Replacement Key question

fluffnutter

Hi guys

Just bought a replacement key fob for my omega (the buttons are shot away and it only works intermittently).

It needs programming and the Vauxhall garage has quoted me £50. Surely this is something I can do myself? I've got the key code but I'm not really sure what I'd be doing with it.

Is this something I can do myself, and if so, how?

Thanx

LandyAndy

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2958010

fluffnutter

Ta, Landy. I've done that a few times but assumed for some reason (perhaps the £50 charge made me think it wasn't straightforward) that a brand new keyfob would need a bit more than just doing the ignition reset thing. Why was the garage banging on about my keycode? I've never had to use that before.

Locknut

As far as i am aware all GM vauxhall new remotes must be added Diagnostically and no manual procedure exists. So its either a dealer or Auto locksmith

mikey72

The new fob needs programming to the car. The ignition reset is for when the fob goes too far out of sync on the rolling code.
No cheap way I'm afraid.

fluffnutter

Thanks for your advice. I couldn't quite believe that the dealership was lying to me but I wanted to be sure. The guy said it needs 'programming via the Vauxhall computers'. I guess he's right. But £50? For what will clearly take seconds. What a rip-off!

Evilm

fluffnutter wrote: »

Thanks for your advice. I couldn't quite believe that the dealership was lying to me but I wanted to be sure. The guy said it needs 'programming via the Vauxhall computers'. I guess he's right. But £50? For what will clearly take seconds. What a rip-off!

Its better than ford who generally want about £100 to program a new key.

Locknut

Find a local auto locksmith as on avarage we are much cheaper:D