306 Key Coding

cutie_matty · Post by **cutie_matty** » 22 Jun 2004, 20:53

I have recently bought a new IR key plip for my 306 (98 R). I've programmed it for the central locking, but it doesn't start the car, as it has to be coded for the immobiliser. Peugeot want to charge £15 for the code, and £65 + VAT to code it!!
Does anyone know a cheaper way of coding the key, or of any company around the Bucks/Oxon/Northants area that will code it. Thanks.

woody-som · Post by **woody-som** » 23 Jun 2004, 00:59

I assume you bought this, as the oldone has worn out/broke.
what you need to do, providing you have the old one, is to take the chip out and place in the new one. This will then disable the immobiliser.

cutie_matty · Post by **cutie_matty** » 24 Jun 2004, 15:07

Actually when I bought the car it only came with one key, and I needed a spare. Therefore I still need the old key (and chip). Any ideas?

r_306_XSi · Post by **r_306_XSi** » 25 Jun 2004, 04:09

You could always take off the steering shroud, and tape the chip from the old key (very securely!) to the induction loop around the ignition barrel. This does mean that you have bypassed the immobiliser tho, and technically you'd need to tell the insurance guys I guess...
Or maybe, keep the chip in the ashtray (in its own key case?) and place it near the barrel whenever you start the car - although that just seems a bit desperate...
I think Peugeot are the only guys that can recode the ECU, so if you want a proper job you'd have to stump up the cash...

b21playa · Post by **b21playa** » 25 Jun 2004, 15:38

isnt it possible to get the code read from a local keyt cutter
when i got my dads primera key donee, it had an immobiliser as well and the guy put the key into some sort of reader and then programmed the key new with that code
my mate needs a new cli key as well so will see how he gets on