2008 Kluger key and remote for less than $150 AUD!

[Nigel Weepers]

I have recently bought a 2008 Kluger (1st reg 2009)

It came with only 1 key and remote.

I had prices ranging from $179 to $240 just for the key and $300 to $465 for a remote.

Remote:

This ebay seller is selling remotes for $50. Work perfectly, comes with programming instructions, easy to follow open door waggle dance!

http://www.ebay.com.au/usr/lockyouno1

Hopefully he will have some more soon.

Key:

There are 2 ways of getting a new key, you can either program your car to recognise a new transponder key or have your key cloned.

I bartered a Mister Minute guy to duplicate my key for $80

He explained that there were 2 options, the Silca key for $200 or the Chinese key for $100. The difference, he claimed was that the Chinese key was not waterproof.

As I have never dropped my keys in water in 25 years driving and knowing that my key does not have a battery in it, I asked him to do me the Chinese one for $80.

He did, Works perfectly.

Dont pay silly dealer prices guys!!

Nige

[(mr2)]

The Mister Minut guy is a little wrong, but close..

The original chip that came out to use for cloning used a battery, this had to be replaced when it got flat or your car would not start and because it was not sealed this made them vulnerable to damage. These haven't been used for a couple of years now. They were replaced with a chip that didn't need a battery but used a circuit board covered in a potting resin, still not the best options as other manufactures are offering better options, chips that don't matter if they go swimming and are harder to damage.

The "Chinese" option is probably European JMA keys, much better than Silca :)

The problem with getting your keys done at somewhere like Mister minut is you are getting a "new" key cut with all the wear and tear from your OLD key, this is what causes your keys to snap and your locks to get worn and eventually fail.

[Nigel Weepers]

I hear you on the wear and tear thing, but my key? has it got a battery? is it susceptible to damage?

[(mr2)]

Is there a brand name on it? Is it JMA.