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[Mike (Cliffie)]

So you will need two new keys with the same code otherwise your original key will not work...?

Not necessarily, no. As long as you have the security code, a lap top and the OP-COM you can programme any new key with a transponder.

Can you re-code an old key?

[Exmantaa]

The ecu can be programmed to "accept" up to 5 or 6 different key codes, so re-learning an old key (that was erased from the ecu's memory) is just a matter of re-programming.

[drpau]

Hmm, bet you could use this key and blipper to replace the existing seperate key and alarm fob arrangement (Im sure guy did something similar yonks ago only with a 'flip out' style key).. http://cgi.ebay.co.u...=item25602963a4 and http://cgi.ebay.co.u...=item255b578801 Seems its the right transponder type due to the 296 (If I understand correctly..)

[Delta Deano]

Just want to add that i bought one of these last February and could not get my op-com to reprogramme the transponder chip but i do have a spare key now. The transponder chip has a different code than Corsas and other Vauxhalls.

[framauro]

I don't have the Security Pass card, but I have a spare key (unprogrammed).

That is assuming you have the Security Pass which is another £30 if you haven't!

Does this mean you can actually buy a replacement Security Pass card?? Well bugger me, I never knew that. Thanks for that info , where from? Any Vauxhall dealer?

[p4cks]

The transponder chip has a different code than Corsas and other Vauxhalls.

Not on these ones. The one I linked to is the 'D-Series' transponder which is in the VX220 key.

See page 48 >here<.

Can you re-code an old key?

No, just a new one.

Edited by p4cks, 28 January 2011 - 07:21 AM.

[p4cks]

Does this mean you can actually buy a replacement Security Pass card?? Well bugger me, I never knew that. Thanks for that info , where from? Any Vauxhall dealer?

Certainly does. You need to bring about £32, your V5 and your drivers license (to prove address) to any Vauxhall dealer and they should get it in 3-4 days

Hmm, bet you could use this key and blipper to replace the existing seperate key and alarm fob arrangement
(Im sure guy did something similar yonks ago only with a 'flip out' style key)..

http://cgi.ebay.co.u...=item25602963a4
and
http://cgi.ebay.co.u...=item255b578801

Seems its the right transponder type due to the 296 (If I understand correctly..)

The '296' is just the shape of the actual key. The important bit is that the transponder is the D-Series. So you need to find a 296 shape key with the D-series transponder for it to work with the VX.

[Nev]

Very usefull posting Packs, as I only have 1 key myself. Thank you very much.

[Winstar]

Right so you need the car. What other uses does the OPCOM have? Fault code reading? Might be worth getting one

I've got one if it doesn't work

Edited by Winstar, 28 January 2011 - 12:12 PM.

[Mangham54]

Two new keys have now arrived.... So next step is the security pass card then time to attempt the programming

[Andrew aka Stuwy]

hmmm, just another question.. if i just get a key and it cut.. but DONT tell the ecu about it, am i right to say that all it will do is open the doors?

[jonnyboy]

yes m8 the programming picks up the code from the chip thats in the key so if you dont tell it to accept the chips code it wont unlock the immobiliser.

[Andrew aka Stuwy]

yes m8 the programming picks up the code from the chip thats in the key so if you dont tell it to accept the chips code it wont unlock the immobiliser.

perfect thanks, thats a key for the misses sorted

[siztenboots]

iirc any key will open the fuel cap

[Mangham54]

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Sssshhhh!

Otherwise we'll find that all our petrol tanks get emptied by half-inching twats.

[drpau]

iirc any key will open the fuel cap

Will one of those suitcase padlock keys work?

[p4cks]

I've just been to the dealers for my car pass too. They said it gets posted out to me(?) but they will give me a ring with the all important code £27 + VAT

[Mangham54]

iirc any key will open the fuel cap

Will one of those suitcase padlock keys work?

Correct type, but uncut, keys don't work... They almost do, but not quite.

[p4cks]

UPDATE:

I got my Security Pass today and programmed my key successfully with the OP-COM, so it can be done

[Mangham54]

UPDATE:

I got my Security Pass today and programmed my key successfully with the OP-COM, so it can be done

Looks like your gonna be getting a few beers soon.