joey_turbo

iTrader: (26)

I'm not aware how hard/easy it is to have a duplicate key cut for my 99 uk turbo.
Do they have transponders?

Sigma Sam

Yep, the ignition key contains a transponder chip although this factory immobilisation system is not Thatcham approved, hence the addition of the Sigma M30 alarm/immobiliser too.

SS

joey_turbo

iTrader: (26)

Thanks for the reply.
I take it most key cutters that do the transponder keys can do it then?

Sigma Sam

Sorry, not familiar with what can and can't be copied by key cutters "transponder wise".

SS

albob

i lost the keys to my van recently. I went to 'Parkers' multi-centre for a replacement. Man behind said he could only provide me with a key to open the doors - but, when I had obtained a 'chipped' replacement from Citroen, he could 'clone' me a back-up one for 20 quid

500

if you get the key from Subaru, they will code it in for free, not that expensive either, a key cutter will copy the profile for £2

CrashedImpreza

You obviously know the right people!!!

I had a spare key cut and coded recently (got the dealer I bought the car from to pay for it)

The blank key was £75ish

Cutting was circa £25 (for 2mins work by a grouchy b'stard in Hazel Grove)

Coded at Prosport - who (I think) charged about £20

Sean

Tidgy

for my my00 the key cost me £33 cut and coded from subaru, thats was about 5 months ago.

hth

500

No mate, I just phoned the local dealer (Robbinsons of Rochdale), the key was £35ish and they coded it in in 2 mins for free as i'd bought it from them, they also did a fault read and clear the memory while it was on the data commander

I know that dealers are expensive for some parts, but I always try them, just for comparison if anything