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  1. #1
    baptie
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    Had a search about and couldn't find anything.

    Got two master keys for car, one has died!
    Are these just a battery replacement job or is it a little harder?

    Attempted to burst it open but didn't wanna force it.

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    Delboy
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    I think the manual says they are rechargeable and get charged when plugged into the dash so they recommend using each spare key for a bit every so often.

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    Stevie, the keys are charged through the ignition and is a sealed unit.

    gonna have to be a new one im afraid :(

    will also require a booking in at the workshop for coding, takes about 25-30 mins to code.

    Can i just ask if you rotated keys on a monthly basis to keep both at a regular charge and decharge?

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    baptie
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    Can i just ask if you rotated keys on a monthly basis to keep both at a regular charge and decharge?
    As a matter of fact........nope, never knew you had to.
    What am kind of price am I looking at for another keyfob + coding Davie?

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    This reminds me to use my spare key soon

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    Stevie,

    Key from myself would be £73.10 inc vat and discount.

    Coding would be about £50 inc vat

    If it was the case, you can buy the key off myself and have it coded to the nearest dealer to yourself as the key would be cheaper for me to supply to you

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    Same here did not know that....might look the key fob today.
    Mini as it was. As it is. As it always will be. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, it's up to you to decide if it counts!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JC Parts Dept View Post
    Stevie,

    Key from myself would be £73.10 inc vat and discount.

    Coding would be about £50 inc vat

    If it was the case, you can buy the key off myself and have it coded to the nearest dealer to yourself as the key would be cheaper for me to supply to you

    I had to get mine recoded a couple of weeks back, Fairbairns quoted half an hour to do the job too. Funny, because I saw the mechanic park it up and lock it with the remote 5 minutes after I left it with them .

    Cost - £24+ vat

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    Quote Originally Posted by MiniSnaps View Post
    I had to get mine recoded a couple of weeks back Cost - £24+ vat
    Was this a new key? or just an old needing re-coded?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JC Parts Dept View Post
    Was this a new key? or just an old needing re-coded?
    err....
    I had to get mine recoded

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