Hey guys,
When i bought my car from a dealer, i received a main key and a remote, and thats it.
I heard i'm suppose to get a service key and a 2nd main key (spare)?
Should i be worried at all that the previous owner may have the other key?
I've changed the license plate since then, and also my address. So i guess the chances of them identifying their car is slim...
But anyway should i go to mits and get the extra 2 keys? What would they charge?

Cheers :).

you are suppose to get 2 keys and 2 remotes.

my mitsu dealer tryed to screw me with only 1 remote... i insisted into getting 2 because thats how the car came factory.

You don't sell a car without the steering do ya :D

when u get another key u have to bring all the keysto get recoded. any keys which dont get recoded will open the doors but wont start the car. its always a good idea to hav a spare.

you are suppose to get 2 keys and 2 remotes.

its 3 keys lol

its 3 keys lol
yeah 3 two black and one grey isn't it?

when u get another key u have to bring all the keysto get recoded. any keys which dont get recoded will open the doors but wont start the car. its always a good idea to hav a spare.
So even if i get the keys/remotes recoded, the previous owner could just open the car with the key? If i use the remote to lock the car, would opening the door with the key activate the alarm?

Its okay dude, the chances of the previous owner tracking it down are slim.
I only got one key and one remote. You can get a spare key cut for around $50.

yeah 3 two black and one grey isn't it?

Yep, 3 remotes and 3 keys.

2 black keys (masters) and 1 Grey (service key - doesnt open boot or glovebox)

Yep, 3 remotes and 3 keys.

2 black keys (masters) and 1 Grey (service key - doesnt open boot or glovebox)
Really 3 remotes? i got jibbed lol.
Was going to buy one on ebay, who knows might be buying back the one for my car hehe.
I'm going to get a backup remote, thinking i might go to mits and get a spare master, but can they make me a service one as well?

I got two black keys and two remotes. Plus a grey valet key. They were all brand new as well as the car was remanufactured.

yeah i got 3 keys (one grey) and 2 remotes with my car however my second remote doesnt work:cry:

Hey guys,
When i bought my car from a dealer, i received a main key and a remote, and thats it.
I heard i'm suppose to get a service key and a 2nd main key (spare)?
Should i be worried at all that the previous owner may have the other key?
I've changed the license plate since then, and also my address. So i guess the chances of them identifying their car is slim...
But anyway should i go to mits and get the extra 2 keys? What would they charge?

Cheers :).i got the the same , i just got a spare key and romote for mitz 2 weeks ago, yes you should get a 2nd key and romote, what happen if you lose your main keys and romote, ur doomed, thats the 1st things my dad told me is get a 2nd set, plus on what happen if your 1st romote dies:rant:

i got the the same , i just got a spare key and romote for mitz 2 weeks ago, yes you should get a 2nd key and romote, what happen if you lose your main keys and romote, ur doomed, thats the 1st things my dad told me is get a 2nd set, plus on what happen if your 1st romote dies:rant:

you'll never lose your main keys....

now you got 2 mains..... lose one, use the 2nd main.... then go copy it... now your back to two main keys.....lol

did you buy the car second hand????? alot of dealers buy their cars at auctions which include alot of ex rental cars, even from interstate, so are only bought from there with one of each. so the other two keys/remotes are probably with the original purchaser. have a look in your handbook to see who was the original owner and try to get into contact with them.

edit* re-read...is secondhand

yea i got 3 keys and 3 remotes also.

erik.... please... please...... please................ learn how to spell properly, and construct phrases, sentences and paragraphs.

My new key cost me $70ea + $20 for dealer to program the car.

Same dealer said he's never sold a spare grey key before... didn't think one could. :)


As for TH/TJ-on remotes... I'll be having a few used ones for sale in the coming weeks.

Got a whole bunch on my workbench that I'm in the process of cleaning up,
will be testing them and replacing batteries with good branded Jap cells.

None of you should be complaining, I got ONE GREY key and a busted up remote which i dont use anymore.

Alarm fixed all that up though :)

My new key cost me $70ea + $20 for dealer to program the car.

Same dealer said he's never sold a spare grey key before... didn't think one could. :)


As for TH/TJ-on remotes... I'll be having a few used ones for sale in the coming weeks.

