BMW X5 - Idling Remote

The remote settings for the key control was 'flashed' and 'blanked' after left idling for more than 6 months. We had to read the coded information from the ECU and re-program the codes into the control. BMWs and VWs chip keys have this unique technology where the battery on the key is automatically charged when inserted into the ignition. So if you want to save the trouble and $$$ of replacing or re-programming your keys, make sure you practice alternate use of your spares.

The BMW x5 ECU - located under the car's dashboard.

Toyota Alphard - Master Key Lost

A nightmare awaited the owner of this car when he discovered that he has lost his master key after losing his spare. The entire process took more than 4 hours to complete to reset and duplicate new set of keys for him.

Toyota Alphard (Toyota Vellfire) - Re-Programming Spare Key

The owner had only one master key and wanted a spare. 

Checking for the codes (as you can see, in order to retrieve the code, we need to connect to the car's immobiliser and CPU to read the information).

Re-programming in progress.

This key is used for Toyota Alphard - year 2005 and above. Its button feel is slightly harder and more rigid. (see our OEM Toyota keys for a softer, nicer touch; TOPICS : KEYS - TOYOTA)

Mini Cooper - Re-program Spare Key

This owner did not use his spare key for more than 6 months. It is important to note for BMW and Mini owners, that keys for these brands have a unique battery auto-charge function, when you put your key into the ignition. Simply putting it in ignition is no use, the engine have to be started. In our experience, keys left idling for more than 6 months will normally see the codes defunct, for some reason unknown to us.

Re-programming in progress

Stolen Car Keys!

The owner of this Volvo s70 wanted to re-program his ECU, as his keys were stolen earlier. His car was sent to one of our dealers, and the main parts removed and sent to us for reprogramming. A new code was assigned and ECU reset to the new code, rendering the old keys useless.

Volvo s70 Immobiliser (note: all codes, serials numbers and barcodes removed to protect owner's privacy - we will not entertain any requests for product codes - thanks!).

Main CPU of Volvo s70