Anyone have a spare 'plip' key?
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Anyone have a spare 'plip' key?
As many of you people are aware, I bought a Picasso for the missus about 6 months ago. Its a good car but not without faults which are gradually being sorted out.
My next issue to tackle is the fact that the Picasso didn't come with a remote key - but I'm sure it did when it left the factory... So, does anyone have a spare or unwanted remote key? I'm not sure what shape the fob would have been but as it doesn't have a comms unit I guess it is a semi-mux?
I want to see if I can program/sync a remote key to work the locks only - I can mess with the transponder etc at a later date ( I will probably just tape the old transponder to the ring to make spare keys cheaper.. ) I'm thinking I can put the 'spare' remote key next to my non-remote when its in the ignition to re-sync it?
My local Picasso breaker, Mike, says this won't work and I have to go to Clitroen and spend £120 on a poxy key
I would like to prove him wrong...
My next issue to tackle is the fact that the Picasso didn't come with a remote key - but I'm sure it did when it left the factory... So, does anyone have a spare or unwanted remote key? I'm not sure what shape the fob would have been but as it doesn't have a comms unit I guess it is a semi-mux?
I want to see if I can program/sync a remote key to work the locks only - I can mess with the transponder etc at a later date ( I will probably just tape the old transponder to the ring to make spare keys cheaper.. ) I'm thinking I can put the 'spare' remote key next to my non-remote when its in the ignition to re-sync it?
My local Picasso breaker, Mike, says this won't work and I have to go to Clitroen and spend £120 on a poxy key
I would like to prove him wrong...
2003 2.2hdi estate - mine
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
Re: Anyone have a spare 'plip' key?
I don't think you can reprogramme an old existing remote to a new car.
Re: Anyone have a spare 'plip' key?
Kelv, if you want to let me know the VIN i'll check the Citroen version of Servicebox to see what it should be, you should be able to reprogram a remote to it without much fuss
1997 2.1 TD Exec (Sold)
1997 3.0 V6 Coupe S (Sold)
2001 406 HDi 110 GTX (Sold)
2002 406 Coupe HDi SE (RIP)
2003 406 Estate HDi 2.2 SE (Sold)
2003 406 Coupe HDi SE (To be sold)
2001 406 Coupe 3.0 V6 SE
2003 406 2.2 HDi SE
1997 3.0 V6 Coupe S (Sold)
2001 406 HDi 110 GTX (Sold)
2002 406 Coupe HDi SE (RIP)
2003 406 Estate HDi 2.2 SE (Sold)
2003 406 Coupe HDi SE (To be sold)
2001 406 Coupe 3.0 V6 SE
2003 406 2.2 HDi SE
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Re: Anyone have a spare 'plip' key?
Thanks fella, I will take a look in the daylight.
What is the Clitroen equivalent of Service Box called? Maybe I could sign up to that too.
What is the Clitroen equivalent of Service Box called? Maybe I could sign up to that too.
2003 2.2hdi estate - mine
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
Re: Anyone have a spare 'plip' key?
It's this http://service.citroen.com
1997 2.1 TD Exec (Sold)
1997 3.0 V6 Coupe S (Sold)
2001 406 HDi 110 GTX (Sold)
2002 406 Coupe HDi SE (RIP)
2003 406 Estate HDi 2.2 SE (Sold)
2003 406 Coupe HDi SE (To be sold)
2001 406 Coupe 3.0 V6 SE
2003 406 2.2 HDi SE
1997 3.0 V6 Coupe S (Sold)
2001 406 HDi 110 GTX (Sold)
2002 406 Coupe HDi SE (RIP)
2003 406 Estate HDi 2.2 SE (Sold)
2003 406 Coupe HDi SE (To be sold)
2001 406 Coupe 3.0 V6 SE
2003 406 2.2 HDi SE
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Re: Anyone have a spare 'plip' key?
Thanks - I've just signed up but couldn't find the key in the Free Services section..
Will add the VIN tomorrow and see what happens.
Will add the VIN tomorrow and see what happens.
2003 2.2hdi estate - mine
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.
Re: Anyone have a spare 'plip' key?
