keyless entry replacement

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Jun 27, 2009 | 04:53 AM

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Man these alternatives are so much cheaper then getting a new key. The dealership charges around $340 for the key and programming. What a rip off.

no worries... that's what we're all here for bro. Have a good time and help each other out.

oh and BTW.... "Dealership" generally = ripoff... lol

Jun 27, 2009 | 05:42 AM

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Man these alternatives are so much cheaper then getting a new key. The dealership charges around $340 for the key and programming. What a rip off.

But that's if you've lost your current main key or want another as a back up. I got my tC used and it only came with one main key so I'm looking for a back up key that has the immobilizer chip in it. Sadly it would still have to goto the dealership to be programmed to start my car.

Jun 27, 2009 | 06:41 AM

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Man these alternatives are so much cheaper then getting a new key. The dealership charges around $340 for the key and programming. What a rip off.

I would call different locksmiths to see what they charge to program the immobilizer for a key. There are some vendors on ebay and other places that sell key blanks with the keyless entry and immobilzer chip. There are instructions out so you can get the keyless entry working.