Originally Posted by
1stknight1
i recognize this is an old msg on topic, but my crossfire is sitting in shop now for 1 1/2 months trying to sort out if i need a new skreem or new fob or both, & if i get 1 and no positive results, what wd be next ?! Etc. ...BUT, your "accidental" comment of the chip in the fob slipping seems so simple! Afterall, i only dropped key 3 feet, so so how could Skreem just happen to need replacing after that drop? So, off to the shop to pick up key, dismantle & see if chip moved out of place in fob.
So help, how big is chip in fob; what does it look like? Can i assume it is in front of battery in fob ?
Unless someone has taken the remote apart in the past and left pieces out, there is no way for the chip to move, even if dropped. You likely have another issue. If your guy cannot solve it, have him remove the parts and send them to us for testing. Most locksmith shops also have tools that can test the key and make sure the transponder is not damaged. If a key reading tool cannot read the transponder, it may be damaged. However, the transponder chip is very durable with a low failure rate due to impact. Usually only physical damage / crushing will kill them.