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hi was wondering can anyone help with a key problem i have ?
i replaced the keyfob cover as the misses broke the original when she slammed the front door with the bunch of keys still in it .
swapped every thing over fine ,didnt damage anything internally when i did either
the fob opens and locks the doors no problems
turn the key in the ignition and the car starts for 2 secs then cuts out .
it all works fine on my other key so im guessing there is now some kind of issue with the code in the key ??
any ideas plz?

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I'm no expert on this . . . did you swap over that little transponder chip from your old fob to your new fob?

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yes
i swapped over the whole internals of the case

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Well that was the depth of my input . . . Sorry.

I have the opposite problem. I did the switch over on two different old key fobs into new fob cases. Both cars start and run fine but I can't get the new fobs programed to lock / unlock on either fob. I know I didn't damage the printed circuit boards and everything worked from the old damaged fobs. So as I said, I'm no expert on this. I'm still trying to learn. :(

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actually REDDOG

i think you are right and iv co*ked up here !
iv just taken key apart again to check and iv just seen the "little black transponder"under the button,,
i dont think i did swap that as i didnt notice it :(
that explains a lot and im guessing that was an expensive mistake on my part..
the correct one must still be in the original case (which went in the bin)
im a dumb*ss

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Well yes, I'm afraid you screwed up and that IS an expensive mistake . . . Glad we figured out the problem but sorry there is no good solution for you. You'll need to go search the land fill for your old key fob or order a new key . . . Also you should continue to remind your wife of the ongoing problem she's caused for you . . . :rolleyes:

Rob at Needswings can get you a new key at a reasonable price. Start by e-mailing him at sales@needswings.com.

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With key in the ignition press either the lock or unlock button twice on the fob. Turn ignition on within 30 seconds wait a few seconds and turn it off. See if that doesn't work

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Hey onehundred80 . . . I think cobraken was trying to help me . . .

Hey Cobraken, Thanks but I've tried programming the key fobs like that and no luck. I think the batteries are not making contact / powering the printed circuit board. I've put the key fobs away as they are now just my spare keys anyway. I will try to tackle that issue again at a later time. Appreciate your attempt to help . . .