Got a whole bunch on my workbench that I'm in the process of cleaning up,
will be testing them and replacing batteries with good branded Jap cells.
Shoot me up with a TJ remote when you've finished one :).

Yeh car was second hand, though the car was practically brand new, 50,000 kms, still on its original tyres (good tread), jack in the boot was brand new. No tears/stains in the interior. But only 1 dang key and remote lol.

Doesnt matter how many keys a car has, my daughter would still manage to lock em all inside the ****ing thing.....:rant: lol :D

So even if i get the keys/remotes recoded, the previous owner could just open the car with the key? If i use the remote to lock the car, would opening the door with the key activate the alarm?
Opening door with an electronically unrecognised key will not disarm the alarm,
so it will go off when the door is opened. Engine immobiliser also not disarmed.

Whether you lock with remote or key it will arm the alarm (flashes SECURITY on dash).
I think you can slam-lock the door too and it'll also arm the alarm.

Doesnt matter how many keys a car has, my daughter would still manage to lock em all inside the ****ing thing.....:rant: lol :D
pray tell - HOW?

Usually can't lock the doors with key in ignition.

Does she know how to slam lock the doors?
You'd have to take key out of ignition to slamlock.

With a sedan, the only other way is to drop your key into boot & slam that shut.
(uhuh, my mum did that once!) I'm too big to squeeze thru skihatch.

Impossible on wagon as tailgate can't be slamlocked, plus can just climb over.


But I'm paranoid & just to be safe, both my 3rd gens have common-coded remotes.
All my remotes will open both cars... works great even when they're parked together.
(Bosch remote has Open & Lock separate buttons... unlike some 3rd party types).

Pretty damned IMPOSSIBLE to lock 4 keys into either 1 car... plus I have a 5th. :cool:

hey guys my main remote just died 2day, I’m just wondering do I have to replace the whole unit or what, I have a 2nd remote lucky, its was so weird i was able to lock my car when I went to work and then it just died completely, I don't want 2 spend $60 on another remote again since I just replaced my spare remote when got the 2nd key.

hey guys my main remote just died 2day, I’m just wondering do I have to replace the whole unit or what, I have a 2nd remote lucky, its was so weird i was able to lock my car when I went to work and then it just died completely, I don't want 2 spend $60 on another remote again since I just replaced my spare remote when got the 2nd key.

You cant get them on ebay for about $30. I'm pretty sure you can just replace the battery though, pop it open and take a look.

hey guys my main remote just died 2day, I’m just wondering do I have to replace the whole unit or what, I have a 2nd remote lucky, its was so weird i was able to lock my car when I went to work and then it just died completely, I don't want 2 spend $60 on another remote again since I just replaced my spare remote when got the 2nd key.


the battery might have gone flat. if u change the battery u have to recode it to the car. its easy and in the owners manual.

hey guys , today I went to mitz dealer to find out what happens if your battery dies on the remote and the worst news I got , if your remote dies you have pay $60 just to replace the battery that’s a rip off, just because of a dead battery that must the most annoying things about the 3rd gen remotes :nuts: :rant: :cry:

Ebay - $30, :D.

hey guys , today I went to mitz dealer to find out what happens if your battery dies on the remote and the worst news I got , if your remote dies you have pay $60 just to replace the battery that’s a rip off, just because of a dead battery that must the most annoying things about the 3rd gen remotes :nuts: :rant: :cry:


that doesn't sound right

hey guys , today I went to mitz dealer to find out what happens if your battery dies on the remote and the worst news I got , if your remote dies you have pay $60 just to replace the battery that’s a rip off, just because of a dead battery that must the most annoying things about the 3rd gen remotes :nuts: :rant: :cry:

Theyre trying to rip you off mate, same thing happened to me last week and I just replaced its battery myself and it was fine again... Go buy a new battery for it and put it in yourself... then reprogram it to the car(as written in owners manual)

Im sure one of the guys from here can help you if need be

If that doesnt work, pull it apart and check the solder joints etc... one of my remotes had broken and I just soldered the joints (Well okay my partner did the soldering) back together and it was all good :)

According to my I paid $10 for 2 batteries (1 per remote-I replaced both in my remotes so I knew when they had been done) at Kmart :)

$3.50 battery from a servo
Energizer
Model Number: 2032
Lithium 3v

i replaced mine yesterday works a treat

Cheers

Heath

Theyre trying to rip you off mate, same thing happened to me last week and I just replaced its battery myself and it was fine again... Go buy a new battery for it and put it in yourself... then reprogram it to the car(as written in owners manual)

