Cracked Remote Key!!

[ahyap]

Hey guys!!
need some help here...my car key cum remote (standard toyota key with 2 buttons which came with the car when it was shipped to malaysia from japan) has cracked after dropping it a few times... now, whenever i start the car, the crack grows... just worried that the casing would break one fine day and i would be left with the key (metal part) stuck to the ignition. the spare key which comes along with the car does not have a remote on it....

I have asked around town, but was told that they can only duplicate the key but not the remote.. if the current key cum remote breaks, i would have to install a new alarm...*sigh*.... why bother when the current alarm is perfectly fine right?

done some research, apparently, i can change the casing alone without duplicating a new key... any of you guys knows where i can get this done?

OR, any sort of advice is appreciated!!!!!!!!

 

[aidmob]

Bro, the original remote is only for central locking. It doesnt have alarm built in it. I suggest better u install aftermarket alarm system.

 

[gti-wly]

if order new key from japan cost around SD$260..

if the part that the crack is the side with toyota logo, then can order that side only, as i asked WingHin...

 

[ahyap]

thanks guys.....

didn't know that it was central locking only....
all these while, it does emit a sound whenever i lock & unlock the car...
thus i assumed that it is an alarm.....shite..... now have to go get an alarm lo....

you mean winghin sells the plastic case for the key?
any idea how much it cost?

 

[Greytezza]

You are very lucky no attempts have been made on yr car...hehehe...
There was a discussion on this issue before and a good advise to every altezza owner to fix a good alarm system once they get their car from the dealers. I did just that on the 2nd day after driving off from the dealers lot..:)

 

[hansc]

ahyap,

that is for central locking.....though it emits a beep, it doesnt blare the siren when there's any intrusion..... advise? get urself with proper alarm system..... immobiliser if possible.......

 

[ahyap]

thanks for the note and warning guys....appreciate it.....


anyways... when & where do u guys normally meet up?
perhaps i can join u guys for a drink some day and learn lots more about the car from you guys.....
drop me a note k?
thanks!!!:proud: