I'm hearing a lot of different prices - anybody have actually experience with this?
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Sat Jun 02 2012, 08:14 AM #1Hokie!
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How much does it cost to replace a car key with a computer chip?
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Sat Jun 02 2012, 08:22 AM #2
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it's like $1-2k for a new car, right?
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Sat Jun 02 2012, 08:28 AM #3Hokie!
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I think you're underestimating what car companies charge for those things...probably by 50%.
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Sat Jun 02 2012, 08:29 AM #4
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It would help if you specified the car. Originally Posted by FfxStationHokie
Oh and CarshunI have come here to take Deer Antler Spray and win the Superbowl, and I'm all out of Deer Antler Spray.
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Sat Jun 02 2012, 08:34 AM #5Hokie!
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A lot. Usually $500 - $750
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Sat Jun 02 2012, 08:42 AM #6Hokie!
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Sat Jun 02 2012, 09:01 AM #7
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Dealer will probably charge you $50 or so. Originally Posted by FfxStationHokie
There is a method to program the key yourself; however, you have to 1) buy the key 2) get the key cut 3) program the key using this
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Ground the receiver program terminal. Jump the two terminals located in the programing ground connector. (What this means in simple terms is locate the wires that run on the right side of the trunk. There is two black wires that has a plug on the end with two prongs. It is in between the antenna and tail lights.)
3. Within 2 seconds of connecting the prongs the door locks will lock. The unlock and the rear compartment lid release will produce a cycle, causing the horn to chirp. This indicates that the module is ready for reprogramming.
4. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons at the same time until the doors lock and unlock. The rear compartment lid will release and the horn sounds to indicate that the transmitter has successfully been reprogrammed. (Hold buttons down for approximately 12 seconds)
5. Repeat the previous step for the remaining transmitters.
6. Remove the jumper at the program connector.
7. Verify the proper operation of each transmitter
Is it worth it? The key alone will cost you $20ish. Then the additional time etc out of your busy schedule to get it cut and programmed. I recommend removing the ignition switch and using a screwdriver.Last edited by MEHOKIE; Sat Jun 02 2012 at 09:05 AM.
I have come here to take Deer Antler Spray and win the Superbowl, and I'm all out of Deer Antler Spray.
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Sat Jun 02 2012, 09:14 AM #8Hokie!
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Thx!
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Sat Jun 02 2012, 09:19 AM #9
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i was bored and looking at car prices today and I think that was what they were charging. It's hard to say exactly though as in some cases they made you buy some crap "technology" package.
The way cars approach it is almost like hotels and the internet - the cheap hotels give you wifi, the high end ones charge you $20+ per night for it.
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Ahhh, I thought he meant swap out key for keyless ignition type thingy. I think it is $200 for my 2001 Nissan Maxima key.Last edited by gern; Sat Jun 02 2012 at 09:23 AM.
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Sat Jun 02 2012, 09:52 AM #10Hokie!
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I don't think that a computer chip makes a good replacement for your key. Originally Posted by FfxStationHokie
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