Hello -

As I just wrote in my first thread, I recently acquired a 2009 Series II. I received only one credit-card-style keycard (proper name?).

What I would like to know is whether the car's (and keycard's) radio frequency can be changed, and if so, what is the process. I would like to do so because of the fact that I wasn't given a second keycard, so God knows what could happen if a previous owner or other person could have access to your car.

Thanks, regards.

 

Just as a follow-up, the dealer where I purchased my wife's CX-5 told me they could in fact change the frequency. I will keep you informed of whether this works or not.

 

Second follow-up.

Despite the fact that the dealer told me the frequency can be changed, it's no good if someone else has the auxiliary key and just turns on the car. I just performed the exercise myself leaving the "card" more than 20 ft away and using the physical key.

Short of changing the cylinders, I see no other alternative. Can you think of another solution? Thanks.

 

I bought an empty one off craigslist, then just took it to the dealer to get reprogrammed. I don't know that there's any way to change the frequency without some major overhauls.