new transponder chip

[jimbob-mcgrew]

ive recently bought another clapped out banger, and the 2nd key doesnt have a chip in.

is it possible to get a blank one, and program it, using the other key ?

[blue_peg_16v]

Locksmith should be able to do it ive bought cars from copart as stolen recovered with no keys in the past and my local locksmith has been able to cut and program a new key at a fraction of the dealer cost

[jimbob-mcgrew]

cheers peg - i didnt think of a locksmith :thumb:

are these philips chips ok ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Opel-Virgin-ID40-Transponder-Immobilizer-Key-Chip-PCF79735S-Immo-T12-/261568535067?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&fits=Car+Make%3AVauxhall%7CModel%3AAstra&hash=item3ce6b31a1b

[blue_peg_16v]

Don't know tbf I just went straight to the locksmith he supplied everything

[DaveMarshall]

What car is it you need a chip programming to? You will need the vehicles security code then program it using tech 2, you can use other equipment but I always use tech 2 as you know it will be 100% right. We usually charge £25 to program a chip.

Dave.

[jimbob-mcgrew]

thanks dave :thumb:

its an 02 astra G - z16xe

way too much electrical craziness on it for my neanderthal brain

[jimbob-mcgrew]

can i buy one of these leads, and use tech 2 software with it, from a laptop, to program a new chip ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OBD2-Tech2-Scanner-USB-Diagnostic-Cable-Genuine-Tech-Interface-Opel-Vauxhall-/360886506837?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5406831555

[joff-turbo-nova]

They are the correct chips - I used one when I needed to make a spare key up when I did the Z20LET conversion on my Meriva. I used Op**m to do the programming which was quite straightforward.

Thanks

Joff