I lost a key to my disco. I called the dealer and they want 200 for the key and 60 to program it. I have searched ebay and found a couple that are for my year disco. would these be compatible for my disco or do i have to go through the dealer only to get keys???

 

I bought a key on ebay, just the key no fob, and had it cut at the local hardware store. The key was about $5 and another $5 to cut it.

 

they are selling the key with the fob?? I guess all i would need to do is take the fob to the dealer to have them program it or what???

 

The keys are uncut blanks right? Anyone can cut the key blank for you, but - yes - the dealer must program the FOB.

 

$260 for a key?
They can go screw themselves.
HOWEVER, if you have NO key to copy then yes, you must buy it from the dealer because they can cut you one using the VIN# and nobody else can do that.

 

or replace the ignition switch (if you dont have a key), it will probably be about the same price to buy one, if you can figure out how to replace it yourself.

as for the fob goes, I always suggest an aftermarket system. Equivalent if not better security protection and range for less money! the entry level Viper 350HV is on average around $200 - $230 installed (Viper is one of the top aftermarket security brands, there are many good ones cheaper). And you can find one (they are all over the net) for around $100 or less even just to buy the system, they are not to bad to install yourself if you have a little idea of what you are doing. I can help if you need it.

 

You can either get your key code from the dealer and go have a blank, regular key cut, or buy a FOB on-line, as long as it comes with the bar code, then have the key cut for it and then have the dealer or shop with the proper scanner, set up your new key.

 

What DiscoMike said is absolutely "key" (he he): you HAVE to have the bar codes for the FOBs to be able to be programmed.

And most indy shops can do that for you, if they have the factory Testbook or a BlackBox scanner. But they have to have the codes!!

As an FYI, the factory keys are steel, and can't be cut by most lock shops (at least cut well) since most of them are set up for doing the much more common brass keys. Takes a different cutting wheel, and some skill to get it right.

And if you go to the dealer, buy a new key+fob setup, and take it somewhere else to get cut, and they screw it up?? You can NOT buy just the key part.

This is for the Disco II combo fob-and-key in one package setup. For the Disco I with the separate FOB, it's different -- programming the FOB is much easier.