Go Back   The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums > The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums > Technical Help Forum
Register FAQ Image Gallery Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read
Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 14th January 2021, 12:20   #1
mgj11
Regular poster
 
mgj11's Avatar
 
MG ZT

Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Thetford
Posts: 35
Thanks: 9
Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts
Default EWS replacement

Dear All
  • A question about keys. My car only came with 1 key and I'm wondering if I purchased (cheaper than new key) one of the used "ECU kits" which comes with ECU, EWS, RF receiver and importantly 2 keys and swapped them with mine, would the keys and car work?
  • Do I need to swap all parts or just EWS?
  • Would I have to add the keys using toaf/T4 to get the remote locking to work.
  • Would it need any other programming?
Thanks
__________________
So far, retro fitted cruise control, MG7 climate controls, Android head unit, Leather electric seats fitted, 12v socket in chubby, Shark fin with DAB, FM & GPS, auto dimming rear view mirror, power-fold mirrors & Audi style side repeaters .
mgj11 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14th January 2021, 12:29   #2
marinabrian
 
marinabrian's Avatar
 
MG ZT

Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Posts: 20,151
Thanks: 3,565
Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by mgj11 View Post
Dear All
  • A question about keys. My car only came with 1 key and I'm wondering if I purchased (cheaper than new key) one of the used "ECU kits" which comes with ECU, EWS, RF receiver and importantly 2 keys and swapped them with mine, would the keys and car work?
  • Do I need to swap all parts or just EWS?
  • Would I have to add the keys using toaf/T4 to get the remote locking to work.
  • Would it need any other programming?
Thanks
It would work, but it's a bodge and other items such as airbags might not work as expected, if it came from a saloon or tourer (delete as appropriate) door locks will be affected and definitely airbags.

As an alternative you could buy a key from HERE and have a transponder programmed to suit your original EWS.

You can then use TOAF to code a key remote, job done and no messing around with configuration mismatches.

That is the way to do it

Brian
marinabrian is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14th January 2021, 12:38   #3
BigRuss
Premium Trader
 
BigRuss's Avatar
 
75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4)

Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire
Posts: 5,405
Thanks: 1,105
Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts
Default

Or you could get a replacement key from one of the traders on here that do keys a lot cheaper and less hassle than fitting an ECU set which can cause problems if it's from a car with different configuration

Russ
__________________


Replacement Key Service
http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732
Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available.
Diesel ECU repair and replacement.
Options enabled or disabled as required.
Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160
MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available
P.M. for details.
BigRuss is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14th January 2021, 13:10   #4
stevestrat
This is my second home
 
ZT260 #243 (resting)

Join Date: May 2010
Location: Prestonpans
Posts: 22,424
Thanks: 650
Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts
Default

Key from a trader is the best option but unless he fancies a l o n g day trip it would need to be by post, only trader near him is Trikey and as far as I know Andy doesn't have the equipment for keys.

Russ, the BigRuss's Replacement Key Prices link in your signature doesn't get you anywhere, just gets you the message "Invalid Thread specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator"
__________________
Steve


T4 Location Map
stevestrat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 15th January 2021, 12:49   #5
Jamiewelch
Posted a thing or two
 
Jamiewelch's Avatar
 
Alpina D3

Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Cheslyn hay
Posts: 1,002
Thanks: 58
Thanked 294 Times in 227 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by stevestrat View Post
Key from a trader is the best option but unless he fancies a l o n g day trip it would need to be by post, only trader near him is Trikey and as far as I know Andy doesn't have the equipment for keys.

Russ, the BigRuss's Replacement Key Prices link in your signature doesn't get you anywhere, just gets you the message "Invalid Thread specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator"
I can also do keys if the BCU / EWS is sent in the post . Only thing I can't do is cut the blade.
Jamiewelch is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 15:29.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright © 2006-2023, The Rover 75 & MG ZT Owners Club Ltd