Tony Posted December 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Here is the same cover but on a 430 spyder And here on a 360 spyder What worried me was the hardtops transparent glass is completely different plus i wasn't aware the F430 and F360 Spyder used to same window. F360 HT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Have i got mug tattooed on my forehead... Toyota dealer wants £135+ vat for a duplicate key which has to come from Germany, then another £35+ for the transponder and then another £40+ to program the transponder..... Call me unsure but i think that's a tad expensive ... Oh and i forgot to mention the cost is not returnable if the key doesn't fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Have you tried Timpson's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Never heard of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Shoe repairers ,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Are we saying they cut car keys?.....Don't forget i need two transponders as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 What about looking up a mobile auto locksmith who could clone your existing working key? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 There's a Timpson's in nearly every town and yes they supply keys with transponders and cut/program them. I got mine for the MX5 in Amersham, cost me £40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4UL T Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 They are also in most Tescos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 There's a couple in Amersham and Hemel. There is also one in Asda Watford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 What about looking up a mobile auto locksmith who could clone your existing working key? I contacted one by online form and they never responded so sod them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 There's a couple in Amersham and Hemel. There is also one in Asda Watford. Will they just need the current key?... I have one Toyota blank and a Ferrari blank, both will need transponders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 I've had a look at the nearest site and there's no mention of car key cutting and definitely nothing about transponders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 They all do keys, just go to one of them and ask ... or phone first. Tesco, Jarman Way Hemel Hempstead HP2 4JS United Kingdom Phone: 01442 214 059 Kiosk Unit 4 Marlowes Shopping Centre Hemel Hempstead HP1 1BX United Kingdom Phone: 01442 242092 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 It's on the website - https://www.timpson.co.uk/services/car-keys I went to Amersham, it's 5 minutes from WIM, pop down there and ask. The MR2 might be different from the MX5 so I can't guarantee they can do it but you have nothing to lose by asking them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 Thanks.... I'll try Jarman tomorrow... What i want is one key blank ( Toyota ) cut plus a transponder that opens the doors and enables the car. And one Ferrari key blank cut with a transponder fitted to that but it only enables the car for starting and manually unlocks the doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 Transponders don't open cars do they, that's the button fob? They're for the immobiliser. Usually the transponder chips are already in the black moulded handles on the keys, they just need programming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 The current Toyota key opens the door and enables the immobiliser and that key comes in two half's. The Ferrari key doesn't have any buttons but it does have a section that pulls out of the key for the transponder. From the vids i've watched the ignition key has to have a transponder fitted or the car won't start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 All keys will require a transponder to enable the immobiliser. All keys will require a key blade cutting to fit the ignition switch. You'll have to have both those for a standard key. Remote keys will have "Lock - Unlock" buttons on the fob to wirelessly unlock and lock the doors if remote locking is a function on the car, and will also need a transponder and blade to start the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Timpson's supplied the key and transponder, then coded it using the one I have. I'm not sure if they supply transponder chips to put in customer supplied keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Just goes to show my understanding is way off.... I get it now, the remote simply unlocks the doors and the transponder only disarms the immobiliser.which has to be within a certain distance to work. I was going to go to Timpson's today but it being in Tesco's i have bad visions of it being manic with Xmas shoppers so I'll go tomorrow instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Timpson's are usually in a small separate shop outside of Tesco, normally in front of the store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Yes, it's like a kiosk so shoppers in Tesco won't be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Yes, it's like a kiosk so shoppers in Tesco won't be a problem. But parking will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted December 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Yeah that would be an issue... I still think I'll leave it until tomorrow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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