Need a new key, don't want to get raped by Dealer

[Numlock901]

Hi. I just bought a used '02 EP and need a new key made. Is there any alternative to the $155.00 price tag quoted to me by the dealer? The price inlucludes remote.

Geeze....talk about legalized rape.

 

[aldive]

How many keys do you presently have?

 

[Numlock901]

Currently have just one key**

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[Numlock901]

Just have one key

 

[gdogkzo]

Wow that really sucks. Did you try a different dealer? My dad has a chip in his '02 Jetta, and the dealership only charged us $45 for a copy. Ah I love not having to worry about that. Just had 3 keys for my 97 x made, at $1.35 each!

 

[aldive]

What was the separate charge for the remote?

 

[EliteConcept]

what about lookin on ebay for a blank key...i see some on there sometimes...worth the look..espically if you don't need the keypad/remote

 

[trooper113]

I just bought two keys off Ebay....one for my X, one for my wife's Tribute. We had two original keys to both so programming was a snap.

This is the guy I bought (PayPal) my keys from......good service. The Mazda key was (I think) $15 and the X key was a few bucks more. WalMart automotive cut 'em for free.

adamslocksmith@hotmail.com


T113

 

[aldive]

Quality locksmith shops have the PATS keys also.

 

[BradE.]

Check on eBay for the remotes too. I picked up a factory remote for my Town Car for around $20 and I programmed it myself. Dealer wanted $55 + charge for programming.

 

[Numlock901]

How do you program a remote yourself?

Also will the dealership program blank keys that are not sold through thier parts department?

Thanks,

wade

 

[aldive]

Re: How do you program a remote yourself?

Originally posted by Numlock901
Also will the dealership program blank keys that are not sold through thier parts department?

Thanks,

wade

Some locksmith shops can program from a single PATS key; call around and ask.

 

[Numlock901]

OK dumb question: what is a PATS key?

Thanks,

Wade

 

[aldive]

PATS - Passive Anti Theft System; its the key with a chip in it.

 

[aldive]

Take a look at http://www.p71interceptor.com/securilock/

 

[aldive]

Also look at this for programing a PATS key.....http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=68862