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What is the most cost-efficient solution when door keys do not fit ignition?
Being a auto locksmith, I can 100% recommend that you have your door lock rekeyed to match your current ignition key. Cost will depend on location and if you remove the the lock yourself and take it ...
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How can I turn on the airbag on Mitsubishi Outlander without a key?
There is a metal key hidden in your FOB. The metal tab sticking out the top is the key, press the release button and the key will slide out.
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Key won't turn in Honda Fit after ignition cylinder repair
I repair these quite often, even for Honda dealerships in my area. Its possible you just lost the key buzzer lifter and the now the key buzzer is dropping past the cylinders sheer line. Other then ...
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Malfunctioning windows
I discovered that the problem was caused by the window controller's "Force Limiter", which had disabled the normal window operation. It can be reset by
Opening the defective window
Closing ...
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Honda Odyssey alarm goes off randomly
I have a workaround and its been in place about 6 weeks over 1 year now, so I feel confident to post it.
I left the vehicle with my prefered independent mechanic for two days. Regretfully the alarm ...
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Volvo V60 key needs new battery, will it 'forget' the car?
In most cars it's not the key remembering the car, but the car remembering the key. Your Volvo should be no different. Reading through your owners manual, it gives no warnings about taking this to the ...
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Can I get a new key cut without it being reprogrammed?
Yes you should be able to do this - you mentioned Timpsons, and it is probably worth visiting them before purchasing anything since they may be able to replace the blade itself or potentially replace ...
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Replacement/Copy of 70s Honda Key
It is difficult to matchup keys only based on a picture. In my travels, I did find several Ilco blank keys that are similar in appearance to yours, I even found a few places that sell them online. It ...
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Honda Odyssey alarm goes off randomly
We were dealing with a similar problem with a 2003 Odyssey. We watched the YouTube video and disconnected the hood switch connector, and the problem was improved for several months. Out of nowhere ...
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What does it take to program a used ECU?
I went through the "replace a faulty engine computer" drill a year or so ago and it was quite an ugly experience.
1). The manufacturer did NOT sell replacement units. This car was 15 years old. If ...
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Spare hide-a-key for both access to the car and starting?
My Subaru has push button start. If the car senses the key fob anywhere inside the car, I can not lock the doors. The fob has a mechanical key (#2 in pic below) that will open the driver's door. ...
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my car's keyless remote fob only works when outside of the pcb housing
If that happened to me, I would double check the battery for voltage when pressing the FOB buttons, and I would also check the battery contacts for possible corrosion.
It sounds like the plastic FOB ...
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Fixing a water-damaged remote key
Hair dryer played over opened key with battery removed brought mine to life without needing to replace battery. This was about 3 hours after it had come through the washing machine.
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Where can I drill a hole in my Ford key?
I used a plastic suction cup, gold in half and super gluenit
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Remote Key Fob working only inside the car (close to receiver)
Just solved my problem with weak key fob range… As seen on another forum, that was my FM transmitter/received used to listen to my iPhone on an FM frequency… That was that transmitter/receiver that ...
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VW Golf won't start suddenly
The fact that both the central locking doesn't work and the car doesn't start there is a problem with the immobiliser electronics in the actual vehicle rather than a problem with the key.
You haven't ...
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What does it take to program a used ECU?
Experience with other vehicles means you will need the computer / linkcable / software (not an aftermarket one but usually a dealer level) that matches your vehicle and that will be able to code your ...
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Honda Odyssey alarm goes off randomly
In my car, the reason for the alarm going off randomly was water leaking from the "body seam" on the roof, through the left front pillar, and zapping the computer.
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Can I program a new key for my Toyota Corolla 2013?
The key for your Corolla is called a "G-Chip" key. You can purchase the key online (just search for your year and "g-chip" ... ensure it has the fob built in). Unfortunately you would need a ...
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Are there replacement RF keys?
Frequently eBay and other shopping venues will have aftermarket keys. However it will likely need programming which is where the new key unique ID number is recorded in the ECU.
That requires ...
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Unable to unlock driver's door with key in Toyota Yaris
I would advise against WD-40. I've never seen it suggested professionally. Graphite is always the preferred choice. Either in spray, or powdered.
The WD-40 will leave a film which can gum up in the ...
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How to synchronize a VW Fox remote fob?
The common sequence for VW is what you already tried, but you may have done it out of sequence. Follow in order to see if that help.
Insert master key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition
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How to replace a missing key to a 2003 Mercedes C230?
There are a few different styles especially with aftermarket ones but the insert is just an emergency key to unlock door and trunk when the car or fobs battery is dead. There is no problems in ...
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What is the most cost-efficient solution when door keys do not fit ignition?
Your cheapest option might be to leave everything keyed the way that it is and simply have separate keys for the door and for the ignition. You'd have to get a key made for the door, but that should ...
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If my Infinity/Nissan car key fob can unlock and lock the door but not start ignition
The prox, keyless entry and transponder on button are all different circuits inside the key. So you cant fully rule out the key just yet. It could still be half damaged. The first thing I would do ...
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One key stopped working on 2007 Honda Odyssey
One of two things. Either the key itself is fouled (electronics or transmitter is broken) or the vehicle itself has lost track of the key. In the first scenario, you'll need to get a new key and get ...
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Windshield Replacement on 2005 Hyundai Elantra, Key Fob no longer working?
It seems likely to me that before replacing the windshield, the shop disconnected the battery as a safety precaution. As such, the car lost its FOB programming.
According to the information here:
Key ...
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What is the name of photographed retaining clip?
locking clip but can be called other names,
to remove gently prise each ear in turn until it comes off
that is a circlip aka "jesus clip" as in "ping - Jesus where did that go?".....
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What is the name of photographed retaining clip?
Glarks' calls them an "Internal Tooth Starlock Push On Locking Washers Speed Clips Fasteners" ... yah, a mouthful.
To remove them, gently pry around the outside with little lifts of a small/...
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Old spare key not starting engine
Keys (or just fobs for pushbutton starting) are tied to the vehicle. They are programmed into the computer through whatever method the manufacturer sets up. To identify the key, there's an RFID chip ...
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