Key fob replacement

[427435]

The DW has lost her key fob. Dealer wants $400 for new fob, key, programming and key cutting!!!!


Has anyone bought one from

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SY5HMFNA04-HYUNDAI-SMART-KEY-Factory-OEM-KEY-FOB-Keyless-Entry-Remote-/281382644508?hash=item4183b66b1c&vxp=mtr

And then had if flashed by

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hyundai-Key-Fob-Remote-Flash-Erase-Service/281311243421?rt=nc&_soffid=5084657018&_soffType=BundleOffer&_soffSubType=PRIMARY_SKU_RELATED_SKU&_trksid=p5731.m3795


Any one else gone through this?

 

[kn5owa]

I had a spare fob made by the dealer.

Total cost was $423 + tax for everything.

Decided 2nd source was a little too risky.

 

[homeofstone]

I think 300.00 is more reasonable. Try another dealer. All new keyless fobs are expensive. I have lost two that were for my other cars.

 

[kn5owa]

I think 300.00 is more reasonable. Try another dealer. All new keyless fobs are expensive. I have lost two that were for my other cars.

I agree - $300 is more reasonable. And?

 

[daviderle]

Not sure if this has been shared before, but Hyundai appears to have set up shop on Amazon!

http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Hyund...d=1444706009&sr=8-6&keywords=hyundai+key+fob#

Here are more examples:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=lp_2593...81&h=012c86dac559a4d7abb4e2d9a8fc1162ff4f20f3

 

[Mark_888]

Not sure if this has been shared before, but Hyundai appears to have set up shop on Amazon!

http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Hyund...d=1444706009&sr=8-6&keywords=hyundai+key+fob#

Here are more examples:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=lp_2593...81&h=012c86dac559a4d7abb4e2d9a8fc1162ff4f20f3

According to Amazon, the item "is sold by and ships from The Parts Shop."

"The Parts Shop is a reseller of genuine OEM automotive parts from as many as 17 brands. We value your business and stand behind each sale that we make."

Probably a major dealer group like AutoNation that has 17 different brands, that set up an online parts site to sell items using Amazon. AutoNation has 215 dealerships among its many brands.

I am pretty sure that this is not Hyundai Motor America.

 

[daviderle]

According to Amazon, the item "is sold by and ships from The Parts Shop."

"The Parts Shop is a reseller of genuine OEM automotive parts from as many as 17 brands. We value your business and stand behind each sale that we make."

Probably a major dealer group like AutoNation that has 17 different brands, that set up an online parts site to sell items using Amazon. AutoNation has 215 dealerships among its many brands.

I am pretty sure that this is not Hyundai Motor America.

I think you are right, regardless it nice to able to be able to get genuine OEM parts, it seems you can get almost anything;

http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Hyund...qid=1444708950&sr=8-1&keywords=Fuel+treatment

 

[Mark_888]

I think you are right, regardless it nice to able to be able to get genuine OEM parts, it seems you can get almost anything;

http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Hyund...qid=1444708950&sr=8-1&keywords=Fuel+treatment

There are several other Hyundai only parts websites run by Hyundai dealers. I have ordered quite a few parts that way.

 

[kn5owa]

Not sure if this has been shared before, but Hyundai appears to have set up shop on Amazon!

http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Hyund...d=1444706009&sr=8-6&keywords=hyundai+key+fob#

The Amazon ad appears on its face to get you a fob with no metal key - not exactly a sterling deal.

And you would, of course have to get someone to program the fob and cut the sidewinder metal key (if you got one) which is no small piece of change.

And, the listed part no. does not correspond to the fob part no. for my car, anyway (95440-B1200-BLH). ***

And, lastly, the dealer said they needed both the car and one original fob to program the newly purchased fob.

So, all things considered, I have no regrets about getting the fob straight from the dealer. It works perfectly - the fob - that is.

*** caveat emptor: if you do decide to second source a fob, matching part no.'s is a good idea since coding, frequencies, etc. probably differ among cars.

 

[daviderle]

You are right, there are risks involved! but In my case I did not want to pay $520-$580 the three dealers around me wanted sometime early last year.

I was looking for this thread which I followed and lucked out with $231 out of pocket:

http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showpost.php?p=113417&postcount=12

But maybe it easier to pay $400 for a headache free replacement and move on...

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[kn5owa]

You are right, there are risks involved! but In my case I did not want to pay $520-$580 the three dealers around me wanted sometime early last year.

I was looking for this thread which I followed and lucked out with $231 out of pocket:

http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showpost.php?p=113417&postcount=12

But maybe it easier to pay $400 for a headache free replacement and move on...

$500+ is really scalping!

Did the $231 include programming the fob & cutting the key perchance?

 

[daviderle]

$500+ is really scalping!

