Lost key - Switching ignition barrel

1. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #1 16th June 2011, 21:59

   Hi there, I know its not like me to ask questions, and i'm pretty sure i know the answer to this but i'm gunna crack on and ask anyway.
   
   I've got a citroen saxo vts. I've lost the key for it. The ECU is unlocked.
   I've got a scrap saxo vtr. With spare key and ignition barrel, Ecu locked but can be unlocked (shouldnt make a diff though..).
   
   As the VTS ecu is unlocked, is it just a simple job of taking the ignition barrel off the VTR and popping it on the VTS, thus enabling me to use my VTR key on the VTS? Obviously if it works swap the door locks over too.
   
   I believe theres a chip of some kind in the key... But that wouldn't matter if the ecu is unlocked... correctamundo? Or not so much correctomundo?
   
   
   One last thing, any tips on gettin the petrol cap off without a key? =\
2. user_34645 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Rack City, Isle of Man Posts: 4127 GS300, MK1 VTS, Katy M 1190

   #2 16th June 2011, 22:02

   I thought that all Saxo keys fitted petrol caps?
   
   I'm probably wrong here, but I'm sure I read it on here somewhere.
3. user_38486 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Blackburn Posts: 4739 A few

   #3 16th June 2011, 22:32

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Paul Hi there, I know its not like me to ask questions, and i'm pretty sure i know the answer to this but i'm gunna crack on and ask anyway. I've got a citroen saxo vts. I've lost the key for it. The ECU is unlocked. I've got a scrap saxo vtr. With spare key and ignition barrel, Ecu locked but can be unlocked (shouldnt make a diff though..). As the VTS ecu is unlocked, is it just a simple job of taking the ignition barrel off the VTR and popping it on the VTS, thus enabling me to use my VTR key on the VTS? Obviously if it works swap the door locks over too. I believe theres a chip of some kind in the key... But that wouldn't matter if the ecu is unlocked... correctamundo? Or not so much correctomundo? Paul, im nippin out fella so ima ring you One last thing, any tips on gettin the petrol cap off without a key? =\

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ed-bradley I thought that all Saxo keys fitted petrol caps? I'm probably wrong here, but I'm sure I read it on here somewhere.

   Wrong. The petrol cap barrel is the same cut as the rest of the barrels, therefore only correct key will fit
4. kennym1987 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts

   #4 1st July 2011, 00:07

   use a screw driver. i done this on my friends saxo yesterday. cant get the car to start though. starter comes on when the key is turned to second position? key and barrel from phase 2, to phase 1 with keypad immobiliser?
5. Waskashaski Newbie Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 1

   #5 24th July 2013, 14:03

   I am having the same problem with 106 quicksilver vtr conversion. I have a unlocked ecu as i have done an engine swap and have had it running since. I then lost the key, replaced the the ignition barrell and havent had the car running since. can anyone tell me if this worked or if they have a fix. please help