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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: Andy H on 22 April 2011, 22:27:20

Title: Key Programming
Post by: Andy H on 22 April 2011, 22:27:20

Finally got around to buying a new horseshoe key and 3 button fob for my Omega.

I am now ready to have the key programmed and the firmware update in the slushbox and climate control.

The question is: do I take a chance and entrust the job to the local main dealer? my preference would be to meet up with an OOF expert to have the job done properly but I think the nearest to me is Kevin Wood (and he's a long way from Cornwall).

Title: Re: Key Programming
Post by: RobG on 22 April 2011, 22:29:34

If distance is a problem you haven`t got much of a choice. Dealer will do it just depends what he`s going have you over for

Title: Re: Key Programming
Post by: Andy H on 22 April 2011, 22:52:04

I do drive up to London fairly often. The distance isn't a problem,  getting myself organised might be ::)

Title: Re: Key Programming
Post by: TheBoy on 23 April 2011, 23:14:15

If you're almost passing, Kevin Wood would be my choice over a dealer :y

Not sure if I'm getting down to Cornwall this year

Title: Re: Key Programming
Post by: Lazydocker on 23 April 2011, 23:47:55

Worst case scenario, wait until September and come to Newent to get it done :y

Title: Re: Key Programming
Post by: Martin_1962 on 28 April 2011, 12:08:27

Do you still have the old one?

Title: Re: Key Programming
Post by: Andy H on 28 April 2011, 22:23:01

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Do you still have the old one?

No, unfortunately  :( I bought the car with only one key.

The key I have is suffering now. I fitted a new rubber case (from ebay) which makes it look better but the boot release is a bit temperamental.

I have bought some new SMD switches from Farnell which I will fit myself (but not before the new key has been programmed).

Title: Re: Key Programming
Post by: TheBoy on 28 April 2011, 22:25:53

That reminds me, I really must pop some new switches int the Elite's fob...   ...I've had the switches on the shelf for about 9 months ;D

Title: Re: Key Programming
Post by: Andy H on 28 April 2011, 22:28:38

I have sent Kevin Wood a PM (and had a reply). I don't know yet when I might be able to arrange a visit.

Hopefully soon because the gearbox and climate control can be very irritating.......

Title: Re: Key Programming
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 29 April 2011, 23:58:18

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Finally got around to buying a new horseshoe key and 3 button fob for my Omega.

I am now ready to have the key programmed and the firmware update in the slushbox and climate control.

The question is: do I take a chance and entrust the job to the local main dealer? my preference would be to meet up with an OOF expert to have the job done properly but I think the nearest to me is Kevin Wood (and he's a long way from Cornwall).

Before I found this forum, I paid £45 to Toomey Vx, for half hour labour to program the 2nd key.

Won't make that mistake again  >:( :(

Title: Re: Key Programming
Post by: Andy H on 14 June 2015, 21:29:42

I still haven't fitted my key fob switches ::)

Just in case I never find them again the switches I bought were Farnell part no 186-7993