[x300] Keyfob programming chestnut

In reply to a message from Mark Pilant sent Thu 25 Oct 2012:

I sort of give up!

Seek and ye will find and allis possible, at a hugh or
minimal cost a valet key could be cloned from a ‘‘standard’’
key, as earlier stated it’s just the profile cut on the tip
that is different and the cutting of the facets can be read
to determine the code for your car. the transponder can be
read and copied with a suitable reader.

It’s all in the Archives or on the web!–
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Actually no. But… :slight_smile: I had just bought the (used) car there and
That being said, in other cases where I have had a key cut from the VIN,
I did have to prove ownership.


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In reply to a message from Neil Maldon sent Thu 25 Oct 2012:

See:

http://www.jag-lovers.org/snaps/snap_view.php3?id=1226425957&n4=--
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that is different and the cutting of the facets can be read


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In reply to a message from Neil Maldon sent Thu 25 Oct 2012:

Also:

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that is different and the cutting of the facets can be read


Neil 70 '97 3.2S http://www.jag-lovers.org/v.htm?1242166704
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