MrNoisy

iTrader: (28)

I have a UK registered Euro STI which has the retro-fitted sigma alarm with the older style two button key and separate sigma fob.

As the car only came with one key, I'd ideally like to get a proper Subaru key blank and have it cut and programmed; I'm just wondering if anyone knows where I can get a suitable blank from other than a main dealer?

The dealer want about £230 to provide a replacement key, and as a mate's Dad is a locksmith I'd rather see if I can do it cheaper for obvious reasons.

Any tips guys and gals?

Turbotits

iTrader: (2)

I dont know about the chip. But certainly a nissan blank is the same and can be cut at most lock smiths. I use one all the time as i no longer need the chip for my car. The nissian key does come with a chip just dont know if its compatable with the subaru system

BlueBugEye

iTrader: (12)

We got two (no buttons) froTMC keys on eBay, perfect keys but have yet to find somewhere to code them, Timpsons can't do it and my local guy has just had a shop refit so no computer yet, assuming they will code (there is a chip!) then £40 for two was a great deal.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/tmccarkeys

He also cuts to code/picture for a fiver.

smirnon

i would like to know this too ! ! Is this the key you're referring to?

MrNoisy

iTrader: (28)

Ok guys, FYI you can get blanks from Timpsons.
They order them from Subaru but they're much cheaper.
They can also code them for you.

smirnon

thanks a million ! i'll get my friend in UK to help me check... i'm in singapore its because the price of the key here is around 190 pounds so i'm trying the overseas option

petethemeat

iTrader: (6)

Timpsons said they could cut and code the key for me but the buttons wouldn't work. They quoted me £75

smirnon

was it the same key? I dont mind not having the internals, because i still have mine which are still working, basically looking for the case and the blade..

petethemeat

iTrader: (6)

I couldn't tell you , I only got the quote and didnt take it any further.

smirnon

thanks! well i guess i would be pretty ok with having to pay £75 compared to the £190 i was quoted

MrNoisy

iTrader: (28)

What I've done is get a second hand key, cut the case for it open using a dremmel. Then removed the old blade, took the new Timsons one and screwed it into place. Getting it programmed into my ECU on Weds.

Bit of a pain though. Personally in hindsight I'd have just thought sod it and gone for a full on key. Will still be much cheaper than the £230 Subaru charge for a new key in the UK.
I think including the key case and blade it stands me at about £40, and that includes a spare blade.