My bro lost his key, Help !!!!!

Damn skittles !!!

Anyway, he lost his key and the dealer is telling him he HAS to tow his car to them so they can reprogram it. Do they need the entire car over there or is it simply a case of them being able to get into the ECU to program it. I just don't wanna have to tow the whole car if I don't have to.

Please help guys and gals. Thanks

 

it has to go to the dealer.

 

No...you do not have to goto the dealer. There is a way to buy a blank (with the chip in it) and program it at home. Search on srtforums for the how-to....

 

no its a skim key all they should need is the vin number and something that shows ownership

 

I retract my previous statement...kind of.

There is a procedure to do this at home, however, you need one of your original keys. But you can buy blanks off ebay for a fration of the cost that the dealer would charge.

 

Let me guess Luis... your "bro" is from Tijuana, and its actually a stolen skittle he hot wired and is now trying to start it with a key so he can cart his bitches around without looking 'hot'?!?!

 

You know "us people" all too well Jason.

I should have known you would figure it out.

 

Whatever Luis...you could play a cameo in Beverly Hills 90210....you honkey!!!

 

I agree... I think Luis should grow a mullet, buy an IROC Z, throw in a dip and call it a day.

Luis... you know I love ya! I'm actually starting to like Ryan again... grant it, just a little.

 

Actually, you need TWO already programed keys...

TO the OP, Yes they need the car. You can try some local locksmiths from your phone book, but there is a very expensive tool required to program the keys. And I'm not sure how many guys will have the equipment. No matter how you do it, it's going to cost....A lot. That is why I have three keys to my car(something I recommend anyone with two keys already). If I lose one, I can still program another one.

 

since you're talking about it being towed i'm assuming that means that he has no keys now? if he can live without the car for a few days i would suggest going on ebay or a similar site and buying two blank chipped keys. the dealer charges something like $80 each for them, i've bought them online for $25 for two.

if there are no keys left, the dealer has to have the car to program the keys. plus they need to recut the keys so that they work. if there's one key left, they still have to program it there but you can get it cut somewhere else and save some money.

once he has at least two working keys i would highly suggest making a third or even fourth copy yourself so that you have spares. you can do this in your driveway, i can give you the directions if you want them. but you need to programmed keys to do it.

 

Ok, so.... let me get this straight because I used the word "Bro" I am now one of you guys ???

Perhaps if I used the word "Hermano" or "Homeboy."

Are you guys implying that I have to talk like a cholo in order to be considered Mexican ?

Or do I have to type a sentence like Ryan did in the H.O.P section under Trojan's kill story and state " I haven't driving my car in a week."

Or maybe I should start saying things like "Yumbo Yack." ; "I shoes to talk this way" ; "I need a share to sit down in."

I think you guys are just hoping and praying that one day I will want to be white.

 

Since there is no keys, it needs to go to the dealership. Samething if you had just one set and wanted another. When you have (2) sets then your able to program a 3rd at home or where ever you want.

 

That sounds like a good idea... send directions please (I'm assuming the 8's are the same).

 

More than likey, the programming is the same...I have programmed Ford and Plymouth and Dodge, with two active keys, in the same manor. So if the 8's keys are chipped I can't imagine they would be any different, than any of those.

 

here's the directions....

The steps required to program Sentry Keys with two valid Sentry Keys follows:

(1) Obtain the blank Sentry Key(s) that need to be programmed. Cut the keys to match the ignition lock cylinder mechanical key codes.

(2) Insert one of the two valid Sentry Keys into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

(3) After the ignition switch has been in the ON position for longer than three seconds, but no more than fifteen seconds, cycle the ignition switch back to the OFF position. Replace the first valid Sentry Key in the ignition lock cylinder with the second valid Sentry Key and turn the ignition switch back to the ON position. The second valid Sentry Key must be inserted, and the ignition key to the ON position, within 15 seconds of removing the first valid Sentry key.

(4) About ten seconds after the completion of Step 3, the indicator light will start to flash and a single audible chime tone will sound to indicate that the system has entered the Customer Learn programming mode.

(5) Within sixty seconds of entering the Customer Learn programming mode, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, replace the valid Sentry Key with a blank Sentry Key transponder, and turn the ignition switch back to the ON position.

(6) About ten seconds after the completion of Step 5, a single audible chime tone will sound and the indicator light will stop flashing and stay on solid for three seconds and then turn off to indicate that the blank Sentry Key has been successfully programmed.

The SKIS will immediately exit the Customer Learn programming mode and the vehicle may be started using the newly programmed Sentry Key. These steps must be completed in their entirety for each additional Sentry Key to be programmed. If any of the above steps are not completed in the given sequence, or within the allotted time, the SKIS will exit the Customer Learn programming mode and the programming will be unsuccessful. The SKIS will also automatically exit the Customer Learn programming mode if:

• It sees a non-blank Sentry Key when it should see a blank.
• If it has already programmed eight (8) valid Sentry Keys.
• If the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position for more than about fifty (50) seconds.

NOTE: If you attempt to start the vehicle while in "Customer Learn" mode (LED flashing), the vehicle will behave as though an invalid key is being used. This feature is only available on domestic vehicles (i.e. the engine will stall after two (2) seconds) of or those which have a U.S. country code designator.
running). No faults will be logged.

This procedure requires access to at least two valid Sentry Keys. If two valid Sentry Keys are not available, Sentry Key programming will require the use of a DRBIII once a key is programmed intoa particular vehicle, it cannot be used on any other.

 

Thanks!

That's amazing. The implication is that each key has a unique ID and then something writeable to make a pairing with a car. That means they could do stuff like have memory seats, pedals, and steering wheel position for a particular key (if maybe you have to share the car with your other).

What I'm wondering is: What in the world are they writing to the key with/through? Is it electrical through the ignition switch? magnetic? can't be bluetooth since every car doesn't have it...