Lost Keys - What are the Options?

Captain Leisure · 4th February 2013, 17:29

Hi.

Further to my Double Disaster Thread http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=136384I thought I'd post here too.

If you've lost the keys and have no spare what's the best way to put it right? I take it you need a new ECU, Keys, Ignition/Door/Boot locks?

Can you source the whole lot from a breaker as a set? Does it still need a T4 to code them?

Best way to break into a locked ZT? (PM please). The garage have failed to manage it.

marinabrian · 4th February 2013, 18:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Leisure

Hi.

Further to my Double Disaster Thread http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=136384I thought I'd post here too.

If you've lost the keys and have no spare what's the best way to put it right? I take it you need a new ECU, Keys, Ignition/Door/Boot locks?

Can you source the whole lot from a breaker as a set? Does it still need a T4 to code them?

Best way to break into a locked ZT? (PM please). The garage have failed to manage it.

Obtain a lock set from scrappy, if your car is a Mk2 then purchase a drivers side window.
Cover the window with parcel tape and break with a centre punch, fit the lockset from scrap yard followed by the drivers window.
Remove EWS 3 immobiliser unit and post it to me, I will then produce the working transponders required to start the car, see my signature link for prices

Lot cheaper than going down the new EWS lockset route, especially when you discover that T4 won't pair up your engine management with the replacement immobiliser ECU

Brian

Captain Leisure · 5th February 2013, 09:03

Thanks Brian

All makes sense but Lovel suggested getting a new cut key via XPart which would preclude breaking the window and swapping all the locks which also makes good sense.

Just waiting on a call back from my local dealers with pricing info.

Annoying thing is - I was planning on sending you my EWS when I'm on holiday for 2 weeks this summer so you could do me a new key when we didn't need the car. Oh well, b est laid plans and all......

Greeners · 5th February 2013, 09:53

Go to Xpart or failing that Lates600 on here who's a bit cheaper, but it will take 5-10 days to arrive

sydneymars · 5th February 2013, 13:57

Hi Guys I need your advice as well on lost keys, my situation has the complication that the car is abroad and now I'm trying to figure out how to get spare keys, any ideas will be welcome.

Greeners · 5th February 2013, 14:07

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Originally Posted by sydneymars

Hi Guys I need your advice as well on lost keys, my situation has the complication that the car is abroad and now I'm trying to figure out how to get spare keys, any ideas will be welcome.

there are still some xpart dealers abroad depending on where you are

Canonite · 5th February 2013, 14:27

And if you do have to break a window, make sure it's one that you can source a spare one of. DO NOT break the little quarter lights.

bobb12005 · 5th February 2013, 17:18

go to any ex MGR dealer with your vin number and they will be able to get you a new one but you will need a t4 sesion to get it programed to the car will be a lot easier than chainging all the locks and i think not more than £200

sydneymars · 12th February 2013, 20:08

Hi What is a t4 session? and current location of the car is Zimbabwe.

Weso · 12th February 2013, 22:49

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Originally Posted by sydneymars

Hi What is a t4 session? and current location of the car is Zimbabwe.

T4 is the plug in MGR diagnostic system, can programme keys and ECU's and other wonderful things....

Zimbabwe - there/s a challange to the forum experts!

Mark

4th February 2013, 17:29	#1
Captain Leisure Avid contributor MG ZT-T CDTi+ Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stonehaven Posts: 204 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Lost Keys - What are the Options? Hi. Further to my Double Disaster Thread http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=136384I thought I'd post here too. If you've lost the keys and have no spare what's the best way to put it right? I take it you need a new ECU, Keys, Ignition/Door/Boot locks? Can you source the whole lot from a breaker as a set? Does it still need a T4 to code them? Best way to break into a locked ZT? (PM please). The garage have failed to manage it.

5th February 2013, 09:53	#4
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Go to Xpart or failing that Lates600 on here who's a bit cheaper, but it will take 5-10 days to arrive __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

5th February 2013, 13:57	#5
sydneymars Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: WOKINGHAM Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lost Keys Car Abroad Hi Guys I need your advice as well on lost keys, my situation has the complication that the car is abroad and now I'm trying to figure out how to get spare keys, any ideas will be welcome.

5th February 2013, 09:03	#3
Captain Leisure Avid contributor MG ZT-T CDTi+ Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stonehaven Posts: 204 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks Brian All makes sense but Lovel suggested getting a new cut key via XPart which would preclude breaking the window and swapping all the locks which also makes good sense. Just waiting on a call back from my local dealers with pricing info. Annoying thing is - I was planning on sending you my EWS when I'm on holiday for 2 weeks this summer so you could do me a new key when we didn't need the car. Oh well, b est laid plans and all......

5th February 2013, 14:27	#7
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,026 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	And if you do have to break a window, make sure it's one that you can source a spare one of. DO NOT break the little quarter lights.

5th February 2013, 17:18	#8
bobb12005 Avid contributor rover75 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: southampton Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	go to any ex MGR dealer with your vin number and they will be able to get you a new one but you will need a t4 sesion to get it programed to the car will be a lot easier than chainging all the locks and i think not more than £200

12th February 2013, 20:08	#9
sydneymars Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: WOKINGHAM Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi What is a t4 session? and current location of the car is Zimbabwe.