2005 Legacy - Replacement key cost??

2005 Legacy - Replacement key cost??

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Hollywood Wheels

Original Poster:

3,689 posts

231 months

Saturday 25th May 2013
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I've managed to lose one of the keys to my 2005 Spec B. I've been looking through the forums but can't seem able to find any sort of definitive answer. My local main dealer isn't open till Tues, but I'm happy to use a mobile chap if possible (phoned two so far, neither can do it!).
I do have one working key which controls the locks and immobiliser, which I would have thought makes the job easier?
How much do you reckon I'm looking at to have a replacement made?
Any advice appreciated.....

Barkychoc

7,848 posts

205 months

Sunday 26th May 2013
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I can tell you.
£250.
I enquired at 2 dealers.
I didn't bother bloody daylight robbery.

I think if you get a secondhand key you can have the immobiliser in it coded to your car and just get an unchipped key cut so you can get in and start the car.
Not elegant but should work as a backup.

All aftermarket places I rang said they couldn't do it.

Hollywood Wheels

Original Poster:

3,689 posts

231 months

Sunday 26th May 2013
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HOW MUCH?!!! eek How can they possibly justify that amount?!

Oh well, I'll be looking at other options then.....

Barkychoc

7,848 posts

205 months

Sunday 26th May 2013
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I asked if I had 2 keys if the second one would be cheaper, yes sir £210 for the second one.
I still have the scar from my jaw hitting the floor.


Hollywood Wheels

Original Poster:

3,689 posts

231 months

Tuesday 28th May 2013
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Update. Can't find a key specialist anywhere that can duplicate it for me. The dealer wants £288. That's right, TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EIGHT POUNDS!!! He actually tried to make me out to be the unreasonable one when I questioned how it could possibly cost so much.

sawman

4,920 posts

231 months

Tuesday 28th May 2013
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if it makes you feel any better I got quoted £250 for the key for a 12 year old fiat seicento