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Thanks for your help, after reading the threads and pages you suggested, I think I am in a fortunate position that because my transponder part of the key still works, I can buy a 2nd hand remote fob and programme that using the ignition switch method explained on these pages, at least thats the plan! Thanks again

Hi, I have just bought my first x type locally from a private seller and while it appears to be in good conditon and runs and drives well it was at the bargain end of the market, I am just starting to learn my way around the car and the few things that have flagged up as problems all seem well documented and fixable using the forums and some common sense. The one big issue I have is the remote locking, its the four button keyfob type, and it just doesn't work, the car unlocks and disarms the alarm using the key in the door and the transponder end of the key fob is fine, I have had the remote checked by a local guy who offers a rebuild service through ebay, but he has informed me this evening that the circuit board inside my fob is dead and he cannot fix it, my question is if I buy a working key from ebay how do I search for someone local to me(cornwall) who can programme the new key, obviously this will be after I have swapped the blade for the correct one for my car, is this something that can be done or am I resigned to using the actual key for entry from now on??? the car is a 3ltr v6 4wd se model, thanks Mark