Originally Posted by
Matt Meiser
Sounds to me like they got the stereotypical sleazy salesman.
By the way, the key part sounds about right last time I checked. Not only are the electronic keys expensive (and I'm sure even moreso if its got the remote built in) but if you only have one key, a service technician must program the key into the car using a computer so you have to pay the minimum service charge as well. If you have two keys still, you can program a third yourself--but I'm not sure if they still support that with the keys that have built-in remotes or not. Many rental car keys have a big warning sticker on them about the average cost to replace a lost key--it isn't pretty.
Last I am aware of, you can have up to 4 keys programmed. Here's how. You don't need a computer. Neither does the dealership.
Put a programmed key in the ignition and turn it on-off 8 times. The door locks will lock-unlock. They may also do it after number 4, but keep going to 8 times.
Put the next key in and turn it on-off.
Same for any more keys.
This works on our Fords anyway.
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