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Old 01-29-2012 | 07:29 PM
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I need to make a duplicate key that can be taken in the lake. I'm wanting to know if the duplicate will actually start the car or will it just unlock the doors?
 
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Old 01-29-2012 | 08:35 PM
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Ilco RV4, local hardware store, not Lowes or Home Depot, yes it will unlock the doors and start the engine.

 
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Old 01-29-2012 | 08:35 PM
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A copy will work for both, doors and ignition.
 
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Old 01-29-2012 | 10:03 PM
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Are D2's not equipped with a chip set in the keyfob that won't allow a cut key to work?
 
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Old 01-30-2012 | 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by FightOnUSC79
Are D2's not equipped with a chip set in the keyfob that won't allow a cut key to work?

I can't say no for positive, but the owners manual does not mention a chipset in the key head
 
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Old 01-30-2012 | 04:54 AM
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But if alarm is tripped it may not work, so have real deal available. see:

The RF transmitter communicates to the BCU via the RF receiver using a 70 bit code. Pressing the unlock button on
the transmitter will re-mobilise the vehicle. The RF transponder is integrated into the metal key assembly, inserting

the key into the ignition switch will induce a signal in the exciter coil to re-mobilise the vehicle.

There is a coil inside the shroud that surrounds the keylock on the column, and it works the devices inside the factory key. See attached page from RAVE.

I note that none of the responding posts were from D2 owners, so I thought I might mention this. A day at the lake should not end with immobilzation.....

Easy to test metal key when you have it made.
 
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Old 01-30-2012 | 05:47 AM
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No transponder in the key so you're good to go. I'd get a DI key cut from the dealer as they are steel keys. The generic keys are brass which will wear and leave brass deposits in the ignition.

I will say the DII keys are pretty waterproof. Dropped mine in the pond and it took me about three days to find it but not a drop of water on the inside. It was submerged about 4 feet.
 
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Old 01-30-2012 | 07:03 AM
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So does the D2 key have a transponder? OP has a D2.
 
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Old 01-30-2012 | 08:45 AM
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DII does not have a transponder key
 
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Old 01-30-2012 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Savannah Buzz
But if alarm is tripped it may not work, so have real deal available. see:

The RF transmitter communicates to the BCU via the RF receiver using a 70 bit code. Pressing the unlock button on
the transmitter will re-mobilise the vehicle. The RF transponder is integrated into the metal key assembly, inserting
the key into the ignition switch will induce a signal in the exciter coil to re-mobilise the vehicle.

There is a coil inside the shroud that surrounds the keylock on the column, and it works the devices inside the factory key. See attached page from RAVE.

I note that none of the responding posts were from D2 owners, so I thought I might mention this. A day at the lake should not end with immobilzation.....

Easy to test metal key when you have it made.
Look at my sig, I have an '04


I do remember reading that IF you lock and arm the car with a handset, it must be unlocked with the handset. As long as you lock it from the drivers door lock with the key, you will be good. I.E.- don't lock with a handset then try to unlock with a key in the door. Wont work.
 

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