RR Family said:
IIRC, a new key would require getting inside the vehicle to program it? I think the stealer told me it needs to be in the ignition to program the key.
I am surpised a AAA guy cannot find a way to get in there - usually they know all the tricks. The wife told me they have a device they put between the door and the jamb to open it just enough to get a device in there which will push the button.
Good luck!
The device is just an air bladder with a valve in it. It works just like a blood pressure cuff. You slide it into between the door and the body of the car then inflate it to gently pry the door open enough to get something in to trip the lock.
I have one but have never used it on a Mark III. It works great on a P38 but the Mark III has much studier doors. I am not sure it would work on a Mark III.
Also I just noticed are poor friend is in Qatar so no telling what kind of additional problems that would cause.