boycie

Active Member

• Apr 23, 2015

• #1

Is it possible to get a key cut using the VIN ?. The battery was completely flat on my P38 this afternoon so I opened the driver,s door useing the key and stuck it in the ignition nothing so I lifted the bonnet connected the charger and click it locked itself ,I only have I key any one got any idea's as to getting in apart from a brick?.

 

fanatic

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• Apr 23, 2015

• #2

Rod to push fob or if ignition on window button

 

boycie

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• Apr 23, 2015

• #3

I owe you a drink Fanatic,one of my guys came back just now "what are you doing, come hear lets have a look"got a lever out of the van a length of 8mm copper 2 mins later click its open .I must get a spare key and have a look at Matts CV to see if there is anything about stealing cars on it .Thanks again

 

Littelwill

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• Apr 23, 2015

• #4

I believe you can have them cut just with the VIN?

 

SpanishTony

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• Apr 23, 2015

• #5

I always leave a window open if I ever get out of a P38 with the key still in ignition

 

boycie

Active Member

• Apr 23, 2015

• #6

Tony so will I from now on AND I will order a spare key when my V5 comes back.

 

domino

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• Apr 23, 2015

• #7

boycie said:

Tony so will I from now on AND I will order a spare key when my V5 comes back.

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£160 + vat if I recall!

 

boycie

Active Member

• Apr 23, 2015

• #8

Yes I think you maybe correct Domino why it cost's that much I have no idea,but I do know I will mislay the only one I have and I will be well and truly in the tish.

 

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• Apr 23, 2015

• #9

boycie said:

I owe you a drink Fanatic,one of my guys came back just now "what are you doing, come hear lets have a look"got a lever out of the van a length of 8mm copper 2 mins later click its open .I must get a spare key and have a look at Matts CV to see if there is anything about stealing cars on it .Thanks again

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Donater

• Apr 23, 2015

• #10

If you play with a flat battery or change a battery on a P38 golden rule is leave a door open or a window if possible but most important one is key in pocket never in ignition.

 

boycie

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• Apr 23, 2015

• #11

I have just learnt that the hard way Wammers.

 

Datatek

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• Apr 24, 2015

• #12

If you are ordering a new FOB, unless you know the number of you existing FOB, order a FOB number 3. Wit two FOB's of the same number, only one can be synced.

 

boycie

Active Member

• Apr 24, 2015

• #13

My existing fob is marked key no.4 so I will order key no.1 Thanks .

 

wil2813

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• Apr 24, 2015

• #14

Littelwill said:

I believe you can have them cut just with the VIN?

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aslong as the becm hasn't been changed & ive swapped a few in my time:lalala: (to be fair im not that cruel I write the reg & vin number on the becm from donor vehicle)

 

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boycie

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• Apr 24, 2015

• #15

Bugger

 

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• Apr 25, 2015

• #16

wil2813 said:

aslong as the becm hasn't been changed & ive swapped a few in my time:lalala: (to be fair im not that cruel I write the reg & vin number on the becm from donor vehicle)

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Is the VIN stored in the BECM? Could check with diagnostics.

 

wammers

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Donater

• Apr 25, 2015

• #17

Grrrrrr said:

Is the VIN stored in the BECM? Could check with diagnostics.

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Yes can be read with Nanocom. But if the BECM is locked EKA and Fob code can't be read.

 

boycie

Active Member

• Apr 25, 2015

• #18

I will take the car and a photo copy of the V5 into Greytec Landrover and ask them to check the vin on the becm and order me a key.