|
|
|
Feb 13, 2019 18:42:25 GMT
|
|
Having successfully managed to lose the only key for my X90 (1998), what's the best way to get it running again bearing in mind I would like to do away with the imobileser anyway? Can a locksmith program a key from a chassis number or is it a dealer only job or would it be cheaper to have the ECU reprogrammed? Thanks, Phil.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Feb 13, 2019 22:11:22 GMT
|
|
I got a BMW 325 (immobiliser) key cut at the official stealership a few years ago for under £20 - they needed V5 & ID, then took less than a week.
Great price, absolute bargain, shame somebody had swapped ecu's so the "as good as new" key didn't work.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I got new keys for an old Ford Falcon with well over 400,000 km on it from the local dealership. The original keys were so worn that they didn't work any more. The mechanic just read the car number off the build plate and ordered the keys for me. Cost something like $12 NZ per key from memory. Few years ago now but it's got to be worth a go.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Do you have key cover on your insurance, or with the AA? Otherwise, like the chaps above said, try a dealer for a replacement.  |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Feb 14, 2019 11:42:47 GMT
|
|
I am pretty sure only the dealer will have access to the codes required to cut and program a new key.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Feb 14, 2019 12:03:38 GMT
|
Having successfully managed to lose the only key for my X90 (1998), what's the best way to get it running again bearing in mind I would like to do away with the imobileser anyway? Can a locksmith program a key from a chassis number or is it a dealer only job or would it be cheaper to have the ECU reprogrammed? Thanks, Phil. I can't speak for that particular vehicle, but I know the auto electrician and locksmith that we use can certainly do it at least on certain vehicles. He did it on a modern-ish BMW for us. |
| |
 Specialist Bodyshop & Fabrication Classic, Retro, Prestige & Custom Small Repairs to Concours Restorations Mechanical Work Vintage to Modern |
|
|
|
|
Feb 14, 2019 12:43:08 GMT
|
|
Thanks people, out of interest, if I went down the secondhand parts route, would I need to buy a key + key halo + imobileser + ECU or just the first three items?
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Feb 14, 2019 14:20:43 GMT
|
|
the bit around the ignition Barrel is just an aerial, which parts you need depends on the arrangement, whether its an integrated cl and immobiliser or separate, unsure of the hondas of that era, but for a pug with i.r locking you need the chip ecu and immobiliser box, for the rf type you need the matching fob as well
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Feb 14, 2019 19:20:53 GMT
|
|
Thanks for the help. Still waiting for a reply from 3 dealers! Had on look and a Google and found out it's a Mitsubishi ECU but can't seem to find an immobiliser module, could it be built-in to the ECU? Thanks.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Sept 8, 2020 13:13:08 GMT
|
|
guaranteed you find the darned key again, right after getting another sorted out.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sept 8, 2020 13:14:21 GMT
|
|
I would be tempted to ring an auto locksmith.
However I've also been surprised how cheap BMW were for a new key and barrel, took in V5 and a couple of forms of ID so worth visiting a dealers spares department in person if you can
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Sept 8, 2020 14:18:28 GMT
|
|
Mobile auto lock smith, I brought Fiesta ST from a salvage auction got it delivered to my house got the lock smith round and he made new keys and coded them no bother.
|
| |
|
|
Rich
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 6,234 
Club RR Member Number: 160
|
Lost key, best way forward?Rich
@foxmcintyre
Club Retro Rides Member 160
|
Sept 8, 2020 17:15:56 GMT
|
|
Why are so many people bumping really old lost key threads?! Stahp plz.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Sept 8, 2020 18:28:02 GMT
|
|
just shows how UN observant i am, didn't even look at the post date ...just tried to help...is my feeble pathetic excuse for being a sheep.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Sept 8, 2020 18:42:57 GMT
|
Why are so many people bumping really old lost key threads?! Stahp plz. Obviously lots of people joining up to spam the threads... |
| |
|
|
