Key coding & EWS - Page 2

genpk · 1st February 2016, 08:22

Thanks gents,unfortunately T4s are pretty rare over here,might try the old MGR dealer, they still do Landrover.
Hope as I already have a working key,they might just slug me lightly to get it to talk to the BCU !!!
As you say having a spare key that starts the car at least is a good thing.
Wonder how long it takes to match it to the BCU?

Phil-T4 · 1st February 2016, 08:24

Then you guys in Australia need the VT4

Phil-T4 · 1st February 2016, 08:25

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Hmm, I must be needing another cup of coffee, running a little slow this morning

Me too, i have a 1.8T HGF waiting for me in MK and i'm still at home

marinabrian · 1st February 2016, 08:27

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Originally Posted by Phil-T4

Me too, i have a 1.8T HGF waiting for me in MK and i'm still at home

Urgh, what a way to start the week, HGF..... I hope you have some Tesco value dishwasher tablets to flush the gunk out of the cooling system

ozrover · 1st February 2016, 10:36

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Originally Posted by genpk

Sure would although it appears a couple of auto locksmiths around here now have similar software and claim they can code Rover 75 keys to the EWS.
As you still need to get the locksmiths to cut the blade for the key might be able to strike a deal to get the key cut and programed,especially if you know how easy it is to do it.
My thought is the chips are about $8 a pop,bought the program for about $100, second hand keys were free. Only cost should be for the blades to be cut.
Had one guy quote $50 just to cut one blade.

Really? Wow. Do you have any links? Every auto locksmith I've talked to hangs up after I mention Rover 75

genpk · 1st February 2016, 11:29

Well, I can code you a key but it will only start your car,no remote key functions though and id need your EWS module anyway and im in Perth.
If you check ebay they sell the EWS Editor Lite pretty cheap.
Between me and Brian (marinabrian) and PhilT4 you should be able to make your own keys.
As Phil T4 says, we need a vurtual T4.
I assume a VT4 codes the keys to work with the remote.
What do these things cost ?
At least as said I can code an extra key to run the car.

Avulon · 1st February 2016, 12:44

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Originally Posted by Phil-T4

Me too, i have a 1.8T HGF waiting for me in MK and i'm still at home

Chop chop....

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Urgh, what a way to start the week, HGF..... I hope you have some Tesco value dishwasher tablets to flush the gunk out of the cooling system

He'll need more than calgon I daresay.

What can I say swmbo likes it, I like it when it behaves. Not to mention that 1.8t 75 tourers are actually quite rare as well. Thing is we don't need to pull/carry heavy loads with it, or do lots of miles on a daily basis (so ruled out diesel). Just easier for going camping, especially with the muddy furry one (the dog) Fed up with my car getting messed up everytime we go away...

Phil-T4 · 1st February 2016, 16:52

The good news is that there is no gunk in the cooling system, but a couple of the head bolts came out with mayo on them.

marinabrian · 1st February 2016, 16:57

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Originally Posted by Phil-T4

The good news is that there is no gunk in the cooling system, but a couple of the head bolts came out with mayo on them.

Have you not got it boxed up yet then ?, you need stronger coffee and chocolate hob nobs then

Brian

genpk · 1st February 2016, 19:38

PhilT4, Is the VT4 a buyable item or somthing you have just developed just for yourself ?

1st February 2016, 08:22	#11
genpk Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon MGZT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth, AUSTRALIA Posts: 1,664 Thanks: 3 Thanked 461 Times in 299 Posts	Thanks gents,unfortunately T4s are pretty rare over here,might try the old MGR dealer, they still do Landrover. Hope as I already have a working key,they might just slug me lightly to get it to talk to the BCU !!! As you say having a spare key that starts the car at least is a good thing. Wonder how long it takes to match it to the BCU?

1st February 2016, 08:24	#12
Phil-T4 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T, Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Olney Posts: 2,969 Thanks: 245 Thanked 1,088 Times in 657 Posts	Then you guys in Australia need the VT4

1st February 2016, 11:29	#16
genpk Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon MGZT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth, AUSTRALIA Posts: 1,664 Thanks: 3 Thanked 461 Times in 299 Posts	Well, I can code you a key but it will only start your car,no remote key functions though and id need your EWS module anyway and im in Perth. If you check ebay they sell the EWS Editor Lite pretty cheap. Between me and Brian (marinabrian) and PhilT4 you should be able to make your own keys. As Phil T4 says, we need a vurtual T4. I assume a VT4 codes the keys to work with the remote. What do these things cost ? At least as said I can code an extra key to run the car.

1st February 2016, 16:52	#18
Phil-T4 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T, Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Olney Posts: 2,969 Thanks: 245 Thanked 1,088 Times in 657 Posts	The good news is that there is no gunk in the cooling system, but a couple of the head bolts came out with mayo on them.

1st February 2016, 19:38	#20
genpk Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon MGZT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth, AUSTRALIA Posts: 1,664 Thanks: 3 Thanked 461 Times in 299 Posts	PhilT4, Is the VT4 a buyable item or somthing you have just developed just for yourself ?