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yellowboxster01 · 01-27-2009, 05:05 PM

My ignition key has fallen apart. It broke a while back and I had it taped together awaiting another key. The other day it fell apart completely and I can't find the computer chip that's inside the key. I know when and where it fell apart and I looked outside the car and didn't see it so, I assume it's under the seat somewhere. The car still starts and everything works besides the keyless entry.

I have heard that if that chip isn't in the car, the car will not start. Is this true? Or is it strictly used for the keyless entry?

01-27-2009, 05:05 PM	#1
yellowboxster01 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 631	chip inside ignition key My ignition key has fallen apart. It broke a while back and I had it taped together awaiting another key. The other day it fell apart completely and I can't find the computer chip that's inside the key. I know when and where it fell apart and I looked outside the car and didn't see it so, I assume it's under the seat somewhere. The car still starts and everything works besides the keyless entry. I have heard that if that chip isn't in the car, the car will not start. Is this true? Or is it strictly used for the keyless entry?