Lost my only I-Key! :(

Fullmetal · 08-18-2012, 11:12 AM

So, while out jogging my key popped out of my pocket. Yeah, I know, I'm an idiot. HELP!

So, after a call to the dealership they said they can replace my I-Key by doing several things totaling over $300. I'm looking for an alternate solution to getting another key made.

What the dealership said they HAD to do:
Buy a replacement Key - $40
Buy a replacement Switch - $143
Reprogram the car - $125
+Tow to the dealership ~$150

I don't want my car re-programed. I just want another key made.

Can anyone think of an alternate to this? Any ideas?

FairladyZ · 08-18-2012, 11:31 AM

where is your SPARE?

No one can program these but the dealers so you are SOL, if you dont have your other.

falconfixer · 08-18-2012, 11:44 AM

I think you might be SOL on this one. I believe you even have to have the car present if you just want another spare so they can "key" it. Looks like you are getting it towed to dealer regardless.

Sibze · 08-18-2012, 11:48 AM

Agreed, sol buddy. Sorry

Huck · 08-18-2012, 05:40 PM

they are right about most of it, but as far as I know you don't have to get a new switch. You can buy the key fob for like $70 or $80 and it's supposed to be $50 to reprogram it. This makes me glad I got the key insurance, I can lose mine every single day if I want and it won't cost me anything. Plus it comes with roadside assistance.

Mt Tam I am · 08-18-2012, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairladyZ

where is your SPARE?

No one can program these but the dealers so you are SOL, if you dont have your other.

Yeah? Use the other key or start crawling along the jogging path and find the one you lost. Good luck.

ZeeingAround · 08-19-2012, 09:38 AM

scour craigslist lost/found section.
Offer reward.

Maybe you can find a friend with a car trailer to save the towing fees.

my key is on with a 3inch flexible steel rope with a carabiner on the end.
the key design is very easy to lose if you have it in your pocket trying to reteive something else. Mine is clipped to the belt loop and slid into my pocket before I leave.

Joepro · 08-19-2012, 11:06 AM

If it were a honda, key + programming is all you need, besides the tow...If it is like the honda, there is an immobilizer in the car that stores a code that the key has in it...when the codes of the key and immobilizer match, it allows the car to start. It all done electronically with the manufacturer specific scan tools. Also, again, speaking form a honda stand point, buy as many as you can afford now, because they will hit you with the programming fee again for another key, and the other keys if found will not work, they will not "add" a key, they will do "all keys lost" which gives the system a new code.

I would question the switch...

nmjaxx9 · 08-19-2012, 07:39 PM

Yeah I got two when I got the Z, wheres your spare???

FairladyZ · 08-19-2012, 07:51 PM

maybe he bought used car

sonic370 · 08-19-2012, 08:23 PM

not trying to hijack thread but if your battery goes dead in your fob.
can you still use the fob to start your car........

nmjaxx9 · 08-19-2012, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

not trying to hijack thread but if your battery goes dead in your fob.
can you still use the fob to start your car........

good question, I dont think so

w0rM · 08-19-2012, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

not trying to hijack thread but if your battery goes dead in your fob.
can you still use the fob to start your car........

Actually you can. You just insert it into the port on the dash just under the steering wheel and hit the start button.

Jasonle · 08-19-2012, 08:36 PM

The "fobgina"

nmjaxx9 · 08-19-2012, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasonle

The "fobgina"

08-18-2012, 11:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fullmetal Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 7 Drives: 09 White 370z Rep Power: 15	Lost my only I-Key! :( So, while out jogging my key popped out of my pocket. Yeah, I know, I'm an idiot. HELP! So, after a call to the dealership they said they can replace my I-Key by doing several things totaling over $300. I'm looking for an alternate solution to getting another key made. What the dealership said they HAD to do: Buy a replacement Key - $40 Buy a replacement Switch - $143 Reprogram the car - $125 +Tow to the dealership ~$150 I don't want my car re-programed. I just want another key made. Can anyone think of an alternate to this? Any ideas? __________________ v/r, Steven 09 White 370z Touring /w Sport

08-18-2012, 11:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 62	Agreed, sol buddy. Sorry __________________ RIP Tony.

08-18-2012, 05:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	they are right about most of it, but as far as I know you don't have to get a new switch. You can buy the key fob for like $70 or $80 and it's supposed to be $50 to reprogram it. This makes me glad I got the key insurance, I can lose mine every single day if I want and it won't cost me anything. Plus it comes with roadside assistance. __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

08-19-2012, 09:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86623	scour craigslist lost/found section. Offer reward. Maybe you can find a friend with a car trailer to save the towing fees. my key is on with a 3inch flexible steel rope with a carabiner on the end. the key design is very easy to lose if you have it in your pocket trying to reteive something else. Mine is clipped to the belt loop and slid into my pocket before I leave. __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

08-19-2012, 11:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 33	If it were a honda, key + programming is all you need, besides the tow...If it is like the honda, there is an immobilizer in the car that stores a code that the key has in it...when the codes of the key and immobilizer match, it allows the car to start. It all done electronically with the manufacturer specific scan tools. Also, again, speaking form a honda stand point, buy as many as you can afford now, because they will hit you with the programming fee again for another key, and the other keys if found will not work, they will not "add" a key, they will do "all keys lost" which gives the system a new code. I would question the switch... __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

08-18-2012, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 17	where is your SPARE? No one can program these but the dealers so you are SOL, if you dont have your other.

08-18-2012, 11:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	I think you might be SOL on this one. I believe you even have to have the car present if you just want another spare so they can "key" it. Looks like you are getting it towed to dealer regardless.

08-19-2012, 07:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	Yeah I got two when I got the Z, wheres your spare???

08-19-2012, 07:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 17	maybe he bought used car

08-19-2012, 08:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 17	not trying to hijack thread but if your battery goes dead in your fob. can you still use the fob to start your car........

08-19-2012, 08:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	The "fobgina" __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

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