[Freddy the Element]

Erased my remote?

I bought a second remote and was going through the instructions to program it, but I did something wrong because now my original remote is not working at all. I fear I erased my original -- is there a fix to this or do I have to go to the dealer? Searched the forums but couldn't find a solution . . .

Thanks.

 

[Freddy the Element]

Moved your thread into here. The instructions are here. Did you program ALL
your remotes?? Im guessing you programmed just the new remote. If so, then
yes, you did something wrong. If you did, then not sure, try it again.

Thanks -- I started the process over again and after about 6 cycles of "On - press lock - LOCK", the old remote sprang back to life, thank God. Then I programmed the second remote without issue. Now I just have to find someone to cut the key!

Not sure I can do a plug here, but I got mine on ebay from "artiway" for $24.99 plus shipping and it came quickly and it worked flawlessly . . .

 

[Freddy the Element]

I'd like to know if this works. I have a key/remote combo I got off Ebay, I programmed the remote (works fine), I had the key cut (turns the lock), but the car won't start. I have to have the key chip programmed. Any answers, or am I off to the dealer?

 

[Freddy the Element]

Freddy the Element is talking about the chip that allows the E to recognize
the key and allow it to start your E. Programming the remote to lock and
unlock your doors is one step. Its a step that anyone can do. Adding the
chip to the immobilizer portion of the E can not be done without the proper
software/computer.

Quite right. I called the locksmith who cut my keys and he says he can program the chip so the car will start with the new key for $60 (this is on top of the $32 I spent for the blank key/remote, and $30 to cut the key itself). I was able to program the remote myself easily.

I am going to see if he'll give me a break since he already got $30 out of me for cutting the key. But, looks like this key/remote fully functioning will be a $122 expense, which horrified me until I called the dealership and if I'd gone to them from the get-go, it would be $280-$320 -- ridiculous. But that's still cheap compared to my Volvo, which has a key that can ONLY be created by the dealer, and that will cost $450 . . .

I will update on Friday if the locksmith gets it running.

 

[Freddy the Element]

For the record, I just want to add that I tried the "put in the first key, put in the second key, put in the new key" thing and it doesn't work. Have to have the key programmed by a locksmith or dealer. I imagine they update the immobilizer with software, that's it.

 

[Freddy the Element]

Oh, and many thanks to AztecRol for patiently answering my questions and showing the way, I appreciate it.

 

[Freddy the Element]

For the record, I just want to add that I tried the "put in the first key, put in the second key, put in the new key" thing and it doesn't work. Have to have the key programmed by a locksmith or dealer. I imagine they update the immobilizer with software, that's it.

It's been awhile, but I finally got my new remote fob sorted out, here's what happened:

Got the remote/key blank from "artiway" on Ebay. The remote programmed perfectly, took it to a locksmith to cut and program the key. The locksmith cut the key ($30) but could not program it -- and the key would only go into the ignition and driver door, not the back hatch or passenger door. Found another locksmith who could program it ($30 again), but he couldn't make the key work on the other two doors. He claimed the blank key was a valet key and would never work on all doors.

Dissatisfied, I wrote to artiway on Ebay and he said the key was not an valet key and had been improperly cut -- if I would mail him an original key and the improperly cut key, he would make it right at no cost. He's in Taiwan so I was hesitant, but I took the chance. For an extra $30, he promised he would forward me an additional remote/key fully cut and programmed as compensation for my experience.

It took about 5 weeks to send the key and get it back, but I'm happy to say that artiway did everything as promised -- both new keys work flawlessly in all respects. So all's well that ends well. Should have just sent the key to him in the first place!