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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: omegod on 13 September 2010, 10:36:41

Title: 3 button fob, no chip?
Post by: omegod on 13 September 2010, 10:36:41
why is there no chip in the three button fob that opens my facelift miggy? is this normal ?
Title: Re: 3 button fob, no chip?
Post by: RobG on 13 September 2010, 11:06:29
It`s not in the fob, it`s in the key left hand side
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/OMEGAFORUM/transponderchip.jpg)
Title: Re: 3 button fob, no chip?
Post by: omegod on 13 September 2010, 11:16:34
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It`s not in the fob, it`s in the key left hand side
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/OMEGAFORUM/transponderchip.jpg)

Cheers but not in this case mate! no chip at all in the fob or horseshoe but it works hence me being confused!
Title: Re: 3 button fob, no chip?
Post by: RobG on 13 September 2010, 11:21:16
Has the previous owner taped the chip near the immobiliser ring under the steering cowling :question
Title: Re: 3 button fob, no chip?
Post by: omegod on 13 September 2010, 12:02:32
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Has the previous owner taped the chip near the immobiliser ring under the steering cowling :question

Hadn't thought of that and don't like the security implications if he has !!
Title: Re: 3 button fob, no chip?
Post by: TheBoy on 13 September 2010, 18:22:17
common for tight arses to sellotape chip to immobiliser ECU, as dealer programming is far more expensive than that in my signature.  I sell myself too cheap ;D ;D ;D but nobody wants me
Title: Re: 3 button fob, no chip?
Post by: Welung666 on 13 September 2010, 19:37:23
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Has the previous owner taped the chip near the immobiliser ring under the steering cowling :question

Hadn't thought of that and don't like the security implications if he has !!

Your insurance company won't like it either as it basically voids your insurance! It is bypassing an important security feature as far as they are concerned!
Title: Re: 3 button fob, no chip?
Post by: harpersimon on 13 September 2010, 23:28:15
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why is there no chip in the three button fob that opens my facelift miggy? is this normal ?
Does the key start the car? The fob will work (open the car) without the key blade/chip, but you can't start the car without the chip.. normally.
Title: Re: 3 button fob, no chip?
Post by: Vamps on 15 September 2010, 22:24:41
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common for tight arses to sellotape chip to immobiliser ECU, as dealer programming is far more expensive than that in my signature.  I sell myself too cheap ;D ;D ;D but nobody wants me

What? where?     :-/ :-/
Title: Re: 3 button fob, no chip?
Post by: Welung666 on 16 September 2010, 07:49:18
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common for tight arses to sellotape chip to immobiliser ECU, as dealer programming is far more expensive than that in my signature.  I sell myself too cheap ;D ;D ;D but nobody wants me

What? where?     :-/ :-/

The one he removed to express an opinion ;D ;D

http://theboy.omegaowners.com

:y
Title: Re: 3 button fob, no chip?
Post by: omegod on 21 September 2010, 12:53:58
Well had the column apart yesterday to sort the dash bulbs, no sign of the chip anywhere, to make it clear the car has two keys due to a buggered barrel a while ago. the 3 button fits the door and operates the central locking only, nowt to do with the ignition.

I presumed the chip was to do with the locking as well as the ignition.
Title: Re: 3 button fob, no chip?
Post by: Entwood on 21 September 2010, 12:59:28
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Well had the column apart yesterday to sort the dash bulbs, no sign of the chip anywhere, to make it clear the car has two keys due to a buggered barrel a while ago. the 3 button fits the door and operates the central locking only, nowt to do with the ignition.

I presumed the chip was to do with the locking as well as the ignition.


Nope .. :(  Chip is immobilisor only. Key will work the locks with no chip .. but engine will not start.
Title: Re: 3 button fob, no chip?
Post by: Welung666 on 21 September 2010, 13:00:22
No, the chip is for the immobiliser only, the remote is for central locking only. Is the ignition key the same as the door key (I.E. horseshoe type)?
Title: Re: 3 button fob, no chip?
Post by: RobG on 21 September 2010, 13:47:37
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Well had the column apart yesterday to sort the dash bulbs, no sign of the chip anywhere, to make it clear the car has two keys due to a buggered barrel a while ago. the 3 button fits the door and operates the central locking only, nowt to do with the ignition.

I presumed the chip was to do with the locking as well as the ignition.
Obviously why no chip present then ::)