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Many cars' keys can be programmed without the maker, at least if you have a copy of the original key. And you should always have two keys, lest you lose one.
by TwoBit 10y ago
Many cars' keys can be programmed without the maker, at least if you have a copy of the original key. And you should always have two keys, lest you lose one.
- willempienaar 10y agoUnfortunately I don't have another electronic key. My model (2013 Polo Vivo Blueline) came with one electronic key/remote, and one mechanical key. So I can buy another electronic key, but I can't use the remote without VW programming it.
- wyager 10y agoAre you absolutely sure? The vast majority of cars have a way for you to re-program keys, key fobs, etc. provided you have at least one master (not valet) key available. You may have to look in weird corners of obscure forums, but you can probably find the procedure. I did this recently in my car and it involved pushing the brake pedal 8 times, accelerator 7, turning the wheel left-right-left, etc. It sounds like a ridiculous wild goose chase, but this is the sort of thing you can expect from car manufacturers.
- ams6110 10y agoFord requires TWO working keys to progam a new one in the car.