Dealer is trying to tell me that the immobilizer is missing...
08-06-2006, 02:43 AM
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Dealer is trying to tell me that the immobilizer is missing...
from an uncut key that I bought on ebay and that I have to buy it separately from them. I had the key cut and the car runs for 5 sec but in addition to programming the key to the cluster, they say I have to buy a pice for within the key. Is this possible?
08-07-2006, 06:07 AM
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If you just bought the blank metal "tip", then yes, you need to get the immobilizer...
Usually, from the dealer, when you need a new key, they sell you the entire fob. However, the fob is actually 2 pieces- the transmitter section and the key portion. the key portion contains not only the key, but inside the plastic part the immobilizer chip. I know this b/c i just went through this ridiculousness a few weeks ago.
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