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$133 for a replacement key?!? WTF
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.
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Blazing Member
Money grab !!! Welcome to BRP.
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Active Member
Yikes!!! That does seem a bit high. I got the key on ebay for $22 and the dealer charged me $28 to program it. AND I didn't even buy the bike from him!
Seem to me the guy is trying to gouge you...
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Originally Posted by Dub-D
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.
Actually they would have to program both keys since it wipes out the code of the original. But I would inquire in other dealers...
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$35 for the key isn't unreasonable. However, 1 hour labor? What are they doing? Typing in the data by keyboard one byte at a time?
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Do you have any other dealers within ryding range? I'd grab the key blank and go on a road truip... $98 for the re-proreaaming of 2 keys is just plain silly!
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That is BS!!.. The Key is about 35.00 the dealer I got my extra key from charged me $45.. and the Hour for Programing it is a pure lie.. Here is what is envolved in programing a new key.. they put the Master Key in the Spyder, then your original key, then your new key and it is done.. the process takes less than two minutes.. Look for a New Dealer.. because they are taking you for a ride and are totally dishonest...
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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.
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Originally Posted by Dub-D
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.
DIRTBAGS
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This type of rip off is not limited to BRP. I lost a BMW and a Buick key and both cost over $140 each to replace with the "programming"... This fancy high tech keys are more of a nuisance than the security is worth I think some days.
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Mine was in total $65.00 and it was done in about 5 min. I guess I finally got lucky with something at that dealership!
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Very sad to see that kind of dealers out there. They don't even try to hide the fact that they are doing the highway robbery. Guess they got you coming and going.
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Originally Posted by Dub-D
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.
Did you ask how much extra a good lube would be?
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My dealer told me $50 for the key and to program it, but I had to take it out and have it cut by someone since they did not have the capability to cut a key.
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My (used) RT came with just one key, so I bought the blank key, had it cut, and then I found a dealer that would program it, for No Charge !
Yes, that is now my regular dealer for service and I will buy my next Spyder from them.
Last edited by cjackg; 05-08-2011 at 09:15 PM.
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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...
Last edited by bone crusher; 05-06-2011 at 08:54 PM.
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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.
Originally Posted by bone crusher
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...
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I was charged $34.49 for mine, done during my 6,000 mile service.
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My replacement key only cost $34.49, no charge to reprogram because if was done at the same time of my 6,000 mile service.
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Originally Posted by bone crusher
Not an unreasonable price...
FOR A KEY !!!! NOT A FOB, A KEY
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My dad lost his key after having his RS-S for one week. The dealer, who just started selling the Spyder, wanted to charge him $300. I was told by two dealerships nearby.... $35 plus $35 to program it.
I feel so sorry that my dad has to deal with an incompetent dealer.
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Originally Posted by arntufun
FOR A KEY !!!! NOT A FOB, A KEY
Key's got a chip and needs to be programmed...they can charge what they want...best idea is not to lose one...if you have a failure otherwise, warranty will probably pay for replacement anyway...
On our bikes, the key is the fob...just wish it had a trunk release...
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Originally Posted by bone crusher
Key's got a chip and needs to be programmed...they can charge what they want...best idea is not to lose one...if you have a failure otherwise, warranty will probably pay for replacement anyway...
On our bikes, the key is the fob...just wish it had a trunk release...
I totally agree with you on the trunk release !!!
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