00:00Okay, so your Opel key finally gave up.
00:03Maybe the button stopped working, maybe you dropped it one too many times,
00:07or maybe you just want a spare that doesn't cost more than your monthly phone bill.
00:11Well, I went digging, and I found 5 DIY replacement remote keys for Opel and Voxel
00:16that are shockingly cheap and genuinely good.
00:19We're talking under 10 bucks for most of these.
00:22Let's get into it.
00:24First up is the KeyU DIY remote key with the ID46 chip,
00:28and this one's kind of the crowd favorite for a reason.
00:31It fits the Astra J, Corsi, Insignia, and Zafira C from 2009 to 2016,
00:37and you can pick between 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons depending on what your original key had.
00:42It runs on either 315 or 433 MHz, so just double-check which one your car uses before ordering.
00:50At $5.29 with nearly 5,000 sold and a 4.8 rating, this is about as safe a bet
00:56as you'll find.
00:58You'll still need a locksmith or a programming tool to code it to your car,
01:01but the hardware itself?
01:04Rock solid.
01:05Next up is the Jinju conversion, and the big difference here is the chip inside.
01:11Instead of the standard ID46, this one packs the PCF7937E,
01:16which is what a lot of the later Opel and Voxel models actually call for.
01:20If your original key had that chip, this is the one you want,
01:23because the wrong transponder means the car just won't start, no matter how good the remote looks.
01:29It's $6.31, it's got the highest rating on this list at 4.9, and almost 5,000 people have
01:36bought it.
01:37Same button options, same model coverage.
01:40Just make sure you check your chip type first.
01:43Then there's this one, and it's a bit different from the rest.
01:47It's a smart key-style remote covering a wider spread of models,
01:51the Atom, Insignia, Carl, Maka, Zafira C, Astra J, Cascada, and Corsa E.
01:56It comes with the ID46 chip and the HU100 blade, and it supports both 315 and 433 MHz.
02:05At $9.21, it's the priciest pick here, but it's also the one that fits the widest range of cars,
02:11so if you drive a Maka or a Carl and the other options don't list your model, this is your
02:15answer.
02:17Over 4,600 sold with a 4.7 rating.
02:21Now, if you're just after the absolute cheapest way to get a working spare,
02:25this fourth key U option is basically the same key as our first pick but at $3.03.
02:30That is genuinely less than a cup of coffee.
02:34Same ID46 chip, same Astra J, Corsi, Insignia, and Zafira C coverage,
02:39same 315 and 433 MHz options, and the same 2 through 5 button choices.
02:45It's got 4,426 sold and holds a 4.8 rating, so this isn't some sketchy no-name gamble.
02:52If you want a backup key to leave with a family member or stash in your bag, grab this one.
02:58And last, we've got another key UID46 key,
03:01and this one's sitting at a perfect 5-star rating across more than 4,000 orders,
03:05which is honestly rare to see.
03:07It's $6.82, so slightly more than the others,
03:11but people seem to be consistently happy with the shell quality and how well the buttons hold up
03:15over time.
03:17Cheap keys often feel hollow and rattly, and that's usually where the complaints come from.
03:22If you want the one with the strongest feedback behind it and you don't mind paying a couple
03:26of dollars extra, this is the pick.
03:29Alright, that's the list.
03:31All 5 links are down in the description, so go check current prices because these move
03:36around a lot.
03:37If this saved you a trip to the dealership, do me a favor and hit that like button and subscribe.
03:43Thanks for watching, and I'll catch you in the next one.
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