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aftermarket keyfob programming
- Thread starter Austindude
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Since I haven't seen any replies I'll update my question. Has anyone been able to use an aftermarket key fob?
cantanko
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TBH I never knew such a thing existed! Not sure I like the idea of a bootleg key given that you have no idea how rigorously the crypto engines were seeded at the factory. Whilst they may have chosen a seed at random, using that seed for every key produced might mean that your car can be unlocked by any of those keys made by that manufacturer.
This is highly oversimplified, but I reckon the principle is sound...
This is highly oversimplified, but I reckon the principle is sound...
jelloslug
Active Member
I have never seen an aftermarket key fob. If you are referring to a key fob obtained from a 3rd party, I'm sure that some the residential codeing gurus here could possibly do it. I had a fob replaced at my service center recently and they told me that they have to get authorization to program a new fob. I have no idea if that is true or not.
There are a number of sites selling Tesla key fobs that are new and not yet programmed. I guess I'll find out if Tesla can/will program it for me.
GaryREM
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Have you checked current price from Tesla? Rumor is they are much more reasonable.
I sure would not want to buy from a third party.
I sure would not want to buy from a third party.
murphyS90D
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The key fob does not get programmed. The key fobs serial number gets programmed into the cars key memory.
jelloslug
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gjunky
Trifecta: Solar and both cars are EVs
How long did this programming take. I just destroyed one of mine (hint: Don't leave them on the roof of the car...) and need to get it replaced. The service center suggested a Mobile Ranger visit and that it could take a few hours which just doesn't make any sense.
murphyS90D
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gjunky
Trifecta: Solar and both cars are EVs
It was quoted as time at the SC but I will find out today as indeed a ranger is coming out.
gjunky
Trifecta: Solar and both cars are EVs
OK, it took the ranger 15 minutes to program the new Fob and he llinked it back to my profile at the same time and queued the next software update. Love the ranger service!
Hello,
I lost my key fob along with my purse. I called the mobile service manager and she told me the replacement would be $235 plus tax.
She claimed to have no knowledge of how I could program a replacement purchased from a third party. Did the service center program your aftermarket key at no cost? Have you had any issues with your aftermarket key fob?
Any tips on where to get the aftermarket key fob? Tesla is no help on this on the phone. In person, the service would probably be better,
Thanks for any help you can give me. We still have one working key fob. I lost my purse and my key fob 8 days ago.
A source/link where to buy them and how to get them programmed to your car would be helpful.
www.ebay.com
my question is how much (if anything) does tesla charge for the reprogram? is a new key cheaper?
