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Need a key fob programmed/key cut Metro area
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Whew… good luck sir. I bought two off Amazon for my FJ and couldn’t get either to work after cutting and neither would program. Mine has the security and the fob in/ on the key itself. Ended up Toyota dealer at a cost of 365.00. I’m sure there is someone that could do it but I couldn’t find them.
I can't speak for their work, but there's a mobile company who have scheduled days at the Kroger gas stations in the Sandy Springs area. They're all setup in a professional looking work van. If the name pops in my head I'll post it.
Those programmed keys are a dealer item only unless things have changed since I was in the car business. You have to leave the vehicle with them. The have to download the codes to the key fobs and at LAND ROVER its gonna cost a limb. They were 100 bucks each for Dodge and Ram trucks. That was in 99-2002. They may have another option now but I wouldn't count on it. Even then I believe you had to have a key or a fob already programmed but don't hold me to that now, it's been a minute since I was up on that stuff.
in for info. I have a 2015 Tundra. I have the correct blank. I need it cut and programmed.
Land Rover is different. Higher end vehicles require a key and programmer to work. And a lot of newer vehicles have gone to this so you HAVE to go to the Dealership. You can't just go to ACE hardware or a locksmith. You can order a kit online from a place like RemoteKeyLTD. Not sure if there's an American based website.
The only way around those options, is have the ignition replaced and have a new alarm installed. Which still has to be programmed to the vehicle. But it's much easier in the future should you need another key.
The only way around those options, is have the ignition replaced and have a new alarm installed. Which still has to be programmed to the vehicle. But it's much easier in the future should you need another key.
I had to take my 22 year old truck to the dealership to get a fob programmed, nobody else around me could do it
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Depends on the manufacturer and the year of production. Locksmiths have to pay for the programming through a second party. Some of the newer vehicles have proprietary programming and the dealership is the only option.
