Got a key problem.......

Penfold · 21st December 2015, 13:18

We recently had a bit of a disaster with the wife's ZT......The only key we had has gone on the missing list. Now I know we should have got a spare sorted ages ago, but we didn't and now it looks like we have a major problem.

Last week I got a mobile locksmith out to sort the problem and he was able to get into the car OK, and cut a new key. However, when he tried to match the new key to the car his equipment showed that all ten of the key "slots" on the system had been used and that meant that he could not provide us with a new key.....

Is it possible to "free_up" slots or are we completely stuffed?

The car is a 53 plate and I really can't spend a small fortune on it at the moment.

Feel free to flame me for not buying another key sooner........

Davy · 21st December 2015, 13:26

i would think one of the T4 guys on here should be able to sort you out you will find Russ in the traders section of the site

Davy

marinabrian · 21st December 2015, 15:09

You will need a set of THESE five point security bits to remove your EWS3 immobilser and either one or more new key transponders can be programmed to it

The EWS3 is bolted to the drivers side A-pillar behind the light switch, the bit required is TS30

Brian

Penfold · 21st December 2015, 15:34

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

You will need a set of THESE five point security bits to remove your EWS3 immobilser and either one or more new key transponders can be programmed to it

The EWS3 is bolted to the drivers side A-pillar behind the light switch, the bit required is TS30

Brian

Even if the locksmiths scan of the EWS is saying that all 10 positions have been used?

cb750chris · 21st December 2015, 18:00

Yep, should be no problem at all for any of the guys who do keys.

marinabrian · 21st December 2015, 18:10

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Originally Posted by Penfold

Even if the locksmiths scan of the EWS is saying that all 10 positions have been used?

Yes, I can unmark them as used, so not an issue really

Brian

Mangizmo · 21st December 2015, 21:43

At least you can get into the car so all is not lost, in your case it sounds like your only option is to post your immobiliser to one of the guys that do keys, I drove my car to a guy to have a key sorted recently to avoid exactly the problem you have now, but you are not totally stuffed AFAIK, if you lost your key, how did you get another cut?

Penfold · 22nd December 2015, 10:37

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Originally Posted by Mangizmo

At least you can get into the car so all is not lost, in your case it sounds like your only option is to post your immobiliser to one of the guys that do keys, I drove my car to a guy to have a key sorted recently to avoid exactly the problem you have now, but you are not totally stuffed AFAIK, if you lost your key, how did you get another cut?

The mobile locksmith was able to get the lock picked and his device also gave him the pattern for the key!

Mangizmo · 22nd December 2015, 13:06

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Originally Posted by Penfold

The mobile locksmith was able to get the lock picked and his device also gave him the pattern for the key!

OK that sounds good, did'nt know that was possible, I recently had a key drama see here
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=232170

There is alot of bo****s talked about keys, just get your immobiliser to Brian and all will be well, it can be done and PS pay the money and get 2 keys while you are at it!

marinabrian · 22nd December 2015, 20:19

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Originally Posted by Mangizmo

OK that sounds good, did'nt know that was possible, I recently had a key drama see here
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=232170

There is alot of bo****s talked about keys, just get your immobiliser to Brian and all will be well, it can be done and PS pay the money and get 2 keys while you are at it!

Hi Vaughan, I was talking to Terry today, and if you want that VIN/ZCS mismatch sorted, I can probably help

Brian

21st December 2015, 13:18	#1
Penfold Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Waterloo, London Posts: 42 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Got a key problem....... We recently had a bit of a disaster with the wife's ZT......The only key we had has gone on the missing list. Now I know we should have got a spare sorted ages ago, but we didn't and now it looks like we have a major problem. Last week I got a mobile locksmith out to sort the problem and he was able to get into the car OK, and cut a new key. However, when he tried to match the new key to the car his equipment showed that all ten of the key "slots" on the system had been used and that meant that he could not provide us with a new key..... Is it possible to "free_up" slots or are we completely stuffed? The car is a 53 plate and I really can't spend a small fortune on it at the moment. Feel free to flame me for not buying another key sooner........

21st December 2015, 13:26	#2
Davy Avid contributor suzuki vitara Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 229 Thanks: 498 Thanked 47 Times in 42 Posts	i would think one of the T4 guys on here should be able to sort you out you will find Russ in the traders section of the site Davy __________________ I am not a number i am a free man.

21st December 2015, 18:00	#5
cb750chris Trader Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 849 Thanks: 201 Thanked 292 Times in 200 Posts	Yep, should be no problem at all for any of the guys who do keys. __________________ Now offering T4 services in the Fareham area Replacement keys programmed / supplied / cut Diesel 135 upgrade available IPK virginisation and T4 matching available Sorry, due to a big change in home circumstances, I am unable to do any large jobs at present, but can still offer evening time diagnostics.

21st December 2015, 15:09	#3
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	You will need a set of THESE *five point* security bits to remove your EWS3 immobilser and either one or more new key transponders can be programmed to it The EWS3 is bolted to the drivers side A-pillar behind the light switch, the bit required is TS30 Brian

21st December 2015, 21:43	#7
Mangizmo Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnstaple Posts: 764 Thanks: 154 Thanked 235 Times in 127 Posts	At least you can get into the car so all is not lost, in your case it sounds like your only option is to post your immobiliser to one of the guys that do keys, I drove my car to a guy to have a key sorted recently to avoid exactly the problem you have now, but you are not totally stuffed AFAIK, if you lost your key, how did you get another cut?