Imobiliser/remote Key Problem

[fireski]

I accidently dropped the Remote Key onto a hard surface and it fell into two parts. I pushed it back together and remote unlocking worked. Unfortunately engine (2002 115psi TDI) would only run for a second and then died. It starts perfectly with spare key. I've reprogrammed Remote Key, but it will still only lock/unlock the car. I've looked inside key and everything looks to be present and correct! Does anyone have any suggestions please?! :lol:

[gregers]

you havnt lost the transponder chip out of it by any chance?if you have get on your hands and knees and pray that you find it.

[fireski]

Where should that be located, how small is it & what does it look like?

[NikpV]

small black chip in the key housing :lol:

[fireski]

Is that located in the inner compartment where the battery and PCB is located, or in the space between the blade component and the remote fob?

[chicosi]

This is what you're looking for

 

 

If I recall correctly it should be in the blade portion of the key

[fireski]

Many thanks for all your help. After scouring tarmac where Galaxy had been parked, I opened the boot and saw a little black piece of plastic sitting on the rear lip. Without the photograph I would have dismissed this without a second thought. I feel so lucky! (Therein lies a warning to anyone if unfortunate to drop a key and have it fall apart. Make sure this innoculous bit of black plastic hasn't detached itself!) :lol:

[Smilge]

Many thanks for all your help. After scouring tarmac where Galaxy had been parked, I opened the boot and saw a little black piece of plastic sitting on the rear lip. Without the photograph I would have dismissed this without a second thought. I feel so lucky! (Therein lies a warning to anyone if unfortunate to drop a key and have it fall apart. Make sure this innoculous bit of black plastic hasn't detached itself!) :lol:

 

Should that have read "bottom lip" fireski? ....glad you found it .....it's working then I take it? :)

[BadHair]

Can I just say that this whole thread has made me a very happy woman? Having spent 15 minutes out in the street reprogramming the central locking (using instructions found on here ages ago) I broke my one and only key in 2 in the lock. Had a further 15 minutes of frantically trying to make the car start then found this - so scoured the pavement, found the transponder, replaced it and hey presto - car sprang into life.

 

This site is truly a wonderful place!!! Thanks.

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