Bad Key; Just bought new Fobiks Can't Program
#1
Bad Key; Just bought new Fobiks Can't Program
Hi, we have a 2008 Grand Caravan SE and a couple of times we've received the BAD KEY message when starting the van. It would always start the second time so we didn't think anything of it. Now it will not start. No accessory power, nothing. Yet the keyless lock and unlock would work. After literally 50 times of trying to start, taking the key out and trying again, we finally got the van to start.. I read a little online made a decision to get a couple of new OEM FOBIKS online. The locksmith couldn't program them because he said he got no accessory power when turning the FOBIK. He thinks it is something in the computer or ignition module. ANyway we couldn't restart the van again until about the 300th try then we got it started. The message said BAD KEY about every 10 times. No message between tries. Any thoughts of what we can expect? Once the van started we drove it right to the dealer
What are we in for here? Thanks.
Steve
What are we in for here? Thanks.
Steve
#3
Meant to say that when turning the ignition with the new key, it consistantly showed BAD KEY each time and with the old key it was every few times. So does that say there was some sort of consistant communication there? But when turning the ignition with the new key, it did NOT turn on any accessory power.
#4
Meant to say that when turning the ignition with the new key, it consistantly showed BAD KEY each time and with the old key it was every few times. So does that say there was some sort of consistant communication there? But when turning the ignition with the new key, it did NOT turn on any accessory power.
If you stick a Unprogramed key into a working van, it will power up, but start and dies.
#5
#6
#7
Trending Topics
#9
As suggested, Bring ALL of ur keys in, because they have to reprogram all keys anyway.
Chrysler decides to have the ignition cyln built in with the transponder key module. probably save them a lot of money. notice you do not have a metal key like the old days. It save us time and money by skipping the Key cutting and Ignition cylnder coding process.