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Old 03-02-2004, 09:45 PM
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Are the keys on eBay worth buying? If they are used, do I need to replace the "key" part and then have it re-programmed? The following link is what I'm talking about.<ul><li><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=2462965576&amp;cat egory=33723">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=2462965576&amp;cat egory=33723</a</li></ul>
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Shouldnt spare keys come with a spare car?
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Personally, I would buy new....you don't know what you are getting.
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At least a spare tire!
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Default I just did this as well..

from the same seller. The remote was in good condition - a lot better than mine was in. I swapped out the top key portion on my old one, reprogrammed and it worked out fine.

I would like to have a second one, but I haven;t found anywhere that has blanks. The dealer takes the VIN number, and orders a whole top portion from Germany. $65. If you need a whole unit - it's better to get it new for about $120 I've heard.
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