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
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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
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
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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.
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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
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
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