"Tom S." <tscalfjr@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:54:48 GMT, "Ron Seiden"
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> wrote:
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>>"tim@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> On Apr 9, 10:42 pm, "Ron Seiden" <subronsei...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>>> "t...@[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.
>>>
>>> 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.
>
Cool. But that just adds weight to my believing that a non-transponder key
(cut the same) would operate the (mechanical) door lock. The only thing
even
remotely "electronic" on a door lock is the electric lock opener/closer,
and
that's just a dumb solenoid operating a mechanical link.
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