Thanks, suspected that might be the case.Main dealer. Sorry but that is probably the best answer. These keys are very specialist.
Thanks for your help. Can you programme keys to the car?I've got a couple of the ones David C linked to left and the black ones in the picture I pretty much always have stock of. Bit different to the original standard key but a lot cheaper than Alfa.
Yes programming the keys to the car isn't a problem.Thanks for your help. Can you programme keys to the car?
I already have a code card, and a spare key, but unfortunately the Alfa garage could not programme it. They said I'd need to get a new key and then get that programmed. We talked about it but I decided to shop around see if I could get a better deal.I don't need your cars "code card" either so no need to order anything from the dealer.
Eh? So you can post a key that will open and start an Alfa? Don't believe you.I don't need your cars "code card" either so no need to order anything from the dealer.
Thanks, haven't received any PM.If you already have a key I can program it for you that's not a problem. The dealers can only program keys supplied specifically for your car. Because of the way the system works.
But I prepare the keys myself so can use new or second hand keys from any GT or 147.
I'll send you a PM
Cant do it without having the car available to program the key to it although I can do it with just the body computer. Unless its a car I have done before in which case I can make a working key ready to start the car without having to go near the car again.Eh? So you can post a key that will open and start an Alfa? Don't believe you.
I'll admit if one already has a working key MES (if one has the code card) can program any number of keys to operate the central locking, but starting it is another matter.
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Sorry thought I'd sent it just sent it now.Thanks, haven't received any PM.
I do do them buy return post but need the body computer sent to me so I can program the keys in. No its not cloning I don't need there to be a working key its an extra key programmed in the same way it would be by an Alfa dealer just need to do a couple more steps first to make the key compatible for the car. Not a huge fan of cloning like Timpson do (not that they can clone the 147/GT Keys) as it can cause problems later on.Ah, thought you were suggesting you provide a mail order service. So with a car, laptop and some fancy software you can program a new key to the car, nice! Is this a genuine spare or a clone of a worker, sort of service Timpsons offer?
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The Brera/159 keys share nothing with the keys for the GT so they aren't compatible. The GT has a mechanical steering lock and mechanical ignition switch. On the 159 its all electronically controlled except for the starter motor which is on a start button.Would it be possible to buy a Brera/159 key, and make it work with my GT, like the style of the new keys.
I bought a key from the dealer, about three years ago. They cut the blade but I never took it back for programming. I think it is about another £60. I don't have the PIN and I believe part of the £60 is for that.If you already have a key I can program it for you that's not a problem. The dealers can only program keys supplied specifically for your car. Because of the way the system works.
But I prepare the keys myself so can use new or second hand keys from any GT or 147.
I'll send you a PM