Replacement Key

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

It is going to cost me 54 for the key and 35 for programming does not include key cutting.

Key cost is fairly uniform, but the dealer charge for programming is all over the map. When I had mine done about 4 years ago the key cost was about the same as yours but the tech programmed it into the ECM for no charge.

 

[billybovine]

Make sure you mention to the tech that you only have the one key and the new one will be your second. Ask him to delete the key that you don't have.

 

[Tec35]

Make sure you mention to the tech that you only have the one key and the new one will be your second. Ask him to delete the key that you don't have.

Thank you, that is a good point, I will mention it

 

[Tec35]

I picked up the blank key and went to the locksmith shop the dealership uses to cut their keys. He cut a key and had him cut an ilco Key as well. I still have to program the second key at the dealership.The ILCO key will unlock the saddle bags and trunk. The key will even turn the ignition but will not unlock the frunk or passenger seat. Does anyone know if that is normal for the ILCO keys?

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I picked up the blank key and went to the locksmith shop the dealership uses to cut their keys. He cut a key and had him cut an ilco Key as well. I still have to program the second key at the dealership.The ILCO key will unlock the saddle bags and trunk. The key will even turn the ignition but will not unlock the frunk or passenger seat. Does anyone know if that is normal for the ILCO keys?

Compare the Ilco key with the original. I think you need to cut back the edge of the key at the top to allow it to push in deeper into the ignition switch. The Ilco should open the seat and frunk.

 

[JayBros]

See Post #6 for beveling the Ilco blank.

 

[Tec35]

Compare the Ilco key with the original. I think you need to cut back the edge of the key at the top to allow it to push in deeper into the ignition switch. The Ilco should open the seat and frunk.

Thank you! that is what it is the 2 notches at the top are not lining up in the same position as the other keys.

 

[Tec35]

See Post #6 for beveling the Ilco blank.

Yes, thank you, I saw your post and made sure they put the bevels in. However, I noticed on my Spyder Keys the bevels are much further up the shaft.

 

[JayBros]

I beveled the Ilco blank on my bench grinder after making rough estimate marks from the Spyder key; figured I could take a little off until I got adequate clearance in the ignition switch. If I recall correctly I think it took about three swipes through the grinder.

 

[Tec35]

I beveled the Ilco blank on my bench grinder after making rough estimate marks from the Spyder key; figured I could take a little off until I got adequate clearance in the ignition switch. If I recall correctly I think it took about three swipes through the grinder.

That is a good idea I didn't even think about that. I will try that thanks again:2thumbs:

 

[Queenspirit]

you could also have DESS turned off and not worry about programming keys to the bike. The Ilco flat key will also start the bike. I keep an ilco spare in my billfold....just in case of a senior moment.

How do you turn the DESS off?

 

[2dogs]

How do you turn the DESS off?

I think that has to be done by a dealer if they'll even do it?

 

[Donbmw]

How do you turn the DESS off?

You can buy the BUDS software and the MEGATECH license good for a month or more depending on what you purchase. The you can turn off the DESS. Then after the MEGATECH expires buy the regular license for your model to continue in trouble shooting all the codes you get. I have save a lot of money not having to go to the dealership getting the 2010 RT running for my wife.