Soo.. I'm new to the after-market remote key game, and I bought this.. (I have a '12 Jetta Sportwagen 2.0L diesel).. where'd everyone get a chip(s)?
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Don't attempt to take out old chip I tried to and ended up breaking my key so I had to buy a brand new key from the vw dealership for $400Just ask a pro eighter lock smith or dealer
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You have to take it out of the old shell. You could also buy one from the VW dealership.
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I got my blank chip key at hone depot but ask first if they can program a chip key. Otherwise you have to bring it to the dealer . Not all home depot can program a chip key .
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Got my fob thru Discount Keyless along with the programming instructions...worked great. Unfortunately, I can't find the instruction sheet they sent me. They may help you out.
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That's the problem. It needs to be programmed but I managed to get it done at Lowe's. They have the ability to make copies of keys w/ chips so I asked the guy if he can clone my working key to this blank no charge. I told him the key lost its programming. I got if cut elsewhere for $2.before bringing it to Lowe's
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Please make sure you have the Key less entry system in your vehicle. The whole process was done by my two sons and they are now out of state. I do not have any idea what they did.
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Yes mine had chips. They where used keys but in really good shape. My remotes did not work. So I removed pulled them apart and used my cut key. With a quick learn program on the car worked great would do it again.
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It's a chip key. It has to be programmed. You need two keys that are programmed already, and then you can do one yourself very easily. With the instructions given. You get the instructions off the Internet. If you have one key, and looking to add a second, you will have to go to a dealer, ace hardware or Walmart. Because it takes two keys to get your vehicle in the program mode.
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Just a guess: my local ACE HARDWARE had an impressive choice of specialty and vehicle keys last time I was there. If not, then I'd contact Bully to ask.
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Hi Leanne, Thanks for your question. In response, you'll stick the keypad to your driver's side door, then install the small "brain unit" under the dash by attaching a few wires to the fusebox/power door locks. Then you'll re-program with your private pin code, and thats it! You'll also receive clear instructions on exactly how to do the installation inside the box that you'll receive. Just as an FYI, if you're not comfortable doing the install yourself, many of our customers choose to simply have a local car stereo type place to do the installation for them. Shouldn't take more than 1-2 hours in total. Hope this helps.. If you have any other questions, just let me know.. Have a blessed day, Mark
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These are sold with a transponder chip inside the key head that must be programmed to your vehicle before it will work with your vehicle. This will require diagnostic programming and you would need to visit your local dealer or locksmith.
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I assume by 'chips' you mean the chips that communicate with your car when you put the keys in the ignition and allow the car to actually start. Mine works 100% fine, and I've been using this key since I got it a few months ago. Mine was for a 2010 Taurus, not a 2008. I don't know if they're the same or not. I already had 2 working keys for my car which made the programming procedure MUCH easier. If you only have one working key, it may be more difficult to get it to work since you'll likely have to take it to a locksmith.
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I was able to get a copy made with this key at my local hardware store and it works fine plus it was easy to program... I think it only cost $10. Btw.. mine is a 2005 Malibu.
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I suggest you find a Roadmaster forum and ask that question, I only bought the key because it was brand specific.
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This item just a empty key case, no chips inside, you need to you need to take the internal electronics (include immobilizer/transponder chip) from original remote and place them to our key shell, then it is OK! There's no programming needed.
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Yup. Don't forget to swap all the guts. The RF chip looks like a little pill. The hardest part is winding the spring for the key. Get graphite lube too.
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I couldn't get the key out. I ended up transferring the chip and electronics over to the shell and honda cut the key. Not cheap for the cut, but a whole lot less than a new key.
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You can buy the key on axon and get it programmed at the dealership. It will save you over 100 bucks. But there is no way in avoiding dealer programming