Bought a used Key Fob and blank Key. How do I change out the key in the fob? Tried a search, but didn't see anything. Am I right in assuming that the new Key/Fob will need to be programmed by a locksmith or dealer?

 

DOesn't the Owner Manual tell you how to change the battery ? Part of this is separating the key from the fob, so one can get at the battery. A reprogram will have to be done to your new key. When I bought a second key, the original had to be programmed as well.

 

Want to replace the key blade only with a new blank to have cut. The batterey is fine. Thanks for the response, I appreciate it.

 

Splitting the key into its two parts to change a battery also allows the key part to be replaced.

 

Bought a new key blank from UK, and a nice used remote. Got the key cut and will get it all programed when I travel to a larger city. So far, I'm into it about $60.00 and programming looks to cost $50.00. So, for $110.00 I'll have an addtional key and remote. Not sure how that compares with the dealer but most quotes I got were for about $300.00 new. The key blanck is held in the fob by a small roll pin.

 

You're doing OK so far on cost.

 

Update:

Got the key/fob programmed and remote programmed. Total cost was $109.00, so I'm happy with that result. It seems to be hard to find a locksmith that has the correct computer to program the keys.

When he tried to program the remote, the instructions were what I have seen on the web but it didn't work. I told him to try it with the door shut and it worked.

Next project is painting the rotors black, calipers silver (silver car) and finishing with red Jaguar decals.

 

It's going to look a nice car. More cleaning work, though !

 

i agree with you Gribblet! its really hard to find an independent locksmith with the right equipments for programming. when i lost my car keys ( that happened over a year ago) i called the dealer to ask them how much was the cost for a replacement key they. and guess what? £350 just for a new manual key and programming but they also wanted me to bring the car to their garage (which was impossible because i didn't have any key to drive it, i know i know! was suppose to have a spare key but i managed to lose that too ) anyway the towing company wanted £110 for that. is it really the expensive to get a replacement? so complicated! anyway after a lot of research and calls i was lucky to find one here SEARCH UK mobile car auto locksmith replacement car key suppliers | Car Keys costs | Key Speclaists | Trasponder Remote Fobs i got charged £180 for the new fob key and the programming was incuded plus he also gave me a manual spare for £40 .. i had the best deal after tons of calls i did.. everybody was either not able to do it or too expensive, some are either higher than the dealer!