156 key/remote (1998)

I have a 1998 Alfa 156 with original keys which have faulty remote buttons.

The micro switch which is activated by the rubber button on the key has
fallen apart from wear and tear (both keys!), and can't be repaired (I've
tried).

I'm looking at getting a second had key so I can salvage the remote circuit
board and have the remote "recoded", but would like to know if any one knows
to process to "recode" the remote. I expect it's a matter of pairing it with
the remote/alarm system in the car?!

Any advice repairing the key remote, or recoding a second hand key would be
appreciated, as a new key and recoding through a Alfa dealer will cost
NZ$370 +GST.

Cheers.

Ring up keycutter. They told me that some 3rd party companies only charge
$100 or so for a cheap version.

"D & J Merrylees" <merrylees RemoveThis @xtra.co.nz> wrote in message
news:A%SGe.4713$PL5.426373@news.xtra.co.nz...
>I have a 1998 Alfa 156 with original keys which have faulty remote buttons.
>
> The micro switch which is activated by the rubber button on the key has
> fallen apart from wear and tear (both keys!), and can't be repaired (I've
> tried).
>
> I'm looking at getting a second had key so I can salvage the remote
> circuit board and have the remote "recoded", but would like to know if any
> one knows to process to "recode" the remote. I expect it's a matter of
> pairing it with the remote/alarm system in the car?!
>
> Any advice repairing the key remote, or recoding a second hand key would
> be appreciated, as a new key and recoding through a Alfa dealer will cost
> NZ$370 +GST.
>
> Cheers.
>