Help regarding factory keys.

[NOO63N]

Hi all,

Not sure if this goes here, was a toss up with the electrics section but please move if it's not appropriate.

Long story short, bought a car used, had 2 keys. 1 works perfectly (unlocks and starts car) the other will only unlock (immobiliser cuts engine).

Dealers I've asked want circa $150 just to look at it (before fixing anything).

Can anyone suggest a better way forward?

P.S. I don't know what my SKC is, it is worthwhile just buying the SKC scanning tool?

Thanks.

[NOO63N]

If more helpful in another forum, can someone please move? Thanks.

[brad]

Give Matt at Camden GTI a call.
When I was there the other day he had a mobile automotive locksmith onsite beavering away. Matt said he was brilliant and has been able to handle problems that most locksmiths wouldn't look at.

[woofy]

The whole key thing at dealers is such a rip off. It sounds like the key just needs electronic coding, hardly the hardest job in the world. In better days there used to be a procedure with cars themselves using the working key to program the other.