reprogramming key

[sloo3l]

hi the rubber on my key buttons are stuffed and the module is glued holden will sell you a new module but then they hit you again for programming.my question is if i picked 1 up from a wreckers is there a way of programming it myself????

[dannyn12]

you can buy a new case off ebay cheap and they are quiet easy to open and change over the internals

[WAGON MAN]

Or purchase new replacement buttons from

Polmex

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Beat me to it. Polmex are great.

[beng]

if you were going to get a new key cut a lock smiths would prolly be cheaper than going to holden.

[lout]

Buy a new one and get Holden or high end locksmith to program it or you will be posting again soon that the battery is flat in your remote

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

To answer the original question about programming, no, you can't do it yourself. You can program a blank key though, but not one that has already been done.

[MR_VX]

i brought a new 3 button remote for $35 brand new and get it reprogramed from holde for $20 then just screwed my key into it

[sloo3l]

thanks for the feedback guys i think polmex will be the go.

[gungazza]

be cerfull getting the old buttons out you need a scapl or sharp model knife i totaly stuffed my spare key

[WAGON MAN]

A stanley knife will do the job.

[minitsbay]

You can program a blank key though, but not one that has already been done.

Just so you know you can re-program the key fobs if they have already been coded to another car previously i have many people come into the shop that have bought a fob from the wreckers as long as you write the fob back to default first 004462 then your fine to use it again

cheers

[accentstencil]

Just so you know you can re-program the key fobs if they have already been coded to another car previously i have many people come into the shop that have bought a fob from the wreckers as long as you write the fob back to default first 004462 then your fine to use it again

cheers

That is interesting but is it widely known by the people in your type of business? I have always understood that you can't re-program them.

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Just so you know you can re-program the key fobs if they have already been coded to another car previously i have many people come into the shop that have bought a fob from the wreckers as long as you write the fob back to default first 004462 then your fine to use it again

cheers

That's good to know. I have always been told that they are once only write.

[minitsbay]

yep it good to let people know i work for company store not franchise and we have been told not to do it anymore obviously the company wants to make money from the sale of a new unit but i still do it if asked nicely without charge as only takes a minute but yeah if you have access to an rw4 or even the older rw2 with com reader or another programmer give it a try i will clarify one thing up tho so not to **** people around so be aware

you can only re-write key fobs for the commodores up to vx as from the vy series there was a 2nd stasge to the programing circut that WILL NOT allow to re write

cheers

[accentstencil]

......you can only re-write key fobs for the commodores up to vx as from the vy series there was a 2nd stasge to the programing circut that WILL NOT allow to re write

cheers

Typical of Holden, always looking for ways to get you to spend more money.

[vrcalais5ltr]

just a quicky how much should it cost? i just got quoted 89 dollers is that a bit steep?

[accentstencil]

just a quicky how much should it cost? i just got quoted 89 dollers is that a bit steep?

That is a good price, I doubt you will find one much cheaper.

[dj_eddie]

I have 2 remotes for my VTII Berlina with worn buttons and i think one of them is due for a battery replacement. I found a guy on ebay that sells aftermarket (chevorlet branded) 3 button remotes that are designed to open into 2 pieces when unscrewed ($35 each). I ordered 2 this week, so hopefully i get my hands on them soon. [search "Holden Commodore Chevrolet 3 Button Remote Key Shell"]

All you need to do is crack open the originals, drop the insides into the new case and screw it shut. The battery code is somewhere on this forum (maybe even this thread?) so you can swap it out with some soldering and away you go again.

Question though, if the battery fully dies on a remote, does it need reprogramming when a fresh battery is dropped into it??

Cheers,
Eddie

[DanVN]

i got a new key cut for 79 bucks, Shop around not hard to find them at that price

[pablo]

Eddie, I have removed the battery and put a fresh one in before, and the card held its memory OK.
The mate did the same with no problems.

[Verynice]

also you can get the HSV casings off ebay to feel special