On Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:54:48 GMT, "Ron Seiden"
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>> On Apr 9, 10:42 pm, "Ron Seiden" <subronsei...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> > Can a key open the doors even if it doesn't have a transponder chip
on
>>> > it? I want an inexpensive backup key for my wallet and was wondering
>>> > if I can get a key that will open the door but not start the engine.
>>>
>>> Yes -- The door lock is mechanical -- no computer widgetry required to
>>> turn
>>> the lock cylinder.
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>> Won't set off an alarm or anything then?
>
>Would have to be one weird alarm system. I've got a transponder key
>(different make of vehicle) and got a "regular" key for a backup like
what
>you want. Right off I opened the door with it and then tried to start the
>vehicle. Curiously, the engine started, but shut itself down after a
couple
>of seconds and wouldn't re-start until I used the transponder key.
>Seeing as how I have *never* hear even a whisper about any manufacturer
>tying in the transponder key to the door locks, please post if you find
>anything different...
>
The reason it ran for a few seconds for you and then quit is that the
PassKey system generally disables the fuel pump when the alarm goes
off. So you just used up what fuel was in the lines and then there
weren't no more until you used the transponder key and thus
reactivated the fuel pump.
Tom S.
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