Remote Key

[kevemo]

have bought a second hand remote key of ebay for my galaxy as i didnt get one with the car when i bought it

took it in to get re cut and the guy said it was no good and couldnt be reprogramed as it was a crypto one at least i think thats what he called it

what i want to know is he correct and is the key useless

[NikpV]

I think we are going to need some detail here if you are going to get any help

 

year/model of car]

type of key (Ird/radio based)

 

Secondhand?? you mean its already been cut for a lock and you are having a new blade in it????

 

The PATS uses radio frequency identification technology and a unique encryption code

 

how about putting your car details in your sig - for starters

[kevemo]

how do i know witch type of key it is ,not had it re cut with a new blade yet as i havent found anywere that does the blanks yet.

my car is a w reg 2.3 petrol zetec

[NikpV]

 

ok does it look like this ?

 

for your reg car it needs to be a wireless (radio based) key like the above or a vw flip type key (some work others don't)

 

it should have a pats chip inside which can be encoded to allow your car to start provided you have 2 keys that work

[jkspoff]

I had a blank brand new remote key cut that I bought off ebay by local dealer and programmed to the car for

[kevemo]

 

ok does it look like this ?

 

for your reg car it needs to be a wireless (radio based) key like the above or a vw flip type key (some work others don't)

 

it should have a pats chip inside which can be encoded to allow your car to start provided you have 2 keys that work

 

 

my key is the same as that, only prob is i 2 other keys one key that operates the ignition ,boot and passenger door its a torch key and another key that only opens the drivers door and central locking wich is just a bog standard key does this meen i am stuffed

[NikpV]

as long as both your othe keys will start and run the car then you can code a third (up to eight in total). But to do that you must have the correct mechanical key ie re-blade and cut (if possible)

 

Pats key coding

 

coding remote key

 

 

You can't recode fopr pats operation without the correct blade but you may be able to code the remote by using one of your other keys for the first stage of the process

 

having re-read your post I think you may be stuffed - the only way of getting another key programmed if you only have one that runs the car is to go to frauds and get them to put it on their wds 2000 m/c. I would recommend you do this because as it stands if you lose then only key that runs the car you will have to get it towed to a dealer etc