A WORD OF WARNING ABOUT KEY FOBS THEY CANT BE REPROGRAMED EVER

i got myself a new nice shiny key fob for a fair price on fleabay, the seller stated that it was brand new and never used, fantastic me thinks ill buy that to replace the grubby one i generaly carry around.

booked into Guava landrover in guildford surrey (what a top bunch) to get the fob programmed i duley tip up and hand all keys in including the new one.

one cup of coffee free wifi (via iphone) and a wander round a my11 freelander around 20 min later the service guy says you sure its new to which i reply yep! i was then informed that the key fob has been programed before and cannot be changed.


i am a little ed off as the seller said it had not been used and was brand new and would have to pay labour for half hours work and receive ziltch

However Will at Guava said we have not done what you ask and so there is no charge how good is that!!

sorry its a bit long but please dont make the same mistake i have

Last edited by andw on 14th Jan 2011 7:01 pm. Edited 1 time in total

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Loads of keys on e-bay claiming they can be 'reprogrammed' - its all just a con!!! Every time I see one I feel like e-mailing the seller and telling them they are ripping people off! Freelander 2 TD4 Auto, SE, Narvik Black, Alpaca full leather, Rear Headrest Entertainment System, 6 CD, 18 HSE Wheels, Privicy tints

andw wrote:

A WORD OF WARNING ABOUT KEY FOBS THEY CANT BE REPROGRAMED EVER

i got myself a new nice shiny key fob for a fair price on fleabay, the seller stated that it was brand new and never used, fantastic me thinks ill buy that to replace the grubby one i generaly carry around.

booked into Guava landrover in guildford surrey (what a top bunch) to get the fob programmed i duley tip up and hand all keys in including the new one.

one cup of coffee free wifi (via iphone) and a wander round a my11 freelander around 20 min later the service guy says you sure its new to which i reply yep! i was then informed that the key fob has been programed before and cannot be changed.


i am a little ed off as the seller said it had not been used and was brand new and would have to pay labour for half hours work and receive ziltch

However Will at Guava said we have not done what you ask and so there is no charge how good is that!!

sorry its a bit long but please dont make the same mistake i have

andw ........... why not give the item number so we are all aware of this t**t  2010 FL2 XS Auto in Santorini Black with HSE alloys

Why not just tell us who the seller is so we can all avoid him

ad210358 wrote:

Why not just tell us who the seller is so we can all avoid him

I will, if the key can't be coded.

Equally, I will if it can!

My mate has a key cutting cobbler shop. he has key coding machines and is going to find out for me whether they can be re-coded.
He can supply and code new ones At work
At home

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That's stretching it a bit CG that's two mates now  p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

The Key part is unique to your vehicle, it is profiled on a Key cutting machine to match the internals of your locks.
These pre-cut key bits can not be re-done to work on your vehicle.
An uncut blank should be taken with an original cut key to get the profile cut at a reputable key cutters, and I mean reputable.......will they pay for all that can go wrong with poorly cut keys? beware some traders will not want to know.
The Remote part is the part that is coded not the key and it has to be a new one not a used one.
do not purchase Remotes for the Freelander2 from anywhere exect a, Landrover agent b, reputable dealer of remotes such as an auto Locksmith etc.
Remotes on auction sites can not be programmed unless never previously programmed, get this in writing.
The above info does not apply to the original Freelander1. Offset your Carbon emissions by boycotting Baked Beans and all Green Vegitables.

Simple tip:- Keep off crapbay.  We Don't Care About Pot Holes !!

Hi guys just a Short update. I went back to the guy who sold the fob and told him that he has miss sold the item with the words of the advert As a result I asked for a refund and the seller agreed to a full refund and gave me my money back there and then However he requires the fob back
I will post details of him so no one buys that one

Worth reporting to Ebay. Offset your Carbon emissions by boycotting Baked Beans and all Green Vegitables.

chicken george wrote:

My mate has a key cutting cobbler shop. he has key coding machines and is going to find out for me whether they can be re-coded.
He can supply and code new ones

yes he can plug his gadget into the car At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

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