Alarm Fob question - Land Rovers Only

Private Iron · 11-01-2005, 08:52 AM

Alright, so I am getting sick of opening my doors with my key. It wouldn't be so bad if I could open any door, but if I don't open the driver's door first, the alarm goes off. So I figured I would break down and buy an alarm remote. Have a '98 so I know I have to get the 2 button, but do I really have to have a dealer program it? Anyway to do it myself or you think a stereo shop that installs alarms might be able to? Thanks

dent · 11-01-2005, 09:19 AM

nope sorry... dealer only thing

don't know where you're looking but i ended up picking 1 up on ebay for about $20
take care

Private Iron · 11-01-2005, 11:16 AM

20 bucks isn't bad. Did it cost you a ton to have the thing programmed?

dent · 11-01-2005, 11:32 AM

no, nothing wrong with the circuit or anything, the cover broke, i drove over it :S good thing the circuit board and crap didn't break so i just swapped out the cover for the new one. Buttons didn't work too well with all the duct tape on it

Though i think the going rate to get it reprogrammed depends on how nice the service person is... heard anywhere from from to $70
take care

Private Iron · 11-01-2005, 11:53 AM

I can handle 70 bucks I suppose, just wanted to know what other people where paying before I called the dealer. Thanks man

surffx@hotmail.com · 11-04-2005, 11:08 AM

I took a round about way of doing it.

1. Bought one used on ebay ($20)
2. Bought a new plastic shell for it from roverconnection.com ($15)
3. Dealer quoted me 50 bucks to prgram it, just haven't set up an appointment yet.

Total: $85

Doesn't sound like I took the best route, but I herd buying a brand new one from the dealer is close to $100 plus the $50 to program.

11-01-2005, 08:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Private Iron These pretzels are making me thirsty Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 289 Gallery: 0	Alarm Fob question Alright, so I am getting sick of opening my doors with my key. It wouldn't be so bad if I could open any door, but if I don't open the driver's door first, the alarm goes off. So I figured I would break down and buy an alarm remote. Have a '98 so I know I have to get the 2 button, but do I really have to have a dealer program it? Anyway to do it myself or you think a stereo shop that installs alarms might be able to? Thanks __________________ I love it when a plan comes together. '98 Disco LE- bone stock, but with aspirations

11-01-2005, 11:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Private Iron These pretzels are making me thirsty Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 289 Gallery: 0	20 bucks isn't bad. Did it cost you a ton to have the thing programmed? __________________ I love it when a plan comes together. '98 Disco LE- bone stock, but with aspirations

11-01-2005, 11:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
Private Iron These pretzels are making me thirsty Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 289 Gallery: 0	I can handle 70 bucks I suppose, just wanted to know what other people where paying before I called the dealer. Thanks man __________________ I love it when a plan comes together. '98 Disco LE- bone stock, but with aspirations

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11-01-2005, 09:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
dent beer drinking member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 322 Gallery: 0	nope sorry... dealer only thing don't know where you're looking but i ended up picking 1 up on ebay for about $20 take care

11-01-2005, 11:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
dent beer drinking member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 322 Gallery: 0	no, nothing wrong with the circuit or anything, the cover broke, i drove over it :S good thing the circuit board and crap didn't break so i just swapped out the cover for the new one. Buttons didn't work too well with all the duct tape on it Though i think the going rate to get it reprogrammed depends on how nice the service person is... heard anywhere from from to $70 take care

11-04-2005, 11:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
surffx@hotmail.com Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4 Gallery: 0	I took a round about way of doing it. 1. Bought one used on ebay ($20) 2. Bought a new plastic shell for it from roverconnection.com ($15) 3. Dealer quoted me 50 bucks to prgram it, just haven't set up an appointment yet. Total: $85 Doesn't sound like I took the best route, but I herd buying a brand new one from the dealer is close to $100 plus the $50 to program.

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