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Lost key - What is the best course of action?

Having broken my leg :-( I decided (unwisely it now seems) to lend my trusty 1994 405 to a friend, who has since lost the key. This was one of the infra red types.

I phoned the local main dealer about getting a replacement and he quoted £125!! I have still got a mechanical only key so I can still get into the car but I would like to continue using the remote central locking.

If I get a replacement IR receiver unit, with associated IR key inners, from a breaker, will it work with my central locking controller, or will I have to change that as well? (i.e is the code checking done in the central locking contoller or in the receiver module?)

Is there another way of programming the receiver/controller to accept a different key?

TIA

Rob

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Rob H
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have to change that as well

This should work ok. Sender and receiver are tied to each other and can not be programmed. The central locking controller is a generic componenet.and does not require to be changed.

? (i.e is the code checking done in the

Code check is in the receiver module. (infra - red)

Not sure what you mean by this, but the plip in the 405 is not a transponder. You can remove the key from the plip case and use independently from the plip.No need to change locks. However if you have lost a key then the security of your vehicle has been compromised and a change of external locks may be an option that you may wish to consider. Try your insurance company!

Receiver and senders are quite hard to come by as I have found out!

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sid

Pure suggestion, although it maybe a long shot!!

Do you have a Timpson's near you (the Shoe repair & key-Cuting Place)?? I think they may also trade under the name of "Minuteman".

I noticed the other day that they imply that they can provide replacement Remote Keys - it may be worth asking in there!!

HTH

Regards, John

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John J. Burness

Have yoy thought about slapping your friend !!!! then get him to replace your key.

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Jdalt

Panic over. My Missis has been round for a 'proper' look for the key which she duly found in about 2 minutes...

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Rob H

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