If you put the VIN in tomorrow and search for the key you should see in the schematics exactly what key type and part numbers are for that car, as you say it's semi-mux i'm guessing it's a teardrop key but should let you know for definate
1997 2.1 TD Exec (Sold)
1997 3.0 V6 Coupe S (Sold)
2001 406 HDi 110 GTX (Sold)
2002 406 Coupe HDi SE (RIP)
2003 406 Estate HDi 2.2 SE (Sold)
2003 406 Coupe HDi SE (To be sold)
2001 406 Coupe 3.0 V6 SE
2003 406 2.2 HDi SE
1997 3.0 V6 Coupe S (Sold)
2001 406 HDi 110 GTX (Sold)
2002 406 Coupe HDi SE (RIP)
2003 406 Estate HDi 2.2 SE (Sold)
2003 406 Coupe HDi SE (To be sold)
2001 406 Coupe 3.0 V6 SE
2003 406 2.2 HDi SE
Re: Anyone have a spare 'plip' key?
picasso has the same key as Xsara car, its a flip key 4 button iirc,GingerMagic wrote:As many of you people are aware, I bought a Picasso for the missus about 6 months ago. Its a good car but not without faults which are gradually being sorted out.
My next issue to tackle is the fact that the Picasso didn't come with a remote key - but I'm sure it did when it left the factory... So, does anyone have a spare or unwanted remote key? I'm not sure what shape the fob would have been but as it doesn't have a comms unit I guess it is a semi-mux?
I want to see if I can program/sync a remote key to work the locks only - I can mess with the transponder etc at a later date ( I will probably just tape the old transponder to the ring to make spare keys cheaper.. ) I'm thinking I can put the 'spare' remote key next to my non-remote when its in the ignition to re-sync it?
My local Picasso breaker, Mike, says this won't work and I have to go to Clitroen and spend £120 on a poxy key
I would like to prove him wrong...
ask over on the xsara forum, someone on there might have one spare,
Re: Anyone have a spare 'plip' key?
If you have or can get the 4-digit key code and have access to PP2000 (well, same interface, different software - "Lexia"), you should be able to do what I intend to try with the missus' C5 which doesn't have a spare remote key:
Get key(s), with new blades cut to match the locks
Go to the immobiliser ecu configuration in Lexia
Select the entry for new keys
Enter the 4-digit code
Follow the prompts and insert each key
Done. Just re-sync the remote central locking via the usual ignition on, hold button procedure
Seems to be the same method as on 406s
Get key(s), with new blades cut to match the locks
Go to the immobiliser ecu configuration in Lexia
Select the entry for new keys
Enter the 4-digit code
Follow the prompts and insert each key
Done. Just re-sync the remote central locking via the usual ignition on, hold button procedure
Seems to be the same method as on 406s
There's quite a few picasso models which inevitably means several different keys depending on model/age. I wonder what compatibility's like... When I grow the balls to try the above on the C5 (which uses a 3-button oval keyfob), I might try seeing if I can get one of my old 406 keys to worklozz wrote:picasso has the same key as Xsara car, its a flip key 4 button iirc,
ask over on the xsara forum, someone on there might have one spare,
<steve_earwig> I think this forum is more about keeping our cars going with minimal outlay than giving our cars more reason to go bang
Re: Anyone have a spare 'plip' key?
Just a side note, but I never, ever managed to get a second remote key to pair with my 406, despite trying several different ones with different chips on them. I have also yet to hear of anyone managing to pair a second hand key to a fully mux on here despite several trying...
Doesn't mean it wont work on the Citroen though.
Doesn't mean it wont work on the Citroen though.
2002 HDi 2.2 GTX Estate de-fapped
Re: Anyone have a spare 'plip' key?
+1!! ^^
Mines a half mux though, with RF 1 button key.
Got the blade cut, transponder coded, new battery, but the remote will simply not pair up!!
I have tried many procedures but I havent tried PP2000 yet, don't know the 4 digit code, only the key code (Letters and numbers one).
I had a look on YouTube or something and it looks like PP2000 wouldnt even help me though.
Mines a half mux though, with RF 1 button key.
Got the blade cut, transponder coded, new battery, but the remote will simply not pair up!!
I have tried many procedures but I havent tried PP2000 yet, don't know the 4 digit code, only the key code (Letters and numbers one).
I had a look on YouTube or something and it looks like PP2000 wouldnt even help me though.
Re: Anyone have a spare 'plip' key?
https://www.mavericktechnology.co.uk/si ... 0V24.0.pdf
key info there for more or less every make of car,
PSA is halfway down the list,
key info there for more or less every make of car,
PSA is halfway down the list,