I just bought a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, and need to find a keyless remote and get it programmed. Is it better to go to a dealer and buy the remote and have them program it for me? Can I buy one online with programming instructions? Or should I buy one online then get the dealer to program it?
2006-10-08 01:52:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
you should have a professional do it because if you do it then there is the chance you could cross wires or cut a wire so you should go to a professional. and you can buy one at a car store like carmax
2006-10-08 01:56:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You usually need to get that from the dealer. If you have at least two of the remote key fobs, you can program a new one yourself -- otherwise you have to go to a dealer. If you don't have any, the option may not even be installed on the car. In that case, it would be an expensive after-market install.
2006-10-08 04:43:27 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your brain is still intact then you should be able to go to any alarm installation company and get one. We have a company called Hi Teck eletronics were I live and when we bought our van it had a remote started / alarm but no remotes he ran a quick test on the brain and found it was working great so he sold us universal remotes for $14.99 each and charged $5.00 to program both there is no need for a dealer they would charge you an arm and a leg for the remotes. Look in your phone book under car alarms and chances are there will be acouple of them and they can get you the remotes and program codes for them
2006-10-08 02:02:38 · answer #3 · answered by xxmack675hpxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the exact same dilemma and all I can say is "Good Luck". The dealership wanted to charge $125.00 for the remote alone, and an additional $50 to program it! Talk about rip-off. On top of that, they weren't even able to supply or make me a duplicate key -their attitude was next to snotty, saying quote: 'You bought it as is'. I paid the total cost in cash for the car and that's the kind of crud you get from a dealership once they have your dough. The most helpful in this kind of situation is the manufacturer, they'll bend over backwards -and they do NOT appreciate dealerships who abuse the faith of the customers who purchase the cars they make. The phone number for your nearest Mitsubishi rep should be in your ownership papers -mine was on the extended warranty, as it was provided by the company (Nissan), not the dealership.
2006-10-08 02:18:07 · answer #4 · answered by LK H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get the fobs on ebay . usually pretty cheap. and some sellers provide the programming instructions with them. if not search the web for the instructions they will be there somewhere. I've bought several that way and they have all worked.programming is usually very simple.
2006-10-08 02:45:14 · answer #5 · answered by eric c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought extra fob from dealer. he tried to rip me off by charging me 50 dollars to program it. [After i paid 60 for fob.] I told him id go elsewhere so the whole deal cost 60.
2006-10-08 01:58:59 · answer #6 · answered by mclone2001a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to dealer because if they screw up they have the backing to solve the problem. and with newer cars do you really want some 18 year old know it all screwing with the computer wiring etc.
2006-10-08 06:26:08 · answer #7 · answered by mmgak06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely, you would have to contact the dealer anyway for the proper steps, so I would just let them do it for you.
2006-10-08 01:58:37 · answer #8 · answered by jeffrey m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is go to the dealer and buy one ... they will program it..
2006-10-08 01:55:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do believe you can go to the dealer with the vin number and they can tell you what to do
2006-10-08 04:24:18 · answer #10 · answered by hugh h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