Hi. My key fob for my M reg Omega has died on me. Unfortunately the local Vauxhall dealership haven't got any replacements in stock as they have been on back order since December!! As I can't start the car without using the fob does anyone know if/where I can get a replacement asap.
Thanks
Andy
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I thought mine had died on me recently. Took it to the dealer for a battery and a very helpful parts man showed me that it wasn't the battery, but a poor contact inside the key fob. He took it apart and packed it with a small piece of card to re-make the contact and it's been fine ever since.
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These are the older infra red ones right?
These are on ebay from time to time, but also try
3D Shoe Repairs
465 Westdale Lane, Mapperley
Nottingham NG3 6DH
T: 0115 952 2772
F: 0115 952 2772
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Your vaux dealer *should* be able to temporarily disable the immobiliser by plugging in their TEC2 system to your car\'s diagnostic socket.
As they don\'t have any replacement keys in stock, I would push for them to do this for free as it\'s their fault you have to wait for one.
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Thanks for the advice. I'll try and get it sorted this afternoon. I can't believe that something as simple as a key fob could cause so much hassle. Surely these things are pretty generic and could be programmed by the dealers for they type of car etc.
Thanks
Andy
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The infra red remote doesn't have to be working to allow the car to operate normally; mine gave up the ghost weeks ago.
The ignition key itself needs a correctly coded chip in it; but most high street kay cutting companies will copy an existing key for 20 - 25 quid.
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