The Locksmith Journal Jul/Aug 2019 - Issue 63 | Page 70

AUTO LOCKSMITHS Cloning and/or Diagnostic Programming of a Remote Key (With buttons for alarm/central locking) Diagnostic Programming of the key to the vehicle (Lost key or if key cannot be cloned) – Identify what chip you will need… • Chip identified by make, model and year. • Some chips are ready to use (off the shelf) whilst others require preparation:- (Logic/Code Generation) For early vehicle using fixed code chips (T5 etc) where the original key is not available to copy. The vehicle will not recognise a blank T5 chip. The chip requires transponder logic (a 32 digit code) before programming in with diagnostic equipment. (EEPROM) For early vehicle using fixed code chips (T5 etc) where the original key is not available to copy. Some models require the transponder code to be specific to the vehicle therefore the chip requires transponder logic from a dump file normally read from the vehicle ECU. A key (or remote) ordered to chassis from the dealer would already have this information on the chip. First identify what REMOTE you will need… • Searchable by make, model and year • Chip Type/Ref - The make of chip and how it reads in your cloning device • Details (Information to help further in identifying the correct remote) - OEM (dealer reference), description, key profile and any information shown on the original remote • Programme – How the remote (and chip) is programmed into the vehicle (manual or diagnostic procedure). Genuine Remote or Aftermarket (Silca Smart / KeyDIY) • Searchable by make, model and year • There are a number of devices available which will make up a remote to suit the vehicle (as opposed to using a genuine remote). • The Transponder Manual advises which vehicles are applicable, whether the chip can be cloned and whether the remote is added manually or requires diagnostic equipment to programme to the vehicle. (Transponder Precode) For vehicles which require an additional or missing part of the transponder code which is specific to the vehicle. This information is normally read by ODB. A key (or remote) ordered to chassis from the dealer would already have this information on the chip. Now in its fifth generation - The “Locksmiths Bible” is a comprehensive guide to over 80 vehicle manufacturers. (Transponder Production) If a chip is required that you do not stock (or is not available off the shelf) then transponder production can be used to create the chip for diagnostic programming. NW Keys Ltd, 51 Strand Rd, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 4BB Tel 0151 944 1187 | www.nwkeys.co.uk | [email protected] 70 JUL/AUG 2019 locksmithjournal.co.uk Issue Takeover Magazine Sponsor