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

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 16th November 2018, 22:08   #1
Roadrunner66
Avid contributor
 
Roadrunner66's Avatar
 
MG ZT-T 135

Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: West Drayton
Posts: 172
Thanks: 251
Thanked 61 Times in 32 Posts
Smile Quote on new key

I spoke to a few local bods regarding a new key as I have one remote one plus just an empty fobcase with key blade cut.
Had prices of 160 quid up for a new remote unlocking jobbie, but another guy gas said 40quid for a key to manually unlock which will also be able to to start engine as he will copy the key via his computer and cut a new blade shall I go for it ?
__________________
My ZTT was 2388th ZT-T off production line out of 8249
My ZTT was 91st ZT-T CDTI to be made out of 522
My ZTT was 93rd ZT-T in Starlight Silver out of 1134
It came off the assembly line on Thursday 12th September 2002 @ 12:01.50 pm
MG ZT Comission No: 9014
Roadrunner66 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16th November 2018, 22:13   #2
trikey
Premium Trader
 
trikey's Avatar
 
Rover 75

Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Devon
Posts: 33,756
Thanks: 8,837
Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts
Default

Nope!

Speak to Brian or Russ, they will do a key that will work and be as good as an original.
__________________
Lest we forget..
trikey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16th November 2018, 22:20   #3
CLINTE
Loves to post
 
CLINTE's Avatar
 
Rover & MG less

Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: ELLESMERE PORT
Posts: 320
Thanks: 44
Thanked 97 Times in 90 Posts
Default

I would have a word with one of the "key specialists" on the Forum here before proceeding . I for example got a whole key for my MG for only £70 from BIGRUSS ( approx £230 from BMW ).

CLINTE
CLINTE is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16th November 2018, 22:29   #4
Roadrunner66
Avid contributor
 
Roadrunner66's Avatar
 
MG ZT-T 135

Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: West Drayton
Posts: 172
Thanks: 251
Thanked 61 Times in 32 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by CLINTE View Post
I would have a word with one of the "key specialists" on the Forum here before proceeding . I for example got a whole key for my MG for only £70 from BIGRUSS ( approx £230 from BMW ).

CLINTE
I would normally do that but I would need to send my key for coding ect but I need transport for my various hospital appointments and need to be mobile at all times due to illnesses within the family where I might need to get to them urgently otherwise I could be without me car for a few days thanks for the heads up though.
Paul
__________________
My ZTT was 2388th ZT-T off production line out of 8249
My ZTT was 91st ZT-T CDTI to be made out of 522
My ZTT was 93rd ZT-T in Starlight Silver out of 1134
It came off the assembly line on Thursday 12th September 2002 @ 12:01.50 pm
MG ZT Comission No: 9014
Roadrunner66 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16th November 2018, 22:42   #5
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 Roadrunner66 View Post
I would normally do that but I would need to send my key for coding ect but I need transport for my various hospital appointments and need to be mobile at all times due to illnesses within the family where I might need to get to them urgently otherwise I could be without me car for a few days thanks for the heads up though.
Paul
You have a keyblade cut which manually opens the door and operates the ignition?

Then all that is required is to wait until such time as you can visit one of the members offering the key service.

Should the worst happen and you lose the functional key, then by posting the immobiliser to a key service member, you would have a key that would start the car manually in less than three days, and less than £50.

Or next time I'm heading to see my brother in Harrow......that's not far from you

Brian

P.S. by the way, cloning the key transponder doesn't work, which is what the bloke is offering to do for £40
marinabrian is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16th November 2018, 22:52   #6
Roadrunner66
Avid contributor
 
Roadrunner66's Avatar
 
MG ZT-T 135

Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: West Drayton
Posts: 172
Thanks: 251
Thanked 61 Times in 32 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by marinabrian View Post
You have a keyblade cut which manually opens the door and operates the ignition?

Then all that is required is to wait until such time as you can visit one of the members offering the key service.

