Spare Keys - The truth

[Missing Lincs]

Hello mrelectric.

Looks like you found the right place to get your answers, just have a look back through this thread.

[turbo d]

I have been told that certain Timpson branches can supply a spare key for my 2007 MKII V70 D5 but I need to take the car to them so they can programme it. I was also told that their work is guaranteed and there is a branch within 40 miles so I might give them a try. prices were quoted at around £160.00. regards turbo d

[mrelectric]

Originally Posted by Missing Lincs

Hello mrelectric.

Looks like you found the right place to get your answers, just have a look back through this thread.

not found much out yet but I live in hope lol

[chiptivo]

Simple way of dealing with all this...

Take the transducer (little chip, does not require battery power) out of the one key you have left.
Undo the three torx screws around the steering column.
Secure the transducer around the circular field transmitting sensor around the column.


Then just get as many keys as you want and get them cut.
Don't worry about programming them to the car.

No thief will attempt to steel a modern car without the keys, so you have nothing to worry about with regards to the immobiliser, and no one will know.

[AUS T5]

Have you actually done this

Originally Posted by chiptivo

Simple way of dealing with all this...

Take the transducer (little chip, does not require battery power) out of the one key you have left.
Undo the three torx screws around the steering column.
Secure the transducer around the circular field transmitting sensor around the column.


Then just get as many keys as you want and get them cut.
Don't worry about programming them to the car.

No thief will attempt to steel a modern car without the keys, so you have nothing to worry about with regards to the immobiliser, and no one will know.

[AlainBrighton]

Originally Posted by turbo d

I have been told that certain Timpson branches can supply a spare key for my 2007 MKII V70 D5 but I need to take the car to them so they can programme it. I was also told that their work is guaranteed and there is a branch within 40 miles so I might give them a try. prices were quoted at around £160.00. regards turbo d

160.00 GBP a key, I assume ? Wonder what your experience with them will be, have two lame keys (top part) and it will be rather costly. There are plenty of Tibson's around here (or Timpson) so keep up posted if you will ?

[jasmith44]

Originally Posted by AUS T5

Have you actually done this

My local Volvo indie did mine 6 months ago and i had a new key cut so i have two keys and they both work.New key cut cost £5.

[chiptivo]

Just be aware that your memory seats will only tie up to the one transducer.

[AlainBrighton]

Both power seats, interior light and coming / leaving home lights ? Or is something more included in the programming ?

[mrelectric]

Originally Posted by chiptivo

Simple way of dealing with all this...

Take the transducer (little chip, does not require battery power) out of the one key you have left.
Undo the three torx screws around the steering column.
Secure the transducer around the circular field transmitting sensor around the column.


Then just get as many keys as you want and get them cut.
Don't worry about programming them to the car.

No thief will attempt to steel a modern car without the keys, so you have nothing to worry about with regards to the immobiliser, and no one will know.

thanks !! I would love to do that but I cant find any chip on the original key, theres no little slot for it