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Red key #1578455
26/06/2016 00:08
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Is it the end of the world if you buy a coupe without the red key?

Re: Red key [Re: EdTaylor] #1578458
26/06/2016 00:49
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Nope, not any more, plenty of ways round it.

Re: Red key [Re: EdTaylor] #1578463
26/06/2016 18:35
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thanks.

When would you need the red key?

Re: Red key [Re: EdTaylor] #1578475
26/06/2016 19:14
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Put it this way, I have never needed it I'm over 13 years of ownership.

It gets used if you need to programme a new key into the immobiliser for instance, but these days keycutters can simply clone a new key without it.


16VT and X1/9 1500

We must all do our part for the planet.
I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using.
Re: Red key [Re: EdTaylor] #1578483
26/06/2016 20:26
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Ok great. Just don't loose your keys, which I have never done so all will be fine.

Re: Red key [Re: EdTaylor] #1578488
26/06/2016 22:06
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As PeteP says, you can even get a spare key cut form your normal key, I got mine for 40 quid from Timpsons! They clone the original key, so it still works with the immobiliser.

Re: Red key [Re: EdTaylor] #1578524
27/06/2016 10:13
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HAve a read of the Red Key FAQ

Re: Red key [Re: EdTaylor] #1578547
27/06/2016 13:37
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Timpsons cloned the key???!!

I didn't know that was possible?!

Pity they couldn't fix my watch a couple of years back...

I bought a car without the red key also...

Re: Red key [Re: dante giacosa] #1578591
27/06/2016 18:29
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Yeah, I think they only got the technology fairly recently, but this was in Sept last yr

Re: Red key [Re: EdTaylor] #1578615
27/06/2016 22:08
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Thanks Bockers I can never seem to find what I am looking for!


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