Lost my Key/Fob!!
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I just bought a new one last week. The dealership here in Michigan charged me $154.54 (without tax) for the keyfob, then an additional $102.00 to program the remote. The key comes uncut, but they recommended a good locksmith to me and it cost me a whole $2.00 to get the key cut.
If you buy a key fob from online, it may or may not be able to get programmed. That's why I just bit the bullet and went to the dealership. The only way the remote can be programmed is by someone who has the Testbook program which 99.9% of them are dealerships.
If you buy a key fob from online, it may or may not be able to get programmed. That's why I just bit the bullet and went to the dealership. The only way the remote can be programmed is by someone who has the Testbook program which 99.9% of them are dealerships.
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The good locksmith cutting it for $2 is great, if you already have a key to match. If you don't have a key to match, only the LR dealer can cut it. I learned this last winter, when the key blade fell out of my fob into the snow, at night, somewhere in the parking lot at work. I don't remember what the quoted cost was for them laser cutting the key by VIN, but it was enough to get me out in the 5* cold with a rake, and a magnetic broom.
Luckily, I found the key blade, and super glued the bast@rd into the fob.
Luckily, I found the key blade, and super glued the bast@rd into the fob.
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The good locksmith cutting it for $2 is great, if you already have a key to match. If you don't have a key to match, only the LR dealer can cut it. I learned this last winter, when the key blade fell out of my fob into the snow, at night, somewhere in the parking lot at work. I don't remember what the quoted cost was for them laser cutting the key by VIN, but it was enough to get me out in the 5* cold with a rake, and a magnetic broom.
Luckily, I found the key blade, and super glued the bast@rd into the fob.
Luckily, I found the key blade, and super glued the bast@rd into the fob.
I'm sure the Rover locks aren't anything too special. As long as they have a blank that will work it shouldn't be hard to find a decent locksmith to cut a key for a DII. If you have trouble locating one, try calling your local auto auctions and asking them who they use...I guarantee they have a locksmith who cuts keys all the time like I've described above.
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if you loose the key then yes the dealer has to get the number off of our site. Pray to god the numbers are right. That has happened in the past and its not pretty for anyone. But if you have one key always get a spare cut from a dealer or locksmith. yes it will be a disco one key but the upside is its a spare key. Hide it and always always make sure the door lock cylinder works. Use it on a regular basis. If you dont know one can help you.
ironically the new 2010s you can't keep a key in the car and lock it up so the customer can pick it up later. You can't even leave it on the tire. The key has to be at least ten feet away from the car.
ironically the new 2010s you can't keep a key in the car and lock it up so the customer can pick it up later. You can't even leave it on the tire. The key has to be at least ten feet away from the car.
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At least the interior was cool when the locksmith popped the lock open an hour later.
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