Main Key not working - Buttons Or Key!
Main Key not working - Buttons Or Key!
I've read the thread about adding another key to the cars system and I have some questions.
Basically my questions are:
What battery do I need for my buttons? (im hopeing its the battery because the problem is very intermittent! If it isn't I don't know what it is!)
How hard is it to have a key cut if I buy a new case?
(my case has snapped so when i try to start the car I have to hold the key very close to ignition or the case just twists. What I mean by the difficultly of getting a key cut is - could any key cutting place do it or is it a main dealer only thing?)
Also when the car is double locked can only the buttons disarm it?
(my car was double locked this morning and when the buttons didn't work I tried the key in the drivers door and the alarm went off - much to the amusement of my nosey neighbor!)
Thanks
David
Hi all,
I've read the thread about adding another key to the cars system and I have some questions.
Basically my questions are:
What battery do I need for my buttons? (im hopeing its the battery because the problem is very intermittent! If it isn't I don't know what it is!)
How hard is it to have a key cut if I buy a new case?
(my case has snapped so when i try to start the car I have to hold the key very close to ignition or the case just twists. What I mean by the difficultly of getting a key cut is - could any key cutting place do it or is it a main dealer only thing?)
Also when the car is double locked can only the buttons disarm it?
(my car was double locked this morning and when the buttons didn't work I tried the key in the drivers door and the alarm went off - much to the amusement of my nosey neighbor!)
Thanks
David
not had to have a new key cut but as long as the shop has the right cutting equipment any smiths should be able to cut it for you
cant rememebr the trick for the alarm i think you just have to do it like you did and disarm it with the ignigtion but someone else will be able to explain it better if there is another way of doing it.
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is300_dino
26-09-2019, 01:31 PM #2i think the baterry you need is a c1616, small watch type bout the size of a 10 pence piece, think lex charge just over a £5 for replacement and fitting or you can get them from ebay for a lot cheaper, linky to some prices http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=c1616+b...36&bih=772
not had to have a new key cut but as long as the shop has the right cutting equipment any smiths should be able to cut it for you
cant rememebr the trick for the alarm i think you just have to do it like you did and disarm it with the ignigtion but someone else will be able to explain it better if there is another way of doing it.
jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place
Funny you should mention the dealership price, I called Lexus newcastle and explained the problem and the bloke in the parts fepartment said I needed a whole new key and it would be £90 + vat, hence why I am going to have a go myself!
Thanks for the battery number
Funny you should mention the dealership price, I called Lexus newcastle and explained the problem and the bloke in the parts fepartment said I needed a whole new key and it would be £90 + vat, hence why I am going to have a go myself!
jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place
is300_dino
26-09-2019, 02:56 PM #4omg thats terrible! dont blame you mate you will need a tiny screwdriver to get the case apart.
jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place
As I understand it, the key has its signature, which the car will recognise. Too long without a battery and the key forgets its signature, so can't work the car...
Just change it quickly and it'll be fine :biggrin:
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Don't think so... Fairly sure as long as the battery is changed within a minute or so then you're ok.
As I understand it, the key has its signature, which the car will recognise. Too long without a battery and the key forgets its signature, so can't work the car...
Just change it quickly and it'll be fine :biggrin:
IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!
Modifications
Completed:
Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )
In Progress:
E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake
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