new ingition barrel and keys need programming?
 

Hi!
Our 1998 s reg 2.5 voyager needed a new ignition barrel, which we managed to get from a salvage place, fitted ok, but now we can't get it to start, probably because of the immobiliser code doesn't match the new keys. Is there any way we can do this ourselves?
We had to replace the barrel as it kept jamming, and the AA said it was on it's way out (the release button at the side kept getting stuck) seems ok now except for the codes.
Any information would be gratefully received!
Trish

RE: new ingition barrel and keys need programming?
 

Hi,
Its a pretty quick job at the main dealer. When i got some new keys they programmed the key in about 10mins. I guess it will be much the same for the barrel. (PS the dealer didnt even charge for the service of programming, it must have been my lucky day!)

RE: new ingition barrel and keys need programming?
 

Cheers for that, Stephen!
We'll phone the one in Burton on Trent on Monday, as that's our nearest dealer in this part of UK!
See what they say!
Might be a prob getting it down there tho LOL. Probably tow-time!
:D
Trish

RE: new ingition barrel and keys need programming?
 

I've just ordered 2 blank keys - I get the impression that if you have both original keys, then it's possible to program the new keys yourself. Anyone able to confirm this, and if so, any instructions?

RE: new ingition barrel and keys need programming?
 

If you have two original keys, you can program a new key yourself. Complete instuctions are inyour owners manual. The source you bought the new keys from should also be able to provide instructions.

RE: new ingition barrel and keys need programming?
 

Thanks. Keys have turned up today and they have, as you said, provided instructions. Never occurred to me that this would be in the owners manual - I thought it would normally be a dealer only job.