nikndel 509 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 I have had lost keys reprogramed to suit a existing ECU trouble is some one has got a key that matches your present ECU but the experts will no doubt confirm or deny this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 I have had lost keys reprogramed to suit a existing ECU trouble is some one has got a key that matches your present ECU but the experts will no doubt confirm or deny thisthey claimed they could reprogram the ECU, the existing key and issue a new key for the £240 + £70It was when I requested a new physical lock - so that the physical key wouldn't grant them access to the car that they started making noises about a new ECU.Something's a bit smelly.I have left a message for Richard to call me - he should be able to clarify my position - not heard a bad word about the bloke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 Interesting let us know the outcome Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chillismoke 182 Report post Posted February 2, 2015 Richard will sort you out, One very helpful chap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted February 3, 2015 Twigman - if the ECU is reprogrammed the 'old' key is useless to start it, as it's the fob that transmits the signal. Yes, you may lose your valuables - if you leave them in the car - but you won't lose the car.. Spec K 1 Qu1ckn1ck reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted February 3, 2015 Been thinking on this one you can program a new key to match the ECU but not vice versa if you get my drift my monies on new ECU as the car is keyless entry and push button start cmon Ian i needs to know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted February 3, 2015 Twigman - if the ECU is reprogrammed the 'old' key is useless to start it, as it's the fob that transmits the signal. Yes, you may lose your valuables - if you leave them in the car - but you won't lose the car.. Spec K The point is they know where the car lives, They know they have the key. If they can get in they can get into the boot and under the bonnet. I won't be comfortable until the car is secure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted February 3, 2015 Any of the forensics leading anywhere Ian? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted February 3, 2015 Nikndel - Twigman confirms that they can reprogram the ECU for a new key (£310). See above. But Lauren's right - Rich at RRG is the guy to speak with.. Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted February 3, 2015 Cheers Keith which would make the stolen key useless yes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted February 3, 2015 Any of the forensics leading anywhere Ian?I don't think so, although the police don't divulge much.I don't think they got any prints from the car. Not even my own! That's how clean I kept it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted February 3, 2015 Cheers Keith which would make the stolen key useless yes?The stolen key still has a physical blade in it that allows entry when the battery is flat.It is this that I have asked to be made useless, which is why I can't understand why it would be this request that prompted talk of new ECU.I have spoken with Richard and he's looking into it for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 So it's going to cost £2k to sort it. Insurance not paying - they will CatD it if asked to pay. There goes my Cosworth cash... It's only money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 Cat D? how do they figure that tell me who they are so I can give them a wide bearth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 I think the Insurance company are just trying it on, seek further advice maybe the insurance ombudsman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 Cat D? how do they figure that tell me who they are so I can give them a wide bearthEnterpriseTheir claims handler told me that at the moment it is not recorded stolen/recovered but if I wanted insurance to cover any of my expense then it would have to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 EnterpriseTheir claims handler told me that at the moment it is not recorded stolen/recovered but if I wanted insurance to cover any of my expense then it would have to be.What? is that Starship Enterprise? suppose I can see the point I did not know stolen/recovered became a Cat D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 On a related note how would this affect the warranty? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 On a related note how would this affect the warranty? Not a jot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 Not a jot So are we saying the reason for it being cat d is not a issue ie stolen/ recovered water damage or heavy impact? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 Cat D is pretty minor for the most part, it's a bit shitty that they are willing to write it off as a Cat D because they don't want to spend £2k to change it despite it having been stolen. You insured it for theft, they should fix it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 It'll be up for insurance renewal at the end of the month.I will be changing insurers, I'm sure.Yep it is a bit shitty...there was obviously a reason this insurer was far cheaper than the rest.Yes I was insured for theft, but how many thefts are recovered? Not many. I can't say i blame them for wanting to record it if they pay out. yes I think it's a bit shitty but rather take the 2k hit now than a >2k hit if/when I come to sell, assuming I can sell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 It'll be up for insurance renewal at the end of the month.I will be changing insurers, I'm sure.Yep it is a bit shitty...there was obviously a reason this insurer was far cheaper than the rest.Yes I was insured for theft, but how many thefts are recovered? Not many. I can't say i blame them for wanting to record it if they pay out. yes I think it's a bit shitty but rather take the 2k hit now than a >2k hit if/when I come to sell, assuming I can sell.Well as we know there is no such thing as a free lunch insurance companies always like taking your money not so keen on giving it back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
