OEM replacement key suppliers?

[xlt4me]

Originally Posted By: Cogito
As someone who is driving an '89 car that could unexpectedly die at any point in time, I shudder when I read these kind of threads. Is it not possible anymore on a new vehicle to simply get a metal key that opens the locks and starts the engine? I've used this system successfully for over 30 years, I don't see any need for remote controls. What happens if the battery in your remote control gadget dies out and you're in BF Egypt and the car is locked up?


On the C6 vette you can open the rear hatch with a key to gain access. If the battery goes bad in the FOB there is a slot in the glove box that you plug the FOB into and it will work. The battery is a common battery available at Walgreen's etc.

 

[Cogito]

If the FOB operates your doorlocks how do you get to the glove box?

 

[CivicFan]

Originally Posted By: Cogito
As someone who is driving an '89 car that could unexpectedly die at any point in time, I shudder when I read these kind of threads. Is it not possible anymore on a new vehicle to simply get a metal key that opens the locks and starts the engine? I've used this system successfully for over 30 years, I don't see any need for remote controls. What happens if the battery in your remote control gadget dies out and you're in BF Egypt and the car is locked up?


When the battery in the remote dies, you obviously cannot use functions that are based on the remote (remote open/close doors/trunk, remote start, remote setting recall, etc.) but you can still open the door with the key itself, start the car with the key and manually recall your settings (seat position, mirrors, entertainment setup, etc.).

AFAIK, BMW keys recharge themselves and do not require a separate battery. The transponder in the key is an RFID chip and does not require its own power source.

 

[JustinH]

Buy the remote fob from a provider on ebay, there are a million of them. Most of them will be able to tell you the exact procedure to program the key, or they will tell you if the dealer has to do it.

My girlfriend has a loaded pontiac, of couse it needs the dealer to program the remote with a techII scanner. The scanner is a couple grand, and the dealer gets $100 to program the key which takes probably two minutes.

With the age of car starters being $129 installed by many local shops, that is looking more appealing. They can wire the keyless entry in also.

Shop around and get a compustar starter and keyless entry system. They are a fantastic brand. I had the full alarm on my truck, you may or many not want that.

 

[Vizzy]

NO question that it is a racket..

While I don't want to deny gadget geeks their ability to own such options on cars I certainly am not interested AT ALL...

Considering the dire state of the economy it IS time to get back to basics and that is what more and more buyers will be looking for in the future...Simplicity is genius...

 

[xlt4me]

Originally Posted By: Cogito
If the FOB operates your doorlocks how do you get to the glove box?

You can get in the cabin via the rear hatch.

 

[cousincletus]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-GM-OEM-...sQ5fAccessories

There are still GM cars that don't require programmed keys. As for the Mitsu, check Ebay and program the key yourself.

 

[cousincletus]

Search under key blank Mitsubishi. I saw several for Mitsu, but didn't know which one you're looking for.

 

[nthach]

In no order - only keys, not remotes
Tokai Rika - Toyota
Honda Lock - Honda(duh), Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki some Harley
HUF - Mercedes, BMW, VW/Audi, Volvo
Strattec - Ford, GM, Chrysler
Valeo - Honda, Nissan, VW