Which Transponder?

[Ducklakeview]

As I only have the one remote key

I am looking for an immediate "safety net" until I can get an additional remote key at my leisure.

To this end, I am going to buy a new blank std transponder key, and either have it coded in by stealer/indie, OR if it can be coded via Dice, I'll do it myself..

BUT, apparently there are two different transponder tags fitted to the keys, either a ID44 or ID48..

So how can I tell??

[Shadeyman]

A friend of mine brought a car for his girlfriend and it unusually came with 3 keys. His girlfriend broke one but still managed to start the car with only the key blade, not fob(no transponder). Turns out the original transponder had been removed from the key and glued to the inside of the plastic around the ignition. This allowed the previous owner to have as many keys cut as he wanted because the transponder was always there to turn the immobiliser off.

Why have I told you this story? Because when he asked me to put the transponder back in the key and purchase another for the second key I had to find out what the difference was between an ID44 and an ID48.

ID44 - carbon type transponder, quite tough, looks like the black silicone chips you see in a mobile phone.

ID48 - glass type transponder, fragile, looks like a small test tube.

[Ducklakeview]

Originally Posted by Shadeyman

A friend of mine brought a car for his girlfriend and it unusually came with 3 keys. His girlfriend broke one but still managed to start the car with only the key blade, not fob(no transponder). Turns out the original transponder had been removed from the key and glued to the inside of the plastic around the ignition. This allowed the previous owner to have as many keys cut as he wanted because the transponder was always there to turn the immobiliser off.

Why have I told you this story? Because when he asked me to put the transponder back in the key and purchase another for the second key I had to find out what the difference was between an ID44 and an ID48.

ID44 - carbon type transponder, quite tough, looks like the black silicone chips you see in a mobile phone.

ID48 - glass type transponder, fragile, looks like a small test tube.

Cheers, I presume the tag is in the detachable bit containing the blade, just have to figure out how to split that bit, as my "flip" is also broken - New (old) key with solid loop on way after winning for £15 with free delivery

Just need to order the plain key now - Does your Dice allow transponder programming?

[Shadeyman]

Originally Posted by Ducklakeview

Cheers, I presume the tag is in the detachable bit containing the blade, just have to figure out how to split that bit, as my "flip" is also broken - New (old) key with solid loop on way after winning for £15 with free delivery

Just need to order the plain key now - Does your Dice allow transponder programming?

Changed the fob on my key too, much better now.
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=179989

Programing keys? Not sure but I guess it must be able to if Volvo do it.

Watch this youtube video, it will help.

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[Ducklakeview]

I see Vida 2013A is apparently floating around.. I may download and see what all the fuss is about

[Shadeyman]

Originally Posted by Ducklakeview

I see Vida 2013A is apparently floating around.. I may download and see what all the fuss is about

I already have a copy. Plan to install it on the wifes laptop to test if it will work with my DICE interface.

[Ducklakeview]

Originally Posted by Shadeyman

I already have a copy. Plan to install it on the wifes laptop to test if it will work with my DICE interface.

That was my plan, until the price of Dice (or should that be die??) went up!

[TheScrew1972]

Originally Posted by Shadeyman

I already have a copy. Plan to install it on the wifes laptop to test if it will work with my DICE interface.

Where did you download it from if you don't mind me asking

[Shadeyman]

Originally Posted by TheScrew1972

Where did you download it from if you don't mind me asking

A member of the Digital Kaos forum gave it to me.

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[Ducklakeview]

Originally Posted by Shadeyman

A member of the Digital Kaos forum gave it to me.

Shadey, I have it and installed on this PC - BUT I can't see the "thing" to enable it to work, keeps asking me for a login, and there is no txt file in the ISO...

Any info?