Spare key

[trophymick]

I only have one key, and it makes me feel vulnerable.:lol
I don't want to pull my fob apart without having a rough idea of what I'm doing.

Is it a easy job to change the battery, and will the fob need reprogramming?
Also, if the battery in the fob was to fail, would I still be able to get in and start the truck?

I've had a look on ebay and there's a lot of mentions about red chip or blue chip and a few other coloured chips, there used to be a standard colour for the chips I'm familiar with, followed by "would you like salt and vinegar on them".:augie

So I presume I will have to get into the fob to determine the chip colour, which will hopefully be done whilst changing the battery.
Any tips on the best way to get into it, and any idea what size battery/batteries are required? :nenau

And finally, where is the best place to get a replacement key from, without having to resort to prostitution?

It's a 2001 2.7 TD S, if this helps.



Mick

 

[Tony]

Hi Mick
most good key cutting shops have a machine which can read your key and then cut and chip it. no remote but will get you in and start it.I have one for the astra and i think it was about £10 .
Tony

 

[Banshee]

Hi Mick
most good key cutting shops have a machine which can read your key and then cut and chip it. no remote but will get you in and start it.I have one for the astra and i think it was about £10 .
Tony

£40 at Timpsons in Solihull on the high street opposite McDonalds

 

[trophymick]

Thanks for the replies. :thumb2

I think there is a Timpsons in Carlisle, I'll check next time I'm down there.



Mick