Used remotes and dealers

Used remotes can save you a lot of money against buying a new item but many dealers are often not prepared to match used remotes to your vehicle, Saving £50, £100 or even more is great but it is a direct blow to a dealers profits so do not expect them to be to helpful. We advise using a local auto locksmith as most have the equipment to program a full range of used vehicle remotes. Alway check first, software for locksmiths equipment is often bought on a model by model basis and is not cheap.

Programming or Matching extra remotes to your vehicle

Remote locking keys and fobs come in various types and many variations, some have remote locking unlocking capabilities only, some have a built in engine immobiliser and a key blade to start the engine. The point is that when you buy a new or used remote for your vehicle there are a number of actions to perform to match it to your car basic remotes require matching or programming to your vehicle, remotes that incorporate an immobiliser will need this matching to your car and if a key blade is incorporate then this will need cutting to match your ignition switch, or the blade replacing with your own.

This information is provided to emphasis that

a) you must select the correct remote for your vehicle

b) you must program or have the remote programmed to match your vehicle, this needs to include the immobiliser if fitted and the ignition key blade if incorporated.

Programming is actually performed on the vehicle via the alarm system box or the ECU box by attaching equipment or a sequence of button presses's.