Hi, recently purchased 2nd MGF - 2001. Came with only one key and immobilizer turn off (match fob to the receiver on the steering column).
How do I get a spare key and correctly programmed immobilizer turn off fob?
MarkB
Obtaining a second spare key and 'immobilizer' turn off for MGF
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Rule 1 - Is that you need to think very carefully before posting anything technical or asking anything technical relating to the security system of the car - See 'Security Issues' sticky for more info.
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Re: Obtaining a second spare key and 'immobilizer' turn off for MGF
Hi and welcome to the forum.
The key is easy, you just get a new blank, any key cutter should be able to do it.
Make sure you et the correct blank, the MGF, TF and Maestro version is different to the ZS and ZR one.
There is a company called Sussex MG in Partridge Green just south of Horsham who can supply them, they may also carry the fob.
I have managed to code fobs using my www.pscan.eu or if you are near Brighton www.technozen-electronics.co.uk can supply and program fobs.
James
The key is easy, you just get a new blank, any key cutter should be able to do it.
Make sure you et the correct blank, the MGF, TF and Maestro version is different to the ZS and ZR one.
There is a company called Sussex MG in Partridge Green just south of Horsham who can supply them, they may also carry the fob.
I have managed to code fobs using my www.pscan.eu or if you are near Brighton www.technozen-electronics.co.uk can supply and program fobs.
James
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Re: Obtaining a second spare key and 'immobilizer' turn off for MGF
Hi James.
Thank you so much for your advice. I will investigate the links you sent me.
Thanks again
MarkB.
Thank you so much for your advice. I will investigate the links you sent me.
Thanks again
MarkB.
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Re: Obtaining a second spare key and 'immobilizer' turn off for MGF
To add my 2 pence worth
I can recommend technozen. I sent him my 5AS unit and back came 2 fobs coded to the unit and the EKA code set to my preference. All done over mail. Much cheaper than keep calling out the local car key guy.
Matty
I can recommend technozen. I sent him my 5AS unit and back came 2 fobs coded to the unit and the EKA code set to my preference. All done over mail. Much cheaper than keep calling out the local car key guy.
Matty
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