Did the $231 include programming the fob & cutting the key perchance?

Indeed, my thoughts exactly...

Yup it was $131 for the fob, $9 for the key, $65 for the programming, $26 for the laser key cut done by a local lock smith.

But I would have gladly paid an extra $100+ just to have saved all the running around .. However, I felt at $520+tax for the best quote, I was being taken for a ride by all three dealers, so I went through the exercise just out of principle...

 

[Ldmf]

I recently purchased a 2011 4.6. It only came with one key/fob. I called around and dealers wanted 350-450 dollars. I read the threads about the New/re manufactured keys online and having the dealer program them with some success.

Here is where the story gets interesting. I called a local locksmith and they are coming to my work on Thursday with a new key/fob and programming it for 200 plus tax.

Now it hasn't happened yet but the locksmith told me that it would be no problem to get, program and cut the key (15-30 minutes). He told me that the dealerships were just totally overcharging. And he said really nice car.

I will update this thread next week.

 

[Ldmf]

Update:

It took the locksmith 2 separate attempts to complete the key programming. But it now works flawlessly. Since he had to come back he cut me a $25 break. I feel better having a backup key. The locksmith company was pop a lock.

Hope this helps other members out

 

[jimwillits]

This is my first post here, I've been reading and gained a lot of valuable insight.

Anyway, I bought a 2012 Genesis 3.8 and it only came with one FOB, so I was looking at all the options and finally settled on www.autotransponder.com.

I stillwasn't totally confident so I called and asked specifically about whether it was 1) New, 2) OEM, 3) Needed to be flashed or have some other service OTHER than the dealer programming. They were pretty helpful and knowledgable. I pulled the trigger. It was $99.95. It arrived in a few days and I just went to the dealer, it took them about 45 minutes, had no trouble and they charged me $129.00 (ouch, but expected).

All in all everything went fine. I felt a lot better pulling the trigger after reading others experiences. And I would definitely recommend Auto Transponder. At least you know it will work. And the price was competitive. FWIW mine was for a 2012 Genesis Sedan 3.8

 

[homeofstone]

This is my first post here, I've been reading and gained a lot of valuable insight.

Anyway, I bought a 2012 Genesis 3.8 and it only came with one FOB, so I was looking at all the options and finally settled on www.autotransponder.com.

I stillwasn't totally confident so I called and asked specifically about whether it was 1) New, 2) OEM, 3) Needed to be flashed or have some other service OTHER than the dealer programming. They were pretty helpful and knowledgable. I pulled the trigger. It was $99.95. It arrived in a few days and I just went to the dealer, it took them about 45 minutes, had no trouble and they charged me $129.00 (ouch, but expected).

All in all everything went fine. I felt a lot better pulling the trigger after reading others experiences. And I would definitely recommend Auto Transponder. At least you know it will work. And the price was competitive. FWIW mine was for a 2012 Genesis Sedan 3.8

When I have purchased a used vehicle I ask about how many keys and make the deal on having at least two keys. Last time the dealer agreed then the Chevy dealer found out that a Mercedes key was 300.00 but we had a signed contract with two keys to be provided.

 

[427435]

This is my first post here, I've been reading and gained a lot of valuable insight.

Anyway, I bought a 2012 Genesis 3.8 and it only came with one FOB, so I was looking at all the options and finally settled on www.autotransponder.com.

I stillwasn't totally confident so I called and asked specifically about whether it was 1) New, 2) OEM, 3) Needed to be flashed or have some other service OTHER than the dealer programming. They were pretty helpful and knowledgable. I pulled the trigger. It was $99.95. It arrived in a few days and I just went to the dealer, it took them about 45 minutes, had no trouble and they charged me $129.00 (ouch, but expected).

All in all everything went fine. I felt a lot better pulling the trigger after reading others experiences. And I would definitely recommend Auto Transponder. At least you know it will work. And the price was competitive. FWIW mine was for a 2012 Genesis Sedan 3.8

Did you call any other dealers? My Rochester, MN dealer only charged $39 and another one in St. Paul quoted me $69.

 

[jimwillits]

I did negotiate the deal taking into account that it only had one key. So in essence they were paying for it.

I did not call other dealers, I probably should have in retrospect. I was thinking the dealer charge would be pretty standard. Apparently not. I probably could have saved a few bucks there.

 

[GabrielBaldwin]

Update:

It took the locksmith 2 separate attempts to complete the key programming. But it now works flawlessly. Since he had to come back he cut me a $25 break. I feel better having a backup key. The locksmith company was pop a lock.

Hope this helps other members out

Backup key is always beneficial in emergency circumstances, that's the reason it's better to get it whether from a locksmith or from a dealer.

 

[toxicavenger70]

Great reply. Unfortunately you are replying to a 7 year old post, so they might be long gone by now.