Lost my only key !!!

Ryan Templar · Oct 27, 2020

Rang the main dealer and they are saying it’s £742 for a new one. Can this be correct. Locksmith is saying he can’t do it without the main dealer key. Am I being bad over. Any suggestions to save a few quid.

sierrafery · Oct 27, 2020

The main dealer should give you the key code FOC based on ownership evidence and having that a specialised auto locksmith should be able to cut and program one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-COMP...4379ae76cff6a5ad57b1|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2334524

Nodge68 · Oct 28, 2020

Ryan Templar said:
Rang the main dealer and they are saying it’s £742 for a new one. Can this be correct. Locksmith is saying he can’t do it without the main dealer key. Am I being bad over. Any suggestions to save a few quid.

Knowing what vehicle it is would be helpful.

discool · Oct 28, 2020

Nodge68 said:
Knowing what vehicle it is would be helpful.

Simples to find out, just go and look a the OPs profile page - information... which states 2007 D3

Stanleysteamer · Oct 28, 2020

At any price I'd have a dam good look for that fri gin key!
Happens more often than you'd think and peeps have found them in the weirdest places!

JUKE179r · Oct 28, 2020

Stanleysteamer said:
At any price I'd have a dam good look for that fri gin key!
Happens more often than you'd think and peeps have found them in the weirdest places!

Indeed. I'd start by checking the ignition key barrel.

Nodge68 · Oct 28, 2020

Ryan Templar said:
Any suggestions to save a few quid.

The dealer should be able to order a replacement key that fits the ignition lock, but it will be programming to the BCU, which adds to the cost.
Unfortunately you can't just get a key cut, as it might turn the ignition lock, but it won't start as the immobiliser will be active.

discool said:
Simples to find out, just go and look a the OPs profile page - information... which states 2007 D3

I didn't look, as very few people bother filling out the vehicle details.

meego · Oct 29, 2020

Nodge68 said:
The dealer should be able to order a replacement key that fits the ignition lock, but it will be programming to the BCU, which adds to the cost.
Unfortunately you can't just get a key cut, as it might turn the ignition lock, but it won't start as the immobiliser will be active.

I didn't look, as very few people bother filling out the vehicle details.

Why should you ?? If the OP can’t be arsed telling you what car it is, why would you be arsed looking at his profile to find out

Stanleysteamer · Oct 31, 2020

Sorry to say this, but I have often looked on member's details to see what LR they have and, tbh, I find most actooly do put them in.
But obvs not all.
And it IS stupid to ask for help if you don't provide the info!

neilly · Oct 31, 2020

Well as the OP spent all of 50 minutes waiting for a reply, before disappearing into the ethernet, I should imagine:

a) He got an answer elsewhere
b) Found his key
c) Decided to pay the main dealer his monies.

Cheers

discool · Nov 1, 2020

neilly said:
Well as the OP spent all of 50 minutes waiting for a reply, before disappearing into the ethernet, I should imagine:

a) He got an answer elsewhere
b) Found his key
c) Decided to pay the main dealer his monies.

Cheers

In other words they used a bit of logic so well done.

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