Which Chip For Key Programming?

[Bluespanner]

Hi, I have a 2003 2.4 petrol Alphard that came with one 2 button key fob, would like to get a spare for programming. There seems to be plenty of 2 button remotes for sale online apparently ready to be reprogrammed. None of them look identical to mine, some are close, but no exact match. However having read some threads on here it appears its having the right chip inside that is more important. The chip number for the post face lift (2007 ?) is mentioned but i can't find any chip number for the pre 2007. Does anyone know the chip no. for the pre 2007 face lift ?Also any reliable sources for purchasing one. Thanks in advance. 

[Rojie]

4 hours ago, Bluespanner said:

Hi, I have a 2003 2.4 petrol Alphard that came with one 2 button key fob, would like to get a spare for programming. There seems to be plenty of 2 button remotes for sale online apparently ready to be reprogrammed. None of them look identical to mine, some are close, but no exact match. However having read some threads on here it appears its having the right chip inside that is more important. The chip number for the post face lift (2007 ?) is mentioned but i can't find any chip number for the pre 2007. Does anyone know the chip no. for the pre 2007 face lift ?Also any reliable sources for purchasing one. Thanks in advance. 

 

I think it is 4D66 (not 4D67) but check before purchasing.

 

New ones are not expensive (on ebay) but programming can be.

 

I am sure you will receive other, more informative, replies.

[Gamith]

I found a local auto-locksmith who were able to read the frequency of my current key. I then bought a couple of matching blanks of the correct frequency range from the e-bay and they were able to cut and program them. It was a bit tricky as they needed to get a particular set up as the JOBD port didn't supply the correct voltage to their programmer.

They got there in the end though.