Hi,

managed to break the little silver thing on my 2006 RRS keys that is used for the key ring. Purchased a new key case and transferred all the innards over to the new one.

The buttons work to open and close doors, key goes into ignition no problem but when I attempt to start it - nothing!

My 'non-tampered' key works fine thankfully.

Do I need to get mine re-coded or have I damaged something? I'd assume, if it was the latter then nothing would work?

THanks for your help!

i'm not an expert on RRS keys but i know with my Jag the remote buttons were programmed separately to the ignition chip, so basically if you have damaged the key it could in theory operate the remote buttons but not the ignition. 2016 Black SDV8 Autobiography
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It sounds like you have damaged the transponder chip on the circuit board. It's black long and square and is soldered onto the board at the thinner end nearest the blade. Any decent locksmith (like me!!) will be able to test the key for you and see if the chip is reading. The remote will still work as this is a separate part but coded at the same time 16 model year yulong white autobiography
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thanks guys

Can the transponder be replaced / fixed or should I source a new blank key?

Would the key-encoding service guys at Timpsons be able to do a fresh one / repair old one? I've had them cut me a key and encode a transponder on another car in the past (Subaru).

Ta

Forget timpsons mate different job on a Scooby. I could probably be able to clone your working key and put a new chip in the damaged one but I'm based in Manchester and I would need the car at my shop. 16 model year yulong white autobiography
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11MY Fuji White 3.0 TDV6 HSE
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Ebony contrast stitching
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Thanks mate .... You need the keys or the car too? Could've posted the keys possibly.

Must be somebody locally that can do it?!

Ta

Yes I would need the car. You need a decent auto locksmith that knows what there doing. 16 model year yulong white autobiography
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2011 VW Transporter T5 Kombi 140BHP with sport line kit for work

15 model year black RRS HSE gone
11MY Fuji White 3.0 TDV6 HSE
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Ebony contrast stitching
Extended leather pack
Anigra Wood now gone


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