2007 tC Replacement Key
08-01-2017, 11:53 PM
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2007 tC Replacement Key
I've heard and read different things but can I take the 2007 key to Lowes/Home Depot and get copies made?
I really don't want to pay the 300-400 from the dealer. My back up key snapped out of the remote and it's extremely hard to use.
I really don't want to pay the 300-400 from the dealer. My back up key snapped out of the remote and it's extremely hard to use.
Last edited by MR_LUV; 08-30-2017 at 12:47 AM. Reason: typo
08-29-2017, 10:10 PM
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Replacement Keys
Keys for the tC have transponder chips that need to be programmed with the car in order for the car to turn on. Keys with out the chip will fit turn the lock in the ignition but won't turn the car on.
You can however purchase keys with transponder chips online and have them cut. From here, one option is to replace the transponder chip from new cut key with the chip of an old key.
Alternatively, you can take all your keys (including the keys that are currently programmed for the car) to the dealer and have them programmed. This can cost about ~$140 depending on the dealer.
From my understanding, the dealer needs all the keys present when programming the new keys since they can't add keys to the list of already programmed keys, they have to add all the keys as a set.
I might be wrong on this, so if this is not the case anymore please feel free to correct me.
Also, key fobs can be programmed with out the dealer.
You can however purchase keys with transponder chips online and have them cut. From here, one option is to replace the transponder chip from new cut key with the chip of an old key.
Alternatively, you can take all your keys (including the keys that are currently programmed for the car) to the dealer and have them programmed. This can cost about ~$140 depending on the dealer.
From my understanding, the dealer needs all the keys present when programming the new keys since they can't add keys to the list of already programmed keys, they have to add all the keys as a set.
I might be wrong on this, so if this is not the case anymore please feel free to correct me.
Also, key fobs can be programmed with out the dealer.
Last edited by MR_LUV; 08-30-2017 at 12:48 AM. Reason: typo
08-30-2017, 01:55 AM
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Key fob
Keys for the tC have transponder chips that need to be programmed with the car in order for the car to turn on. Keys with out the chip will fit turn the lock in the ignition but won't turn the car on.
You can however purchase keys with transponder chips online and have them cut. From here, one option is to replace the transponder chip from new cut key with the chip of an old key.
Alternatively, you can take all your keys (including the keys that are currently programmed for the car) to the dealer and have them programmed. This can cost about ~$140 depending on the dealer.
From my understanding, the dealer needs all the keys present when programming the new keys since they can't add keys to the list of already programmed keys, they have to add all the keys as a set.
I might be wrong on this, so if this is not the case anymore please feel free to correct me.
Also, key fobs can be programmed with out the dealer.
You can however purchase keys with transponder chips online and have them cut. From here, one option is to replace the transponder chip from new cut key with the chip of an old key.
Alternatively, you can take all your keys (including the keys that are currently programmed for the car) to the dealer and have them programmed. This can cost about ~$140 depending on the dealer.
From my understanding, the dealer needs all the keys present when programming the new keys since they can't add keys to the list of already programmed keys, they have to add all the keys as a set.
I might be wrong on this, so if this is not the case anymore please feel free to correct me.
Also, key fobs can be programmed with out the dealer.
Last edited by MR_LUV; 08-30-2017 at 10:27 AM. Reason: typo correction