.

Job done.

Without an original to copy?

They also won't be coding a key without carpass 

OK, less positive sounding now! Although Don't mind paying for another car pass. I thought there would be a physical key blade number on that pass too? Or am I mistaken?

[tunnie]

Need car pass, to get going. That will allow another to be programmed,I cannot remember if car pass has the details on the actual blade itself.

I'd get the car pass, buy a keyfob, not sure where you are, but an admin here might be near you to code it. 

That will open it...

Then either get a new key cut, if details available (Vx will be super expensive for new blade I should imagine)

[tunnie]

getting car pass can take time though (hence mentioning smashing to get in) depends if you can leave it there while you get another fob coded up.

[RobG]

Car pass will have immob. code for fob and key code for new key to be cut

[Jimbob]

You can order a new key from Vauxhall, you will need a car pass first though.

[TheBoy]

If its ir type, immobiliser might be bypassable temporarily.  If rf, need a new transponder programmed, and a mechanical blade

[markspark]

is there no way on a mig to drop the front window from under the muck guard wiring 12 volt to the pins (correct ones of course) damageless entry then work from there

[TheBoy]

is there no way on a mig to drop the front window from under the muck guard wiring 12 volt to the pins (correct ones of course) damageless entry then work from there

Nope. That would be pretty insecure on a modern design