getting a chipped key cut

[basics]

got my pajero this week to find its only got one key,

i know it wont be cheap, but dose $169.00 sound reasonable to get a key cut with a chip?

wheres do you guys go to get your keys cut?

[Lchundy]

Theres a guy in auckland that can do transponder key $89+gst but he needs car and key
Genuine can cost way more than $169 toyota wanted $400

[basics]

at $169 it woudnt have the buttons to lock or unlock the vehicle.

maybe that was the cheap option lol

[kbushnz]

Had the same problem with my car a few years back.... They wanted over $300 for a new key with transponder in it...
So I defeated the transponder system and got ordinary keys cut....
Only thing is I lost the central locking from the key.....

[diogenese]

Open up the key you have and take out the rfid chip and tape it inside the steering column shroud and then you can get ordinary keys cut

[mercutio]

i had a quick look online and most locksmiths deal with transponder keys now usually $100-200

[basics]

Open up the key you have and take out the rfid chip and tape it inside the steering column shroud and then you can get ordinary keys cut

have you done this? and dose it work?

i like your way of thinking

[kbushnz]

I have done just that. Took a few attempts to get the chip in the sweet spot behind the plastic cover over the key barrell. Once I got it right I glued the chip.
There are you tube vids of how people have done it....

[basics]

love it, im on to it!! cheers guys.

[Beer_Cruiser]

Let us know how you go
May have to try this on the Falcon.Lost the keys at the beach and Ford wanted $180 for a new one.
Have only one key now and the key ring is one of the big floatie type the boat guys use soI can keep an eye on it

[Korando29]

Miti dealers charge about $400.00 in Chch for a new chip key cut. I just want a 3rd key as another spare and doesn't matter if the cheaper cuts don't have the auto door remote but what about any immobilizer/alarm to get around?