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New Key / Old Key Query
« on: 23 March 2013, 19:23:50 »
I've had quotes for a spare key of £150 upwards.  Is there any way to get one cheaper?  I have a key from a previous Omega I had, but it seems that is no use.

Any thoughts?

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Re: New Key / Old Key Query
« Reply #1 on: 23 March 2013, 19:30:24 »
I know it was four years ago but i paid only £160 for two new keys and had them programmed into my car.and new pass card for my mig...so i think that for just one key is expensive...
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Re: New Key / Old Key Query
« Reply #2 on: 23 March 2013, 19:53:17 »
Get horseshoe incl blank mmobiliser chip of ebay - less than £10.
Get key cut to original (local friendly locksmith) - cost? cheap - don't know as mine was cut foc
Get used fob off ebay (make sure same manufacturer as original) - £20

Get programmed to car (need car pass + tech2) - The boy on here did mine

Total cost less than £50 :y
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Re: New Key / Old Key Query
« Reply #3 on: 23 March 2013, 19:54:42 »
I have a used fob - how do i tell its the same as the original manufacturer?
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Re: New Key / Old Key Query
« Reply #4 on: 23 March 2013, 19:55:35 »
Check the pcb mate :y
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Re: New Key / Old Key Query
« Reply #5 on: 23 March 2013, 19:57:13 »
Excuse the ignorance.

PCB?
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Re: New Key / Old Key Query
« Reply #6 on: 23 March 2013, 20:04:19 »
Quote from: zarehs on 23 March 2013, 19:57:13
Excuse the ignorance.

PCB?





Printed Circuit Board . Open up your old key & your current one & compare the manufacturer & serial numbers. :y


See here: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90483.msg1155297#msg1155297
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Re: New Key / Old Key Query
« Reply #7 on: 23 March 2013, 20:10:41 »
Do both the manufacturer and serial numbers have to match, or just the manufacturer?
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Re: New Key / Old Key Query
« Reply #8 on: 23 March 2013, 20:42:09 »
I bought a new remote this morning from a local locksmith.
Cost £66, coded to the car.
Whilst he had the tech2 connected, I had the spare, working but nothing to do with my car, coded so that it now works.

At that sort of price I can't see the point of arsing about with used parts, especially when they're a bit delicate
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Re: New Key / Old Key Query
« Reply #9 on: 23 March 2013, 20:53:55 »
PFL fobs are fairly robust. FL ones are poor.

I tend to buy fob from dealer, about £27 trade. Key and transponder from egay, £10 delivered. Obviously, progamming costs me nothing ;D
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Re: New Key / Old Key Query
« Reply #10 on: 23 March 2013, 23:31:24 »
im about to go go for a second key too ..ive only got one..and no vx pass..gonna cost a bomb.
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Re: New Key / Old Key Query
« Reply #11 on: 23 March 2013, 23:49:10 »
Quote from: bigtimecube on 23 March 2013, 23:31:24
im about to go go for a second key too ..ive only got one..and no vx pass..gonna cost a bomb.

The customer after me couldn't find her car pass. Adds another £20. Still way cheaper than Vauxhall, and they don't do it while you wait.
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Re: New Key / Old Key Query
« Reply #12 on: 24 March 2013, 09:58:50 »
Quote from: bigtimecube on 23 March 2013, 23:31:24
im about to go go for a second key too ..ive only got one..and no vx pass..gonna cost a bomb.
Have a word with that Marks DTM fella, up in West Bridgford. He'll sort you out cheaper than any dealer :y. He knows his onions, so I've heard ;D
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Re: New Key / Old Key Query
« Reply #13 on: 24 March 2013, 10:52:03 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 March 2013, 09:58:50
Quote from: bigtimecube on 23 March 2013, 23:31:24
im about to go go for a second key too ..ive only got one..and no vx pass..gonna cost a bomb.
Have a word with that Marks DTM fella, up in West Bridgford. He'll sort you out cheaper than any dealer :y. He knows his onions, so I've heard ;D
But i take it i still need to get car pass first from vx
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Re: New Key / Old Key Query
« Reply #14 on: 24 March 2013, 18:40:05 »
Quote from: bigtimecube on 24 March 2013, 10:52:03
Quote from: TheBoy on 24 March 2013, 09:58:50
Quote from: bigtimecube on 23 March 2013, 23:31:24
im about to go go for a second key too ..ive only got one..and no vx pass..gonna cost a bomb.
Have a word with that Marks DTM fella, up in West Bridgford. He'll sort you out cheaper than any dealer :y. He knows his onions, so I've heard ;D
But i take it i still need to get car pass first from vx
I would say so, but shop around, as they do vary in price. MDTM may be able to recommend local dealers. Or drop AndyC a PM, see if its viable and cost effective from him :)
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