Glass key for 08 V8V
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No, I do like it. It's a high quality item, and much better than the chincy Volvo key. It's just that I'm one of those guys who doesn't like to carry lots of stuff in his pockets. I find myself carrying my ECU in one front pocket and my house keys in the other. Add a wallet and an iPhone in my back pockets and I almost need to buy roomier pants. Maybe I should just invest in one of those European man purses.
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No, I do like it. It's a high quality item, and much better than the chincy Volvo key. It's just that I'm one of those guys who doesn't like to carry lots of stuff in his pockets. I find myself carrying my ECU in one front pocket and my house keys in the other. Add a wallet and an iPhone in my back pockets and I almost need to buy roomier pants. Maybe I should just invest in one of those European man purses.
Ok, I have a question - who else has jammed the key in to far and it takes about 5min of pushing and playing with it to get it back out, is there a trick to get it out quicker because its damn embarrassing when it happens
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Yes, the ECU unit(aka ..the docking station) cannot detect the ECU remote if inserted to fast..try using a 2 second rule. Place key in slot, count 1 mississippi (steering lock will unlock) count 2 mississipi while pushing the remote through the cycle ..that should cure the concern..if this does not solve the concern, it's very possible you have a docking station fault, the slider binds and does not release when pressed.
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Never experienced that one. I just gently push the ECU in and hold it there until the engine erupts into life. It's funny, the whole car twists when she first turns over.
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You can program any vantage remote to any year..weither it's the key and separate remote or the newer Emotion Control UNit remote type, just you will only be able to use the buttons to unlock/lock the doors, you will not be able to start the car. If you bought everything to try and convert an older style turn key unit to a newer push in console remote type, a flash would have to be written by Aston and loaded to the car, and that's a big if on will they do this for you..
The circuit board inside the remotes...old versions and new versions are the same volve circuit, Aston just change the exterior casing to the Emotion Control Unit insert in dash type of casing...that's it. If you notice on the newer style remotes there is no panic button, open the remote and you'll see the button the board is still there...aka which the panic button is on the older style remotes
I'm a tech for an Aston dealer, when ppl drop there newer style remotes in water and there at fault ...(customer pay issue), I order the old set of remotes and swap the internals to get the remotes working again for a lot cheaper price to the client...
Which ever route you decide, if you get keys that you want programmed, just make sure you get the ID numbers for the keys which is attached to the packaging(I see this all teh time when ppl buy remotes on ebay with no ID number..if you buy new you get the ID numbers)..if the vehicle ever looses the ID codes..the remotes are scrap without those ID numbers..nobody else will have them, not even Aston on file..
Hope this answered your question...
The circuit board inside the remotes...old versions and new versions are the same volve circuit, Aston just change the exterior casing to the Emotion Control Unit insert in dash type of casing...that's it. If you notice on the newer style remotes there is no panic button, open the remote and you'll see the button the board is still there...aka which the panic button is on the older style remotes
I'm a tech for an Aston dealer, when ppl drop there newer style remotes in water and there at fault ...(customer pay issue), I order the old set of remotes and swap the internals to get the remotes working again for a lot cheaper price to the client...
Which ever route you decide, if you get keys that you want programmed, just make sure you get the ID numbers for the keys which is attached to the packaging(I see this all teh time when ppl buy remotes on ebay with no ID number..if you buy new you get the ID numbers)..if the vehicle ever looses the ID codes..the remotes are scrap without those ID numbers..nobody else will have them, not even Aston on file..
Hope this answered your question...
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Correct, just you will only be able to use the buttons on the remote..will not be able to start with that remote
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My vantage is 2009. That means if I get a glass key, I should go to the dealers to activate it?
You can program any vantage remote to any year..weither it's the key and separate remote or the newer Emotion Control UNit remote type, just you will only be able to use the buttons to unlock/lock the doors, you will not be able to start the car. If you bought everything to try and convert an older style turn key unit to a newer push in console remote type, a flash would have to be written by Aston and loaded to the car, and that's a big if on will they do this for you..
The circuit board inside the remotes...old versions and new versions are the same volve circuit, Aston just change the exterior casing to the Emotion Control Unit insert in dash type of casing...that's it. If you notice on the newer style remotes there is no panic button, open the remote and you'll see the button the board is still there...aka which the panic button is on the older style remotes
I'm a tech for an Aston dealer, when ppl drop there newer style remotes in water and there at fault ...(customer pay issue), I order the old set of remotes and swap the internals to get the remotes working again for a lot cheaper price to the client...
Which ever route you decide, if you get keys that you want programmed, just make sure you get the ID numbers for the keys which is attached to the packaging(I see this all teh time when ppl buy remotes on ebay with no ID number..if you buy new you get the ID numbers)..if the vehicle ever looses the ID codes..the remotes are scrap without those ID numbers..nobody else will have them, not even Aston on file..
Hope this answered your question...
The circuit board inside the remotes...old versions and new versions are the same volve circuit, Aston just change the exterior casing to the Emotion Control Unit insert in dash type of casing...that's it. If you notice on the newer style remotes there is no panic button, open the remote and you'll see the button the board is still there...aka which the panic button is on the older style remotes
I'm a tech for an Aston dealer, when ppl drop there newer style remotes in water and there at fault ...(customer pay issue), I order the old set of remotes and swap the internals to get the remotes working again for a lot cheaper price to the client...
Which ever route you decide, if you get keys that you want programmed, just make sure you get the ID numbers for the keys which is attached to the packaging(I see this all teh time when ppl buy remotes on ebay with no ID number..if you buy new you get the ID numbers)..if the vehicle ever looses the ID codes..the remotes are scrap without those ID numbers..nobody else will have them, not even Aston on file..
Hope this answered your question...
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Yes..there are ways to get the key to start the car yourself..but no ways other than the dealers AMDS to program the remote buttons to unlock/lock the vehicle..
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So if I buy one, I can activate the glass key by my plastic keys myself. But it only works for engine start. If I want to use the new one to lock the doors I have to program the remote buttons at dealer's. Is that right? I know from a UK company offer new glass key for about 300 GBP. I think it is a good price. But I am wondering what is the rough price for reprogramming?
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So if I buy one, I can activate the glass key by my plastic keys myself. But it only works for engine start. If I want to use the new one to lock the doors I have to program the remote buttons at dealer's. Is that right? I know from a UK company offer new glass key for about 300 GBP. I think it is a good price. But I am wondering what is the rough price for reprogramming?
Every where will cost different, but don't be suckered to pay more than the 1 hour charge..also depends if your doing a service at the same time, cost can lower for the programming..again depends on the dealer near you
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The pouch came with the ECU at the very beginning, but I was told it was then discontinued at some point. I think I asked about a replacement (I didn't get one with my ECU) and I honestly can't remember if the dealer said they were NLA or they were hideously expensive (I think it was the latter).
I probably could have someone copy the design for a lot cheaper. At least it would give me a place to put it rather than letting it loose in my pocket.
I probably could have someone copy the design for a lot cheaper. At least it would give me a place to put it rather than letting it loose in my pocket.
