Programme New Fob

[norlec]

Hi guys

I need another key for my car as there was only one when I bought it is this seller telling the truth regards the programming I do have a working key.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...em=180296015963

[Mark W]

you can program a key- the instructions are on this forum somewhere

The main thing is to ensure the key you already have is a master and not a valet key- without a master you can't program another key

[norlec]

you can program a key- the instructions are on this forum somewhere

The main thing is to ensure the key you already have is a master and not a valet key- without a master you can't program another key

Thanks Mark but how do I know if I have the master key and not the valet

Norman

[Steviewevie]

Thanks Mark but how do I know if I have the master key and not the valet

Originally when the car comes from the factory, the master keys have three buttons and the valet key two buttons (no boot key).

*However* I don't believe the number of buttons is a reliable test once the car is several years old and keys might have been reprogrammed etc. Put the key into the ignition and watch the flashing security light on the dashboard as you insert it (you don't need to turn it). If the security light turns off as soon as the key is inserted, it's a master key. If the security light comes on/stays on for a second when you insert it, it's a valet key and can't be used for programming.

As long as you've got at least one master key, you can programme new keys as per the instructions on the main IS200 forum.

[norlec]

Thanks Mark but how do I know if I have the master key and not the valet

Originally when the car comes from the factory, the master keys have three buttons and the valet key two buttons (no boot key).

*However* I don't believe the number of buttons is a reliable test once the car is several years old and keys might have been reprogrammed etc. Put the key into the ignition and watch the flashing security light on the dashboard as you insert it (you don't need to turn it). If the security light turns off as soon as the key is inserted, it's a master key. If the security light comes on/stays on for a second when you insert it, it's a valet key and can't be used for programming.

As long as you've got at least one master key, you can programme new keys as per the instructions on the main IS200 forum.

Thanks for the reply I will give that a try tomorrow.

[Steviewevie]

Actually I just noticed that the sub-heading for this thread is "GS300 Sport", although this is one of the IS200 sub-forums. My answers were specific for the IS200, I have no idea whether this is true for the GS or not. If it has a security light and you can see different behaviour from different keys, then it probably is, and would be interesting to know !