$133 for a replacement key?!? WTF

[M2Wild]

Those fobs are pretty cheap. A few bucks each. "Disposable" as most people don't return them. Extra charges are ways to make money or cover the system cost.

[Roy Witzel]

I like to be kissed before getting SCREWED ! Way too much for a simple process.

[Bob Denman]

You are far more polite than I would be in that situation...

[Y Rider]

I would prefer not to have to use the key at all except to unlock the cargo areas. I really liked the way my 2007 HD Ultra Classic worked. If your key fob was within 6' of the bike pressing the start button starts the engine. Simple. Just keep your key fob in your pocket and no more issues with forgetting to take the key out, fumbling for the key or trying to get key back in its holster.

[GeminiJane]

I would prefer not to have to use the key at all except to unlock the cargo areas. I really liked the way my 2007 HD Ultra Classic worked. If your key fob was within 6' of the bike pressing the start button starts the engine. Simple. Just keep your key fob in your pocket and no more issues with forgetting to take the key out, fumbling for the key or trying to get key back in its holster.

Three of our Ducati's are like that, too - except the key fob has to be a bit closer than that. At 6', you could, theoretically, start your bike with key laying on the work bench and then be in big trouble when you need to gas up (or stop/start) later in the ride! We ended up springing for automatic gas tank lids, too, so we don't have to fish for the key in a pocket when we get to the gas station.

[Rando]

I use Lamonsters IPS for my Spyder key and because of the shape of the trailer, it won't work to lock/unlock the trailer.

Thanks to this forum and a local locksmith, I was able to get a couple of non-chipped keys made for $12. They work great for locking the rear bags of the RT and the trailer!

[Diggittt]

I just ordered 2 keys with 2 holders all for $101.00 the dealer said he won't charge me to program them just have to take them to get cut...

Diggittt

[dariosmith]

I could find you a key cut from factory with your vin# and go to Elmhurst Locksmith with and have them program which is a less coslty atternative you if interested.

[Bfromla]

I just ordered 2 keys with 2 holders all for $101.00 the dealer said he won't charge me to program them just have to take them to get cut...

Diggittt

Ya then the locksmith charges you too.... If you have a working oem key just find tbe cheap aprilla spares & have them cloned. Unless you have to have that can-am no keyring style

[ThreeWheels]

Not an unreasonable price...if you lose some key fobs these days, they can run you up to $300.00.

$133 for the Spyder key isn't all that bad...cheaper is better, obviously...

I agree. It's unfortunate, but this whole programmed key nonsense has gotten way out of hand. And it's created nightmares with cost, and even reliability.
I don't think the dealer is way off base. Lose a VW key and it will cost $500 to get it replaced.

Another option is to get your key cloned.
By reprogramming the keys, you have key no 1 and key no 2 accepted by the spyder.

If you get the key cloned at a locksmith, or even a hardware store, you will have two copies of key no 1.

The ability to clone keys makes this security of electronic keys a travesty. The only function of the electronic keys seems to be that it leads to reliability problems with the DESS module.

[AY4B]

I lost my truck key and payed around 275 for a replacement, Then found it soon afterward. But it has remote start, panic alarm, door locks/unlocks.

[jaherbst]

I bought my Spyder used last year and the owner could not locate the spare key. I figured I'd inquire at my local shop today as to how much a new key would cost. The key itself is $35 and 1 hour labor at $98 to program the key. They seemed a little surprised that I was surprised a key could cost $133. That's plain ridiculous.

Try a BMW or Mercedes. Replacement is twice that.

​Jack

[Bob Denman]

$400; for a new key that'll fit our RAV4...

[gkamer]

Talked to second dealership. They are charging $32 for the key and $30 if its the master key, and $100 if its not to program it. I ask how do I know if its the master key and they said I would not be able to. They would know when they start the programming process.

So you have to wait until they are doing it before they can tell you if you're going to pay $62.00 or $132.00? These thieves are as bad as the first ones.

[gkamer]

I was talking to a guy who repossess cars and trucks and he said that the banks would get an extra copy of the key in case they ever have to reposess the vehicle. Does anyone know if that is true? If true, there could be another avenue for a key.

That sounds a dodgey to me. What bank wants the hassle of keeping track of thousands of keys "just in case".

[robertl]

Many shops are going to charge 1 hr minimum for anything. My house water filter company wants $115 for the first 15 minutes.

I once lost the remote/key to my VW. It was close to $400 to replace so I ended up just using the valet key until I traded the car in.
A quick Google search shows they are slightly cheaper, $300-330, but still not cheap.

Hopefully got a good deal on the Spyder to make up for it.

[Gray Ghost]

I could find you a key cut from factory with your vin# and go to Elmhurst Locksmith with and have them program which is a less coslty atternative you if interested.

Since the original post was from 2011 the system on that bike could use a cloned key. However the original BRP keys were already programmed from the factory. To add an extra key required that the key be cut to fit the ignition and then added to security module of the bike. Adding a key overwrites the previous listing so all keys that are to be used with the bike must be run through the process anytime a new key is added.

For 2014 and newer Can Am is using a different type of chip that can't be cloned so those folks are stuck with using BRP keys. They can add more keys to their system though and it uses the BUDS system to add them rather than a programming key.

[Ron2andia]

I hoping someone pointed out that this is def a dealer issue not BRP... that being said my Benz key is 600 dollars so I still only have one.

[ARtraveler]

Was told that if I lose the key for the rental Chrysler 300 that it would cost $450 for a replacement.

Even though the above post started in 2011--the situation has not seemed to change much. Shop around and take your key for a trip.

[Bfromla]

Was told that if I lose the key for the rental Chrysler 300 that it would cost $450 for a replacement.

Even though the above post started in 2011--the situation has not seemed to change much. Shop around and take your key for a trip.

THX I really need to look for that important info more often

[lillk]

Since the original post was from 2011 the system on that bike could use a cloned key. However the original BRP keys were already programmed from the factory. To add an extra key required that the key be cut to fit the ignition and then added to security module of the bike. Adding a key overwrites the previous listing so all keys that are to be used with the bike must be run through the process anytime a new key is added.

For 2014 and newer Can Am is using a different type of chip that can't be cloned so those folks are stuck with using BRP keys. They can add more keys to their system though and it uses the BUDS system to add them rather than a programming key.

I have just bought spyder 2015 Keys from 2wheelpros.com for $46 a piece. I will still have to get them cut and programed but dealer wanted $130 with tax's.

[tmcquain]

I was talking to a guy who repossess cars and trucks and he said that the banks would get an extra copy of the key in case they ever have to reposess the vehicle. Does anyone know if that is true? If true, there could be another avenue for a key.

I've been in automotive financing for 20 years. Only a handful of very bottom of the barrel banks ever asked for a key. The last few years it's been the little GPS unit, miss a payment and ole Betsy won't start !

Some automotive keys are between 400 and 500 to replace....

[blacklightning]

I just bought a 2012 RSS, and the owner only had one key. To purchase a new key from the dealer was $53, and to get it programmed was another $25. After programming the key, I left the dealership, and the original key would not start the bike. I went back, they reprogrammed my original, and I am good to go.

[torquehound]

Go get a replacement key for any new vehicle that is chipped at a dealer. That is cheaper than what it just cost for a Chevy. Be thankful it wasn't more. How much simpler life is now with all this technology? Some, perhaps, but it certainly comes at a cost!

[acpd22]

I inquired about a spare key fob and key for my Dodge pickup. It was going to be $250.00 People wonder why our economy sucks.