Should the worst happen and you lose the functional key, then by posting the immobiliser to a key service member, you would have a key that would start the car manually in less than three days, and less than £50.

Or next time I'm heading to see my brother in Harrow......that's not far from you

Brian

P.S. by the way, cloning the key transponder doesn't work, which is what the bloke is offering to do for £40
Sorry Brian I didn't make myself to clear I have one fully functional remote fob and one fob with no innards and buttons broke with a already cut blade.
One guy has said he would make a new key which would manually open the locks but would also be able to start the engine, does that make more sense ? Reading your bit about the transponder he has a laptop which he says is able to copy it from. Ps he us a pucker key cutter. Hope to pos catch up when your near by next .
Cheers Paul
__________________
My ZTT was 2388th ZT-T off production line out of 8249
My ZTT was 91st ZT-T CDTI to be made out of 522
My ZTT was 93rd ZT-T in Starlight Silver out of 1134
It came off the assembly line on Thursday 12th September 2002 @ 12:01.50 pm
MG ZT Comission No: 9014
Roadrunner66 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16th November 2018, 23:00   #7
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 Roadrunner66 View Post
Sorry Brian I didn't make myself to clear I have one fully functional remote fob and one fob with no innards and buttons broke with a already cut blade.
One guy has said he would make a new key which would manually open the locks but would also be able to start the engine, does that make more sense ? Reading your bit about the transponder he has a laptop which he says is able to copy it from. Ps he us a pucker key cutter. Hope to pos catch up when your near by next .
Cheers Paul
Does the "empty" key with the broken buttons and whathaveyou fit the ignition Paul?

If so, then that is all that is needed

You cannot copy the transponder and expect it to work permanently, as it doesn't, and I suspect he'll be using something like an AK90 key programmer for cheapness

Brian
marinabrian is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16th November 2018, 23:03   #8
Roadrunner66
Avid contributor
 
Roadrunner66's Avatar
 
MG ZT-T 135

Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: West Drayton
Posts: 172
Thanks: 251
Thanked 61 Times in 32 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by marinabrian View Post
Does the "empty" key with the broken buttons and whathaveyou fit the ignition Paul?

If so, then that is all that is needed

You cannot copy the transponder and expect it to work permanently, as it doesn't, and I suspect he'll be using something like an AK90 key programmer for cheapness

Brian
Yes that's correct the dodgy key fob with nothing in and no buttons does fit the ignition but will not start it.
__________________
My ZTT was 2388th ZT-T off production line out of 8249
My ZTT was 91st ZT-T CDTI to be made out of 522
My ZTT was 93rd ZT-T in Starlight Silver out of 1134
It came off the assembly line on Thursday 12th September 2002 @ 12:01.50 pm
MG ZT Comission No: 9014
Roadrunner66 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16th November 2018, 23:05   #9
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 Roadrunner66 View Post
Yes that's correct the dodgy key fob with nothing in and no buttons does fit the ignition but will not start it.
Well keep it safe, and it can be made into a fully functional remote key with new case for £60.......how does that sound?

Brian
marinabrian is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16th November 2018, 23:08   #10
Roadrunner66
Avid contributor
 
Roadrunner66's Avatar
 
MG ZT-T 135

Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: West Drayton
Posts: 172
Thanks: 251
Thanked 61 Times in 32 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by marinabrian View Post
Well keep it safe, and it can be made into a fully functional remote key with new case for £60.......how does that sound?

Brian
That's sounds brilliant to me will make sure I don't lose it.
Cheers
__________________
My ZTT was 2388th ZT-T off production line out of 8249
My ZTT was 91st ZT-T CDTI to be made out of 522
My ZTT was 93rd ZT-T in Starlight Silver out of 1134
It came off the assembly line on Thursday 12th September 2002 @ 12:01.50 pm
MG ZT Comission No: 9014
Roadrunner66 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 14:44.


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