I would like to "hide" a spare key somewhere on outside of my car in case I should ever accidentally lock the keys inside. It contains a "chip". Is the "chip" necessary to unlock the doors, or is it only needed to activate the ignition?
2007-03-25 03:36:57 · 8 answers · asked by Peedlepup 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is a Ford product.
2007-03-25 03:37:54 · update #1
My last car had a chip for the ignition key. This chip is for starting the car only. The reason for this is the security features. The starter will not engage and the fuel pump will not power up without this chip in the ignition. The door locks themselves are not are not part of this system but the remote door lock opener is. If you were to lock with the remote and someone smashed a window to get in the system will know the door was opened from the inside with the lock on and the alarm will go off and the power the the rest of the car will shut down.
2007-03-25 03:50:27 · answer #1 · answered by freedismemberment 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Great question! I recommend hiding a copy of a key that is a flat metal one, then hiding an OE key somewhere inside the vehicle. The "chip", is only necessary for starting the car, not to open the doors.
2007-03-25 10:45:43 · answer #2 · answered by Mtech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. Do your doors automatically unlock when you get close? If not then its only for the ignition. Your best bet would be to hide the key towards the rear end of the vehicle to keep it as far away from the ignition as possible.
2007-03-25 10:42:58 · answer #3 · answered by rmellows06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chip activates the ignition only to start the engine, not needed to unlock doors.
good luck.....
2007-03-25 11:19:10 · answer #4 · answered by mailbox1024 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on the car some cars require the chip to unlock the car i whould check with the dealer to see if you require the chip to unlock it if not use a hide a key that you are the only one that knows where it is
2007-03-25 10:45:02 · answer #5 · answered by luis g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son has a mustang and the chip is for the ignition to deter theft.
2007-03-25 10:45:54 · answer #6 · answered by ~beagleluvr~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thinkdoor call Ford to be sure
2007-03-25 10:42:15 · answer #7 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is for the ignition
2007-03-25 10:44:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