Keys

[stevemac]

Can anyone help me get a new HSV key programmed? The old one went dead and a mate bought me a new one over from Oz but it needs progamming. I am using the spare at the moment. its for my 2000 (UK)GTS #018

[uk hsv]

"stevemac" we have missed you around here.......

Send me a email with your number and I might be able to help.

[sjc]

I think any Monaro dealer can do it for you, but I might be talking rubbish! I need one done as well.

[stevemac]

it would be interesting to know about the monaro routine for replacing a lost key.


>> Edited by stevemac on Thursday 3rd March 14:03

>> Edited by stevemac on Thursday 3rd March 14:04

[stevemac]

However, lucky for me UK_HSV knows all about the GTS process. Apparently, you need two new keys to start with (if you want to keep a spare)....then have to get the car to programme the new keys.... then it all works!

So, I have to get another new key before I start this process.

Note: the original key worked for about 3 years before "Going flat"...still starts the car but no remote locking etc.

>> Edited by stevemac on Thursday 3rd March 14:04

[dan_the_man]

One of my Monaro keys is flat already, can't seem to open it to swap the battery either

[stevemac]

if its like the GTS key then you cant open it to change the battery...you need a new key!!

see what the dealer says, I would be interested

[uk hsv]

This is from the Holden service manual.....


NOTE 3:
The remote control key is a sealed for life unit (non
removable battery), therefore the housing cannot
be separated. The battery life expectancy is
approximately five to ten years.

so ask for a new one!!!!

[Dan_the_man]

ARSE - just phoned my dealer and it looks like I have to book it into the workshop for a warranty repair. Quite a lot of hassle for a keyfob battery, anyway the steering wheel is also coming apart so they can look at that while I'm in.

[Dan_the_man]

Took my Monaro in and they reprogrammed the dead key and have ordered a new steering wheel as mine is coming apart.

Watch this space to see how long shipping will take.

[stevemac]

so you got the old key reprogrammed then! Did it get a new battery?

[dan_the_man]

From whats been said on this thread they are sealed for life units & you cant swap the battery. They must somehow program it but I dont know how, I wonder if my new steering wheel will have a Holden logo.

[Dan_the_man]

woohoo after a bit of chasing for the last few months it looks like my steering wheel bits have arrived, nice of them to let me know....NOT !!!!

[monaroman]

Did the wheel have the Holden logo?

[dan_the_man]

dont know yet - its booked in for its 1st service next week so they will fix it then. However I think the just ordered the bits that have cracked (spokes) as opposed to the entire wheel.

[zadumbreion]

SO - what is the procedure for reprogramming the keys then? I did read somewhere that you just need to make sure the metal ball is in contact with the ignition ring when starting the car - is that all there is to it? I guess not based on the earlier contents of this thread..... Car is a 2001 GTS-R.... One key is dead so I need to buy a new one...

Edited by zadumbreion on Monday 2nd April 14:28

[stevemac]

see above:

However, lucky for me UK_HSV knows all about the GTS process. Apparently, you need two new keys to start with (if you want to keep a spare)....then have to get the car to programme the new keys.... then it all works!

I also tried the Monaro trick posted here elsewhere , that is to put the new key in the ignition, turn on, turn off and its supposed to be programmed. This didn't work and I still have only one new key, still unprogrammed!!

[zadumbreion]

stevemac said:

see above:

However, lucky for me UK_HSV knows all about the GTS process. Apparently, you need two new keys to start with (if you want to keep a spare)....then have to get the car to programme the new keys.... then it all works!

I also tried the Monaro trick posted here elsewhere , that is to put the new key in the ignition, turn on, turn off and its supposed to be programmed. This didn't work and I still have only one new key, still unprogrammed!!

I saw that... I need the details though....

Edited by zadumbreion on Monday 2nd April 19:32

[ctheo0]

Greens do it.

[zadumbreion]

OK, but I don't particularly fancy having to book the car in, take time off and drive the car all the way to Greens just to reprogram a key if it's something I can do myself!

So is there, or is there not, a way of doing it oneself?