Replace 2018 Outlander PHEV Smart Key

[scooby84]

I ordered a new OEM key online, but have not been able to get it to pair with the car. Has anyone been able to pair a key on their own or do I need to bring to someone with a programmer?
Thanks

 

[timmech]

We only had the one key that came with the car (2018 GT purchased from a dealer in 2023) and wanted another for obvious reasons so purchased an OEM online. After talking to several independent auto key companies that were either mobile or close by I learned that it was unique enough in the car world that they couldn't do it with their programming equipment. So took it to our local (30 miles away) dealer and paid them to do it. It was about $250US to have them pair it. Suffice to say, we have AirTags on both keys

 

[nrayanov]

I ordered OEM key from AliExpress for about $20. Got it coded in a keylocker shop nearby for $70 and a new metal key cut for $10, so for a total of $100 I got a second key.