99 xsara keyfob (rf) coding

drpau · Post by **drpau** » 13 Nov 2006, 19:13

Alright folks, having looked around on here there seem to be conflicting reports as to wether or not the keyfobs can be coded by yourself (with several plips with key in etc) or wether it is a dealer only job.
Below is a picture of the type of key I have (an RF one),

Can it be reprogrammed by me? Or is it a trip to the rip off merchants

Its a 99 Xsara HDi SX if that helps any....

Replies are greatly appreciated

Ta

Paul

Post by **RichardW** » 14 Nov 2006, 08:10

Paul,

I'll have a look tonight on Autodata, but chances are you can only re-program a new key with the diagnostic computer - you can probably re-synch a key whose battery has gone flat without.

More later....

drpau · Post by **drpau** » 15 Nov 2006, 17:30

Thanks Richard, Im expecting it to be dealer only but you never know, Ive tried several methods which Ive found on the forum, none of which have worked so far

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Post by **RichardW** » 15 Nov 2006, 20:29

Paul,

AD says new keys can only be reprogrammed with the diagnostic computer

You can however re-synch a key that's had a new battery or had lots of button presses whilst out of range:

Switch ignition on
Wait for system LED to extinguish (If fitted)
Press lock or unlock button within 30s
Press lock or unlock button on other keys within 10s
Ensure system LED lights for 0.5s

dan_the_v8man · Post by **dan_the_v8man** » 18 Nov 2006, 17:07

can you reprogram the older infrared type?

mine is buggered so im thinkin about tryin to track one down on ebay and swap the key over to the new plip

Post by **RichardW** » 20 Nov 2006, 21:50

Yep, no problem to reprogram the IR type. You do need 2 keys (or at least the circuit board pulled out of the fob casing. Turn the ignition to the first (accessory) position, then put the fob near the IR receiver in the roof and press the lock button a couple of times. This should be enough to program the fob. It should be possible to programme more than one fob - try doing them in quick succession, but folk have had varying degrees of success with this.

dan_the_v8man · Post by **dan_the_v8man** » 20 Nov 2006, 23:31

i'll be quite happy if i can just get one fob programmed

any one know where i can get a replacement from, any where other than citroen as mine is mullered and i aint paying citroens stupid prices

thanks

and cheers for that richard

dan_the_v8man · Post by **dan_the_v8man** » 22 Nov 2006, 11:19

well got a key off ebay, now im just waiting for Citroen to cut me a replacement copy to go on the plip, £25 for the Citroen key + £20 for the plip inc pnp off ebay, not bad compared to the £130 citroen wanted for a new one with a new key

though any one trying to program the infra red type, it may take a couple of tries, dont give up on the first attempt, mine programed on the third try