Originally Posted by AuSeeker

I tried my new unprogrammed key just now to start the engine and at first it didn't work...until I literally had to touch the heads of both keys together and then the unprogrammed did start the engine albeit with a sight delay in starting compared to just using my old programmed key which starts the engine instantly.

Don't give up at trying this if it doesn't work at first, it took me several tries before I got it to finally work, but once I got it started I also moved the keys apart to see if the engine stayed running and it did...BUT I would suggest to maybe tape the heads together and use them that way until you get the new key programmed.

Since you need the vehicle and the new key to be together to get the key programmed, maybe this will work for you to get the vehicle to someone who can program your new key...IF your old key's chip wasn't damaged by the lawnmower.

That being said you will however have to have not only your VIN number(I took a photo of the VIN sticker on the driver's door jamb) but also you will need positive proof of ownership with the VIN number on it of your T4R to prove to the dealership that you do own the T4R, I didn't have to have that proof at the dealership I went too because they already had my T4R and proof of my ownership in their system from when they replaced my dash board under the extended warranty a few years ago, I did have to show them my driver's license to prove who I was.