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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4109 |
Bought a fob off ebay. Allegedly new and unprogrammed. I know, I know, everyone says you shouldn't but it seems like a bargain. £45 + £4 delivery. Arrived today nicely packaged and the fob was in a sealed plastic bag so I'm hopeful. Before buying, I checked sellers feedback and contacted a previous purchaser who confirmed that the one he bought was able to be programmed and works fine.
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27th Feb 2013 11:17 am |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4109 |
From memory, was quoted £120 for remote, £70 for blank key, programming and VAT took it up to near the £300 mark!
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27th Feb 2013 11:30 am |
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duckworthparts Site Sponsor Member Since: 02 Mar 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 1131 |
yeah brand new remote would be around £120
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27th Feb 2013 11:46 am |
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chicken george Member Since: 05 Dec 2007 Location: N. Yorks Posts: 13289 |
you can slice the faulty fob open and solder in a new battery, been done by a few here notably simont At work
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27th Feb 2013 12:50 pm |
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Mexi Member Since: 22 Mar 2012 Location: Essex Posts: 8 |
Please let us know how you get on - I need another one and thinking of doing the same. Note you are from Essex, I have used Essex 4x4 near Billericay / Wickford and rate them highly. Pretty sure they can programme keys. GS With HSE Alloys, Sat-Nav, Full leather interior, Roof-Bars, Dog Guard |
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27th Feb 2013 12:56 pm |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4109 |
Many thanks, Mexi. Went there this afternoon. 15 minutes later and £30 plus VAT and it was all sorted. So, in all, a brand new remote fob delivered and programed has cost me £85. Well pleased, especially as I negotiated £200 off the price of the car because of the faulty remote. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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27th Feb 2013 7:59 pm |
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Apache Member Since: 03 Jul 2012 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 126 |
Glad yours worked because I bought one of the remaining ones! |
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27th Feb 2013 10:30 pm |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4109 |
Looking at the sellers feedback, he sells them on a regular basis so there's bound to be more come up. Seller's id is cwprint2011. Gets a big from me. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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27th Feb 2013 10:38 pm |
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Mexi Member Since: 22 Mar 2012 Location: Essex Posts: 8 |
Excellent news! Thanks for the update, I actually bought a new rechargeable battery ready to cut my spare key and have a go at replacing but after not working for six months it now appears to work perfectly! Typical. Will probably buy one from your e-bay friend once they re-list and go along to Essex 4x4 for programming! GS With HSE Alloys, Sat-Nav, Full leather interior, Roof-Bars, Dog Guard |
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28th Feb 2013 2:40 pm |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4109 |
Glad you're sorted too. It's always a worry for any car with just the one coded fob/chipped key! I always worry about the expense of losing the last key - worse still if you are not at home. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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28th Feb 2013 3:53 pm |
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freedieselauto Member Since: 24 Feb 2011 Location: West Sussex Posts: 284 |
I bought one of these so thanks go to Steve D for a good recommendation.
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2nd Mar 2013 1:36 pm |
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