[Caskin]

2002 Connie 2.5 V6...my present ignition barrel is playing up so I have decided to purchase a new or good 2nd hand one.
My present one is driving me up the wall and as far as I'm concerned only fit for the bin!!!
IF I do obtain a new or 2nd hand one and transfer the electrics from my keys to the replacement ones supplied, plus transfer my transponder reader to the ignition barrel supplied will they continue to work as normal? I ask this, as below is the answer I had from Xparts.

This is the reply I had from Xpart suppliers:

Hi Derek,
The keys for all R75 are cut to VIN otherwise the vehicle will not start, there are no key blanks for R75’s available. The electrics and transponder reader that you have will not programme the key to operate the central locking unless it is a T4 but the key will still need to cut to VIN as it activates the immobiliser.

The cost for a new key is £157.58 + VAT and takes around 7-10 days to arrive.

Kind Regards

Kara Jordan
Sales Admin, Transport & Communications Manager

I still do not understand why if I obtain just the barrel and two "empty" keys why I cannot transfer my present transponder reader (for barrel) and electrics across to the both keys.....so advice would be appreciated before I part with money hard come by!!!