Ducato Remote key replacement?

[Stormin73]

Hi all, TIA. We recently bought a new Carado 459 Clever + Edition. Loving it by the way. Unfortunately on our first outing our remote flip ignition key took a dip in the sea and suffered a failure. Doesn't work anymore. Luckily we had an additional central locking device that allowed us entry to use the spare . Seems, to get a replacement means ordering from the Fiat factory and paying an extortionate fee to get replaced. So far we have been quoted £320 for a remote key , reprogramming and synchronising service? This seems absurd to me . Does anyone know of a company that can supply and programme a key for a reasonable price? I realise the fault was my own to assume that all ignition keys with electronics would be waterproof. Yes assumptions are the mother of all mistakes and lesson learnt now. Appreciate your help .

 

[StitchUp]

AVOID Timpson!

 

[Riverbankannie]

Don’t know where you are but North West Car Keys Bootle have been recommended on here previously

Spare remote/key cut challenge.

Hi All, Can anyone recommend somebody who can supply me a new spare remote/key cut? It's 2020 ducato based. So far six companies have not got back to me after initial conversations saying "yes we can do it we'll call you back!" I'm thinking of getting it done abroad if I can't find anyone...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

 

[daveclare]

I've tried. Ours is 2020 and i was told the software isn't available yet for non main dealers to create a spare, even though the remotes look identical.

I tried a lot of locksmiths who advertised and none could be bothered. Only 1 out of 7 bothered to take the time to explain why.

 

[daveclare]

Forgot to add Northwest car keys was the one that offered the above advice.

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[gpat]

Can you claim on your house insurance?

 

[TheBig1]

I use a local specialist and last additional remote key supplied, cut and coded was under £80. That is in the Bournemouth area

Avoid the shoe repair/key cutters if you can, as I have heard horror stories about their cloned keys causing major problems