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Hi, I've just received a shiny new spare key with transponder for my C5 from Patrick at Carkey help but for it to work I believe it has to be coded. Is anyone free to help do the 'lexia thing' and program the key to the car? Is this a lengthy process?
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Bandit12 wrote:Hi, I've a shiny spare key with transponder for my C5 from Patrick at Carkey help. Is anyone free to help do the 'lexia thing' and program the key to the car? Is this a lengthy process? Beer vouchers are of course available :-)
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Thanks for the quick reply Mike I'm in Gravesend north kent but regularly travel to lincoln to see my son.
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Have a look at the super sticky list of lexia owners. There is one in Ashford and one in Boston that might be of help to you.
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How urgently do you need it sorting? I'll most likely be back in Gravesend for a week in early June, and could bring mine back we me... Otherwise I believe h20cooler is in the medway towns so would be closest.

EDIT: Should answer the 2nd question too... No, not a lengthy process, 20 mins max, I assume you have the confidential code too for your car (4 characters alphanumeric, not the one you get from Patrick)?
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Hi Guys many thanks for the advice

Ben, Many thanks for your kind offer. No its not urgent as have one fully working key when bought the car a few weeks ago. June will be fine tho away in Germany for a few days around the 12th.
I do not have the key card code but do have a card labelled as key code with a 7 digit code written on it in biro, I assumed this was the number required. It is not a prob as I have a citroen dealer within walking distance so can get the correct code. Please PM me a mobile number and I'll call with address etc.

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That'll be Hidsons then :) The 7 digit code will be the mechanical key code (for getting new keys cut), not the confidential code (for pairing them to the car). It'll look something like 10X5 or FL8W.

Have set a reminder for me to bring it back with me. Will PM you.
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dont think H20 cooler is an active member on here anymore :(

we do need someone in North Kent area with a lexia.. I will try and sort it soon :)


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jgra1 wrote:dont think H20 cooler is an active member on here anymore :(

we do need someone in North Kent area with a lexia.. I will try and sort it soon :)


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http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... 89#p367389" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; :)

I can cover Gravesend once in a blue moon (read: about one week every 2 months), but that's probably not handy for most that need a lexia session. :)
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Thanks for all the help guys and yes it is Hidsons :-). Ben, I've just pm'd you. :-)

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h2ocooler is still active, he just answered a post today.
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Oh should have said happy to help as well, BUT would need instructions for programming the keys to make sure I get it right.
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h2ocooler wrote:Oh should have said happy to help as well, BUT would need instructions for programming the keys to make sure I get it right.
Over here for a step by step guide: http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... 11&t=43271" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; :)
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