Replaced key cover now car won't start.

maxi_crawf · 28th June 2014, 17:46

some time ago the open/close blip buttons on my car key got very tatty so I decided to replace covers, did this, now the car won't start and on the dash it shows "engine disabled"

the open/close door buttons on the key work fine but nothing else

can this be sorted or is it dead?

snorbitz · 28th June 2014, 17:50

I assume you changed the key case. Did you move the transponder chip to the new case. It is a small black chip inside the case. If I remember, it is under the remote electronics

VMax1000 · 28th June 2014, 17:52

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Originally Posted by snorbitz

I assume you changed the key case. Did you move the transponder chip to the new case. It is a small black chip inside the case. If I remember, it is under the remote electronics

+1

You need the transponder to be placed in the other key fob

maxi_crawf · 28th June 2014, 17:55

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Originally Posted by snorbitz

I assume you changed the key case. Did you move the transponder chip to the new case. It is a small black chip inside the case. If I remember, it is under the remote electronics

The only thing I can remember taking out was the PCB with the batteries on the back.

snorbitz · 28th June 2014, 18:02

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Originally Posted by maxi_crawf

The only thing I can remember taking out was the PCB with the batteries on the back.

It will be in the case itself. Have a look in the old case, but take care when removing the chip. Any damage to the chip may render it useless.

maxi_crawf · 28th June 2014, 18:06

Hmmm might be a problem. see if I can find the old cover

VMax1000 · 28th June 2014, 18:08

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Originally Posted by snorbitz

It will be in the case itself. Have a look in the old case, but take care when removing the chip. Any damage to the chip may render it useless.

The chip actually looks like a small glass tube.
Apart from the circuit board you do need the chip as well.

petespieces · 28th June 2014, 18:21

Circled in red.

suzublu · 28th June 2014, 18:25

This is what you need.. .Damn,too slow

maxi_crawf · 28th June 2014, 18:25

Oh dear, not to be seen, hands and knees on the carpet methinks (no smut please)

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