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You are right sometimes that's all it takes but if it does not do the trick or only lasts for a short time then the next step is needed.

You may have the same problem as threedogs as your keys may be badly worn. This is usually the first place to start.
Go to a locksmith who has the knowledge and equipment to cut a key back to...

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Neither do I....

Great to see you back as well. Need more girl power lol

After you story with getting Katrol2 so close to home I have been looking local but ssssshhhhhh don't tell Nev!

So where are the...

I am struggling as well and still a bit out of sorts. We are doing all the things on my list to be ready for the next one except the 4.2!! lol

The car yards over here must be sick of me doing...

I wish is was for real then I could get my 4.2 for 15K with 75000km score !!!! lol

The chip has nothing to do with jiggling the key to make the vehicle start.

Your key must be so badly worn that it doesn't turn the barrel any more.

Use the good one and get another one cut...

It will have either a carbon wedge or glass chip in it. If you try to open the sealed key you run the risk of breaking the chip.
If the chip is broken then no one can read the information on the...

Sorry threedogs but it would have a transponder chip in it.

My suggestion would be to take it to a Locksmith and see what they can do.

If its a NATS don't throw out the worn one as you only need to replace the blade.

All vehicles from 2000 onwards have a transponder chip and some models even earlier.

The new blade will need...

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snatch strap and toilet paper!!

Well done AB. Thanks for running a Family friendly forum that makes room for us girls.

Algebuckina Bridge On the Oodnadatta Track (On the meet up in the middle trip)


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Hadon Corner (The meetup in the middle trip)


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