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IS it possible to reprogram fob key?

  • 07-05-2010 9:01pm
    #1
    1059007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭


    Hey, just after buying clio III model and only came with one key. Rang up dealer for replacement and wanted €180 which is a rip. I was on ebay and can buy a used key for few euro, just wondering if its technically possible to reprogram the fob to my car? Anyone advice would be much appreciated.

    Cheers,:D
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  • #2
    robtri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,473 ✭✭✭robtri


    yep... happens all the time, but you will need to bring it to a renault garage with your car...


  • #3
    Max Power1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,272 ✭✭✭✭Max Power1


    same question but related to a rover. Is there any garages that can do that for rover key fobs?


  • #4
    1059007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭1059007


    Sweet thanks robtri,

    Only thing the key Im buying have 3 buttons, where mine only has two. the 3rd is for the boot but i presume that doesnt make matter?

    Cheers


  • #5
    Stoolbend
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭Stoolbend


    A good locksmith should be able to help you out. It'd be cheaper than main dealer.


  • #6
    af_thefragile
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,171 ✭✭✭af_thefragile


    I've got a similar problem with my Ford Puma.
    It only came with one chipped key and two T bar spares.
    It says you need two chipped keys to program the fob key so that you can start the car with it along with just opening and closing the doors...


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  • #7
    kyote00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,604 ✭✭✭kyote00


    Usually (but Renault may be different), you can program a new key once you still have one key programmed.

    There is usally a sequence of steps (crasy sequence of opening doors, switch on and off) with the new key and old key...

    Here is the sequence for a clio II, a bit more googling needed for clio III

    http://www.programyourkeys.com/Renault_Clio_II_Key_Remote_Control_Fob_Transponder_Programming.html

    Make sure they key you buy on ebay or whereever is exactly right for your car otherwise :mad:

    (BearInMind :you may break yourself, your car or your key while doing this....)


  • #8
    Max Power1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,272 ✭✭✭✭Max Power1


    Max Power1 wrote: »
    same question but related to a rover. Is there any garages that can do that for rover key fobs?
    anyone know?


  • #9
    mcwhirter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,432 ✭✭✭mcwhirter


    Max Power1 wrote: »
    anyone know?
    I am sure the key is chipped to the chassis number , so probably not possible


  • #10
    Eric Cartman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,280 ✭✭✭✭Eric Cartman


    1059007 wrote: »
    Sweet thanks robtri,

    Only thing the key Im buying have 3 buttons, where mine only has two. the 3rd is for the boot but i presume that doesnt make matter?

    Cheers

    it could do, they could be different frequencies, id buy a key with the same part number (part no will be on the board inside the key if you open it up ) and look up re-coding instructions online or in your owners manual, some keys can be re coded by you without giving garage 50 euro or so


  • #11
    JHMEG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭JHMEG


    kyote00 wrote: »
    Usually (but Renault may be different), you can program a new key once you still have one key programmed.

    There is usally a sequence of steps (crasy sequence of opening doors, switch on and off) with the new key and old key...
    That's for programming the remote central locking, not coding the key to the immobiliser.

    A main dealer or an auto locksmith is required to code keys to the immobiliser. Price both. The last time I did the main dealer was cheaper.


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