Key Fob Prob

[Mike Noc]

Originally Posted by Poggit

Would the ecu get confused with the transponder being in the car with the doors locked on the remote?

The good news is that the ECU doesn't get confused, the bad news is it won't let you lock the car on the remote if the keys 'appear' to be in the ignition.

[chipsceola]

Originally Posted by Poggit

One for you Brian-do you see any problem in removing the transponder and taping it under the cowl near to the ignition- S daughters both have only one key and this option,combined with an extra key blade only second key ,would provide an emergency back up. Would the ecu get confused with a the transponder being in the car with the doors locked on the remote?
I know the correct route is to have a proper programmed second key but economy is the key here(sorry).

Apologies for thread hi jack

You may also fall foul of your insurance policy if you leave transponder in the car.

[SD1too]

Originally Posted by bilzin

I purchased a replacement fob from a well known auction site ...

Do you have a link please Bill?

Simon

[spyder]

Originally Posted by Mike Noc

The good news is that the ECU doesn't get confused, the bad news is it won't let you lock the car on the remote if the keys 'appear' to be in the ignition.

Not if bathrobe locking is enabled Mike(or does the car need to be running??).
Not that I think it would be a good idea at any rate.

[chipsceola]

Originally Posted by SD1too

Do you have a link please Bill?

Simon

Take a look at this thread

[Mike Noc]

Originally Posted by spyder

Not if bathrobe locking is enabled Mike(or does the car need to be running??).
Not that I think it would be a good idea at any rate.

Doesn't help our OP though, as you need to use the spare key to remotely lock the car, not the one that is in the ignition and I think you are right - engine needs to be running.









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[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by Poggit

One for you Brian-do you see any problem in removing the transponder and taping it under the cowl near to the ignition- S daughters both have only one key and this option,combined with an extra key blade only second key ,would provide an emergency back up. Would the ecu get confused with a the transponder being in the car with the doors locked on the remote?
I know the correct route is to have a proper programmed second key but economy is the key here(sorry).

Apologies for thread hi jack

Yes Nick, you won't be able to lock the car

How about that for an easy answer

Brian

[bilzin]

Originally Posted by SD1too

Do you have a link please Bill?

Simon

FleaBay is awash with 'em Simon, with varying prices and quality, and some of 'em have blank blades that you could have engraved as per the original.

Mine was 2.29 with 0.59 postage

Bill

[fridge]

My problem is that the key barrel has brocken lock stock and barrell ,I can't even open the door and the fob doesn't do bo diddley either,to make things slightly more difficult is that I live in Ireland southern.I have taken the boot lock off but that was broke down too just spent many hours sorting out for nct abs probs brake pad warning light swinging arm bush and a few other things too at the moment I am weeping into my weetabix,any ideas gratefully tried out,thanks lads in advance

[fridge]

Ps the lock is in peices now both drivers and boot