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What the hell is this?

Discussion in 'The Garage' started by Fets, Apr 7, 2007.

  1. Apr 7, 2007 #1
    Fets

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    I was playing hacky sack with my keys the other day and this happened...excuse my dumbness, I have no clue what it is...Do I win something??

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  2. Apr 7, 2007 #2
    97blackgt

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    looks like a soleniod to me haha

    nice job breaking shit fets :hammer: :hammer:
     
  3. Apr 7, 2007 #3
    FASTANG

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    My guess is that it has something to do with the programmed chip in the
    key that allows it to start your car.
     
  4. Apr 7, 2007 #4
    GREG@SN95

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    Its something that the government uses to track you...

    If they wanted, they could even make it self destruction and blow your car up...
     
  5. Apr 7, 2007 #5
    trav_19

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    thats my guess too....newer vehicles have to have the chip in the key for it to start... i say go put the key in your car and try to start it with it out and it will answer our questions lol
     
  6. Apr 7, 2007 #6
    Red96GT

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    Yeah, it's the truth. I personally think it violates the constitution.
     
  7. Apr 7, 2007 #7
    Anrev

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    That there is why it costs around $100 to get a new key made. Its the chip that tell the car its you and not someone trying to steel it.
     
  8. Apr 7, 2007 #8
    DropTopPony

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    see if it starts without the chip near the car.
     
  9. Apr 7, 2007 #9
    Fets

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    I tried it without the chip, and it does start :dunno:
     
  10. Apr 7, 2007 #10
    Dalamar

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    that's your resistor.
    the computer reads across that, and if it's not there, or not the right resistance, no starty!
    I think they started doing that in 96.
     
  11. Apr 7, 2007 #11
    97blackgt

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    how come we have to program the keys, if that thing is just a resistor?
     
  12. Apr 7, 2007 #12
    AaRoN

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    my mechanic told me my key is wore out cause it's setting off codes to my anti theft.
     
  13. Apr 7, 2007 #13
    TRUUBLE

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    It's an alien implant. Watch out . . they're going to abduct you and brainwash you into buying a Chevy.
     
  14. Apr 7, 2007 #14
    Twista

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    hah *checks my keys*
    Yep, that alittle black square is there.
     
  15. Apr 7, 2007 #15
    Foster98GT

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    Yeah, Fets they Brainwash you with the old Anal Probe Method........Watch Out!
     
  16. Apr 7, 2007 #16
    19mustang95

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    its a miniflux capacitor!!!!!!!!!!!!!1ONE1!!!!ELEVEN11!!!!1!!
     
  17. Apr 7, 2007 #17
    Dalamar

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    lol, flux capacitor. it's what makes time travel possible...