Key

[[LR3]Superkeege]

I bought a used 2005 LR3 from a Mercedes dealer in Houston, TX and they only had one key. I purchased another key and need it programmed and cut. Land Rover says that they can't cut the key for me, they said I need to order one from them. Does anyone know where in Houston I can get this key cut? I am currently looking at automotive locksmiths but I don't know if they do that. Thanks.

 

[roverman]

Do a search on this forum. From what I've heard the key has to be purchased, cut and programmed by a LR dealer. That's what i had to do, $250 later. Bummer.

 

[CoMclovin]

If I recall correctly, the keys are cut at the Factory. The dealer submits your VIN with an order for a new key. The dealer can program the key, but IIRCL only the factory can cut a new key. Things may have changed since I last looked into this though.

 

[nwoods]

I had to replace a key that I accidentally threw away recently. Total cost was just under $400 for that little lesson.

+/- $300 for the key, then the $100 for programming both keys together to the truck. It took about 4 weeks to get the key, because I was told they were on back order at the time. I did get it though, and it works great.

 

[toddjb122]

I had to replace a key that I accidentally threw away recently. Total cost was just under $400 for that little lesson.

+/- $300 for the key, then the $100 for programming both keys together to the truck. It took about 4 weeks to get the key, because I was told they were on back order at the time. I did get it though, and it works great.

Ouch! Thanks for that info. I'll be more careful with mine now.

This is why I don't have it under the truck in a magnetic box! (they really need an affordable "valet key" for this thing)

 

[Bily Lovec]

welcome, neighbor ;-)