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3rd key?
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I assure you, aftermarket retailers do not have to have but one OEM. They read the program on the OEM and then transfer it to the new key. The new keys were cut before the programming. I've done four and they all worked: one for me, one for a friend, two for a forum member in N.Y. These were the keys you buy off Ebay for about $7 or so.
My Can Am service manager rolled his eyes when I showed him my spare and said he wished they had a reader as that was obviously much easier and quicker.
Good to know. Thanks.
billybovine
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Don't get the chipless one unless your locksmith has the correct chip to put in it. It will be easier to get the blank with the chip already in it.
Checkout this thread for lots of different sources of blanks and other info.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?56126-New-spare-key&highlight=blank
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ulflyer
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It has a chip in it and can be cloned using your OEM key by a lot of key makers if only they will try. Many say "we don't do motorcycle keys" or somesuch, without testing to see if their cloning machine will "read" the data on your OEM.
I did notice that price of those on Ebay have increased considerably from the orig $7. Must have been a lot of interest.
Knarfoh
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My 2008 KIA Sorento is 4WD and comes in quite handy (pulling my boat out of the water on a steep ramp or snowy days in Ohio). Think back and you will remember 2008-2009 was the first time gas almost hit $4. People were freaking when gas peaked at that level. The 2008's were built on a truck type chassis and the gas mileage is usually around 18 miles to the gallon so like all SUV's that year, prices at the dealership tanked.
My Sorento listed for around $27,500 ($29,285 approximately with taxes). I got it for around $19,500 out the door (including taxes, title fees, etc.). I believe 2008 was the last year Sorento's were made in Korea (the American built Sorentos are built on an entirely different frame). It only has 20,900 miles on it since I only drive it occasionally. Has the 10 year/100,000 mile warranty so you can see I will get full benefit of the warranty at my present rate of use.
My everyday car for driving is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. I got one with most of the bells and whistles and still got a great price last year. After nearly 2 years of ownership, it only has about 7,500 miles on it.
P.S. Yes, I sometimes let my dog, Oscar, drive the KIA. After all - he does have a dog license. In Ohio, that is all he needs!
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Knarfoh
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I created a thread on Spyderlovers last year telling my story of purchasing new keys for my Spyder. I linked my thread to my personal website where I documented my efforts: CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK
ULFLYER is correct - many locksmiths can clone the keys - THEY JUST DON'T KNOW IT! They just have no experience and won't take the time to see if their cloning device will work. That is especially true if they don't sell you the key blank since they want to discourage people from buying from 3rd parties. I can understand that policy if they sell the blanks (which they don't usually) but if they don't sell the blanks - why wouldn't they do that for you and charge the appropriate fee.
Thanks for the info. I guess what is confusing me is this one says it's a 'chipless' transponder key and is only $3.05. http://www.keyblankdepot.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=ZD23RT5 That's so cheap I wondered if it was the right blank although it's the same number. And they don't show another one with a chip. It must be a 'chipless' blank.
Knarfoh
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I know someone who HIDES a chipless key on his motorcycle so he can open the locked trunk. Then he accesses the chipped key that he has hidden somewhere inside the locked trunk that will actually start his Spyder.
He wants to have a hidden key on his motorcycle in case the one he carries is LOST/STOLEN or (God forbid!) he locks his own key in the lockable compartments by accident. It does happen - seen a thread on here about doing that very thing!
If someone finds the hidden key, it wont start his Spyder, but it will allow the owner access to rear compartments, the frunk, and under the seat. He stashes a chipped key someplace in those 3 areas that will actually start his Spyder.
You can also keep the chipless key in your own wallet or let your spouse carry it for you. It is a safety net and allows you to keep a 2nd key somewhere stashed on your Spyder. If you are on a 3,000 mile trip, you don't want to get caught without a key.
Buying an inexpensive "chipless" key makes a lot of sense if it gives you access to a chipped key.
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ulflyer
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Looks like the days of cheap keys are gone. Heres the only one I could find like those we got for $7 earlier:
http://www.motorcyclekeys.com/apriliachipkey.html
chisel_maker
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You can still get them here for $7.65
http://www.lockpicks.com/aprilia-scotters-transponder-key-rw-zd23rt5-jma.aspx
You'll have to find someone to clone and cut it.
That's exactly where I ordered 2 earlier today. $21.15 including shipping.
Marker
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Yes, save all the keys and then next time at the dealer you can have all keys programmed to work. It might cost you some money but well worth it if you lose a key JMHO:thumbup:
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