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key fob transponder chip replacement - param84 - 2:nd-Dec-2020 Hello all I was attempting to change the key fob for my Astra J as the flip bit had become stuck and it looked simple enough. Unfortunately had a nightmare trying to open the original key and have ended up damaging the chip inside I rang Vauxhall and they said it'd be look at around £200 (not going to do that). Has anyone got any alternative solutions? Could I potentially use another Astra J keys chip and program it to my car? Appreciate any help. Thank you, Param. RE: key fob transponder chip replacement - Jpbroad1970 - 2:nd-Dec-2020 I believe the chips are single use. I think you van buy just the chip off ebay if you're OK with a soldering iron and there are some sellers that do a refurbished key but programming will be needed either way. RE: key fob transponder chip replacement - param84 - 2:nd-Dec-2020 (2:nd-Dec-2020, 16:04:25)Jpbroad1970 Wrote: I believe the chips are single use. I think you van buy just the chip off ebay if you're OK with a soldering iron and there are some sellers that do a refurbished key but programming will be needed either way. Thank you for the quick reply. Is it only Vauxhall that can do the programming? I had a quick look earlier and saw some of the chips on ebay so will have a good look later on. I don't believe it requires soldering as the replacement key shell I bought, has the chip sit inside and a fixing screw to secure it all. RE: key fob transponder chip replacement - Jpbroad1970 - 2:nd-Dec-2020 You should be right there. Just make sure you get the right chip. They should be fitted on the board though even if just stuck RE: key fob transponder chip replacement - Rusty2009 - 7:th-Dec-2020 The chip is part of the board on the flip key it's not in the case it's self. in terms of programming anyone with MDI & SPS can do it if they know what they are doing (all keys are needed) or even op-com can do it. RE: key fob transponder chip replacement - param84 - 7:th-Dec-2020 (7:th-Dec-2020, 08:17:28)Rusty2009 Wrote: The chip is part of the board on the flip key it's not in the case it's self. Thanks Rusty2009. I have come across this website https://www.op-com.co.uk/store/c1/Featured_Products.html - is this the one you're referring to? The best price I got from a reliable company was £100-115 for a replacement key. The keyfob I bought was just the outer shell. I saw that on another post, you mentioned the Sundley replacement key fob - they're currently showing as not in stock. Do you have a link to any other ones that you would recommend? Cheers, Param. RE: key fob transponder chip replacement - Rusty2009 - 7:th-Dec-2020 Yes that's the recommend site to buy op-coms from. In terms of the fob no I've only used the sundley ones a quick google found me this though, not sure what the shipping costs are though. https://www.berrysmn.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=10225 RE: key fob transponder chip replacement - param84 - 7:th-Dec-2020 Thank you for finding that link. |