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    Mk1 Keys

    Hi all,

    Is there any way of knowing which chip is the master. Im asking because i have a red key(which im currently using) and a snapped blue key. Apparently the chips have been swapped a few times. i have a new blue key but it hasnt been cut but i would like to start using it.

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    Just try and put the red masters transponder into the new blue
    key.it should work fine.
    Last edited by clarkster; 25th February 2013 at 23:03.

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    It has a aftermarket alarm so don't need the remote button but yes I do have a new blue key, it just needs cutting, does it matter which "pill" is inside it as I don't know which is the master.

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    All keys can be cloned, blue or red.


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    if your car no longer has the fiat CODE immobiliser then i dont think you need the transponder pill. it may mean you can just leave your red master alone and use the blue one once cut.

    i couldnt advise on how to tell if the pill you have is from a master-maybe they are all the same afterall its only to disarm to the immobiliser AFAIK i dont think the pill in the master would be any different from those in blue keys - perhaps the master has its extra circuitry inside it on the small circuit board. ive never taken a red key apart to look.

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    I was only asking as im sure someone said to me don't use the red key if possible but I agree with you pal, can't see a reason why the pill would be different, will just get my new key cut and try it with and without the pill and will let you know.

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    Even Timpsons can copy as many new keys as you like.

    The Mark 2's are dealer only, but Timpsons have the equipment for the Mark 1s.

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