On your glued-key problem, I'd guess you killed the key. If you tried synching it and it doesn't work, not much else I know of to do, especially since you are getting the battery indicator light to come on.

In regards to the older style keys, if the car is new enough to have DAS, then you won't be able to simply buy a key that needs to be cut, they are vehicle specific to even start the car. In regards to the IR unlocking, not 100% sure, I believe they are vehicle specific as well.

Gilly

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