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l have lost the chip from the key?

l have lost the chip from the key, how can l start the car without it

christian
April 2009
I forgot to add the cheapest way.
If you have a spare key just take the chip out of that and tape it to the side of the ignition switch!
It will make the car a bit easier to steal, but what are the odds.........?

f-for-freddie
May 2009
I'll guess it's a Vauxhall !!!
Expensive way - go to the dealer, buy a new key, pay to get it re-programmed.

Cheap way - go to scrapyard, get a chip from an old key, phone round the independent garages for a price to get it re-programmed.
If you have a laptop you can do it yourself using op-com software. Copy and paste the following URLs for more info.

http://one-stop-electronics.xoserv2.de/product_info.php?pName=opcom-diagnose-usb-interface-v2008-p-63

http://www.opcomforum.info/

Either way you will need the 'car pass' card with the security codes. If you dont have it you'll have to pay Vauxhall for a new one, £20/£30.

f-for-freddie
May 2009
It depends on the car and you don't say what is is.

Vic
May 2009
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