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Old May 25, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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I'm almost afraid to even ask this question, but I may have lost one of my key fobs and if I did, I'll need to get a replacement. How much will this cost me?
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Old May 25, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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Since you lost it, you might want to think about changing the code for the keyfob as well. Try ebay or the CL vendors.
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Old May 25, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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If I did indeed loose it, it would have been lost far from where I drive my car. I did look on ebay and so some used ones going for $50 or so. Any idea how much it would cost to get one of those reprogrammed by the dealer?
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Old May 26, 2009 | 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by phillies
If I did indeed loose it, it would have been lost far from where I drive my car. I did look on ebay and so some used ones going for $50 or so. Any idea how much it would cost to get one of those reprogrammed by the dealer?
Atleast 2 hours labor if its already been programmed to another car is what ive been told
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Old May 26, 2009 | 06:50 AM
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Atleast 2 hours labor if its already been programmed to another car is what ive been told
At least 2 hours labor?? Just to reprogram a key fob?
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Old May 26, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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make a phone call to the dealer. they wont charge you to ask questions
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Old May 26, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Well, I called the dealer and it's only $20 plus tax to reprogram a key fob. They also sell key fobs for $320 but I'll be passing on that and will get a $50 one on ebay.
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Old May 26, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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One other question... If I buy a cheap key fob on EBAY that already has a cut key, would that cause any problems other than not being able to use the key?
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Old May 26, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by phillies
At least 2 hours labor?? Just to reprogram a key fob?
what i was told and I very well could be wrong is If the key is already programed they have to reprogram the car aswell
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Old May 26, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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Does anyone know if there is a difference between the dealer reprogramming a used key fob as compared to a brand new one?
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