Im sure one of the guys from here can help you if need be

If that doesnt work, pull it apart and check the solder joints etc... one of my remotes had broken and I just soldered the joints (Well okay my partner did the soldering) back together and it was all good :)

According to my I paid $10 for 2 batteries (1 per remote-I replaced both in my remotes so I knew when they had been done) at Kmart :)

i rang tj sports staight away when i find out, there is no way in H**ll i'm replacing my romote again 2nd time round, wher is the reprogramming codes for the romote, i tried to find it in my manual but can't find it, i'll be doing this way instead of wasteing $60 on a new romote?

i rang tj sports staight away when i find out, there is no way in H**ll i'm replacing my romote again 2nd time round, wher is the reprogramming codes for the romote, i tried to find it in my manual but can't find it, i'll be doing this way instead of wasteing $60 on a new romote?

Its within the first half of the book, under security and locking or something like that.... Its a simple process, Was fairly straight forward from what I read and I managed to get it working within a few min. I have a TH, manual should be similar...


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Ok just ran out to the car and got my book. Its in Chapter 2 on page 7 (2-7)
I'll type it here...just cos im bored:D

Have all remote control switches that are to be programmed together with you in the vehicle.
(a) To enter programming mode turn the ignition between ACC and ON 3 times within 5 seconds and leave at the ON position. The hazard lamps will flash if you have been successful.
(b) Within 5 seconds of the acknowledgement press any button on the first remote control switch. The hazard lamps flashing once will indicate acceptance of the remote control switch.
(c) Within the next 5 seconds press any button on the next remote control switch to be programmed, This process can be repeated for up to 4 switches.

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There you go :)
Cheers,
Anna

Its within the first half of the book, under security and locking or something like that.... Its a simple process, Was fairly straight forward from what I read and I managed to get it working within a few min. I have a TH, manual should be similar...


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Ok just ran out to the car and got my book. Its in Chapter 2 on page 7 (2-7)
I'll type it here...just cos im bored:D

Have all remote control switches that are to be programmed together with you in the vehicle.
(a) To enter programming mode turn the ignition between ACC and ON 3 times within 5 seconds and leave at the ON position. The hazard lamps will flash if you have been successful.
(b) Within 5 seconds of the acknowledgement press any button on the first remote control switch. The hazard lamps flashing once will indicate acceptance of the remote control switch.
(c) Within the next 5 seconds press any button on the next remote control switch to be programmed, This process can be repeated for up to 4 switches.

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There you go :)
Cheers,
Anna

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Thanks Anna i'll do that tommow

$3.50 battery from a servo
Energizer
Model Number: 2032
Lithium 3v

i replaced mine yesterday works a treat

Cheers

Heath
Are Energizers lithium or alkaline?

Have seen some alkaline 2032s and they don't last very long,
they drop past 3V pretty quickly.

I usually buy only brandname cells like Toshiba (Jap), Varta (German) or Renata (Swiss);
have also used Sony & Panasonic (both Jap) 2032s for my Apple Newton Messagepad.
Lithium cells stay above 3.1V for much longer.

I bought my TJ2 Magna last week from Agostino's at Nailsworth, got 2 keys and 1 remote. I'd rather have a spare key than a spare remote - can get remotes on eBay for <$40.

FYI I bought a TJ2 2003 Magna Advance with LPG for $12,990 :)

[QUOTE=Magnette]pray tell - HOW?

I think he is refering to his 'toddler' daughter

apparently my car was delivered to TNT Logistics in adelaide with 2 master black keys, 1 grey service key and 2 remotes. When i collected it from the boat at devonport (tas) one of the black keys and a remote was missing :confused:

got another remote from work for nothing (theres about 25 of them in my bosses top draw lol) but i havent bothered to replace the key..

I bought my TJ2 Magna last week from Agostino's at Nailsworth, got 2 keys and 1 remote.
Bought my KJ wagon with 2 remotes & 1 key.

My TH sedan came with 2 keys & 1 remote.

If you've got 2 cars both using Bosch remotes... I now have
my 'personal' bunch with 2 keys and 1 remote which opens both cars.

Best thing ever - can never pickup the 'wrong' key!! :cool: