Transponder key
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 21
Likes: 1
Transponder key
So I bought the key off of eBay but the dealership still wants 110 to cut and program. It's not the ikey, it's the appropriate key from 2004. Any suggestions. Ive called a few locksmiths and they wanted 250?!?!?
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 126
Likes: 105
From: Annapolis, Maryland
I have a 2003 G35 coupe and had a few keys made:
Kearney Mesa Infiniti programed a OEM key i had for $65. It was already cut. In and out fast and it worked perfectly.
Also Busy Bees Locks & Keys in San Diego will program and cut it pretty cheap. I think its around $60 or $70 bucks. I had him cut and program a off brand ebay key and it worked great. It will cost you more if he drives to you. I drove to the store down town to save a few bucks.
Kearney Mesa Infiniti programed a OEM key i had for $65. It was already cut. In and out fast and it worked perfectly.
Also Busy Bees Locks & Keys in San Diego will program and cut it pretty cheap. I think its around $60 or $70 bucks. I had him cut and program a off brand ebay key and it worked great. It will cost you more if he drives to you. I drove to the store down town to save a few bucks.
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,083
Likes: 96
From: Rio de Jeneiro or East Coast
++++1 on the cut at Home Depot, just make sure they guarantee the cut, otherwise you're out a key. On the programming, you can do it yourself. I bought an uncut key and followed these programming instructions 4 years ago:
Good luck and I hope this helps! BTW, I take credit cards, cash or checks!
.. and if you're broke, your 1st born (I'm feeling my bio-clock ticking). 
Note: The horn chirp can be disable by pressing the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously until the hazard lights flash, and no enable press the lock and unlock until the horn chirp.
To reprogram (enter new ID) key fob (keyless remote controller) follow the steps.
1. Close all doors and lock all doors
2. Insert and remove the key from the ignition key cylinder more than six times within 10 seconds.
(The hazard warning lamp will then flash.)
NOTE: Key should be withdrawn from ignition key cylinder completely each time.
NOTE: Do not rush the insertion/removal key cycling process. The side
marker/tail/license lamps and interior illumination will flash twice when this step is accurately completed.
3. Insert key on ignition key cylinder and turn ignition key switch to "AAC" position . At this time, the new ID code is entered and original (previous) ID codes are erase.
4. Press any button on the new remote controller once. (The hazard warning lamp will then flash)
NOTE: Do not press the button more than one time in the above step. If the button is pressed more than one time, the programming procedure will not be successful. The side marker/tail/license lamps and interior illumination will flash twice when this step is accurately completed and programming is successful.
If there is only one remote controller skip step 5.
5. Additional ID code entry: Release the door lock, then lock again with door lock/unlock switch (In power window main switch)
6. Remove key from ignition
7. Unlock driver side door, open driver side door and then close the door. (END)
NOTE:
If you need to activate more than two additional new remote controllers, repeat the procedure on step 5 "Additional ID code entry" for each new remote controller.
NOTE: Entry of maximum four ID codes is allowed and any attempt to enter more will be ignore.
To reprogram (enter new ID) key fob (keyless remote controller) follow the steps.
1. Close all doors and lock all doors
2. Insert and remove the key from the ignition key cylinder more than six times within 10 seconds.
(The hazard warning lamp will then flash.)
NOTE: Key should be withdrawn from ignition key cylinder completely each time.
NOTE: Do not rush the insertion/removal key cycling process. The side
marker/tail/license lamps and interior illumination will flash twice when this step is accurately completed.
3. Insert key on ignition key cylinder and turn ignition key switch to "AAC" position . At this time, the new ID code is entered and original (previous) ID codes are erase.
4. Press any button on the new remote controller once. (The hazard warning lamp will then flash)
NOTE: Do not press the button more than one time in the above step. If the button is pressed more than one time, the programming procedure will not be successful. The side marker/tail/license lamps and interior illumination will flash twice when this step is accurately completed and programming is successful.
If there is only one remote controller skip step 5.
5. Additional ID code entry: Release the door lock, then lock again with door lock/unlock switch (In power window main switch)
6. Remove key from ignition
7. Unlock driver side door, open driver side door and then close the door. (END)
NOTE:
If you need to activate more than two additional new remote controllers, repeat the procedure on step 5 "Additional ID code entry" for each new remote controller.
NOTE: Entry of maximum four ID codes is allowed and any attempt to enter more will be ignore.
.. and if you're broke, your 1st born (I'm feeling my bio-clock ticking).
Trending Topics
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 126
Likes: 105
From: Annapolis, Maryland
++++1 on the cut at Home Depot, just make sure they guarantee the cut, otherwise you're out a key. On the programming, you can do it yourself. I bought an uncut key and followed these programming instructions 4 years ago:
Good luck and I hope this helps! BTW, I take credit cards, cash or checks!.. and if you're broke, your 1st born (I'm feeling my bio-clock ticking).
Good luck and I hope this helps! BTW, I take credit cards, cash or checks!
.. and if you're broke, your 1st born (I'm feeling my bio-clock ticking).
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,083
Likes: 96
From: Rio de Jeneiro or East Coast
^^^
If I'm not mistaken, it doesn't require separate programming instructions (mine didn't for my 04 sedan). A blank one designed for the car will work fine. Following the instructions above will perform the entire function... it has for 2 keys we have... am I missing something??
He's talking about getting the transponder chip in the key programmed. This is how to program the keyless entry remote. Good info though either way.
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,083
Likes: 96
From: Rio de Jeneiro or East Coast
My suggestion is to experiment by following the instructions I listed above. On my 04 the process was easy, I just followed the above steps exactly, never went to a dealership or elsewhere... and it was with a key off of Ebay ($45).
Last edited by Infiniti Chica; Jun 13, 2011 at 03:07 PM.
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 126
Likes: 105
From: Annapolis, Maryland
OP... not sure why this is so difficult... I've done it with my 04 sedan after having bought a key off of Ebay and having it cut by a locksmith for $10. The transponder is just an electronic device implanted in the head of a key. It remains inactive until it's initialized by the RF energy that is produced by the ignition lock mechanism. Once the transponder is energized by the ignition system, it transmits a unique Alfa/numeric identity code back to the ignition and from there it travels to the computer where it's matched to certain value codes on the on board computer. If it matches, signals are sent back to the key and it's programmed on the spot. This is all done via a small antenna/coil within the ignition key entry hole.
My suggestion is to experiment by following the instructions I listed above. On my 04 the process was easy, I just followed the above steps exactly, never went to a dealership or elsewhere... and it was with a key off of Ebay ($45).
My suggestion is to experiment by following the instructions I listed above. On my 04 the process was easy, I just followed the above steps exactly, never went to a dealership or elsewhere... and it was with a key off of Ebay ($45).
Last edited by Silver tiburon; Jun 20, 2011 at 11:19 AM.
sooo the transponder in the key sends the signal to the ignition, or does the ignition reads the transponder in the key? the reason i ask is because i want to install a push to start, my friends BMW has one but you need to still put the key in a slot(stupid, i know) my other firends mercedes only needs the key to be in the drivers seat(most likely just the vicinity of the ignition), and thats what im aiming for, ive got the whole button thing down, its pretty easy to find online, im just stuck finding a way to boost the 7" range from the ignition/transponder. do i need a more powerful transponder or do i need to somehow find a way to modify my ignition to pick up a boader range(like 5-7ft preferably). i read about one guy who moved his ignition out of sight underneath the steering wheel and then installed the button, and since he kept his key in there at all times(only took it out when he was away for a long time) he could just push the button whenever to start it. but i would NEVER leave my key in the car, hidden or not, just plain stupid imo...
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
