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Peter Abbott

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    Singing on line karaoke site. Playing Guitar
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    Opel Vectra C 1.8 - 2005 Pre-Facelift

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  1. Hi, I'm new here and this is my first post. I have an Opel Vectra C - 2005 Pre-Facelift. Down below is a statement I found on-line somewhere and I would like to know if anyone knows if this is true or not! I have only one key and have now bought a second key off of eBay the flip kind, which has electronics, chip and battery already installed. My question is to save money on the programming would this statement below work with my second key after being cut. Thanks, Peter Programming a Single Key A handful of manufacturers will allow you to program a single key, even if you don’t have a key that works. Keep in mind that you’ll still need to have the key cut to fit the ignition, which means you’ll need to provide proof of ownership to a locksmith. That said, the process is much simpler than programming a second or third key: Insert the key into the ignition, and turn it to the on position. Don’t turn on the engine, only the electronics. Leave the key in this position for 10 minutes and 30 seconds, and then turn it off. Turn the key back on, and wait for additional 10 minutes and 30 seconds before turning it off again. Repeat the process for a third time. Return the key to the on position, and it will program the key. Test your new key by turning on the ignition.
  2. Thanks for the info on removing the ignition barrel. I do not have a steering lock problem the wheel moves left and right with no problem. I tried to remove the screw from the lower fascia cover but it won't budge. There are also two indents above but I don't see any screws in them. How many screws are there to removed this cover. If i get the barrel to move to position 1 I can just pull it out and then clean it and file up the last pin which may have flatted and got stuck. If all fails I shall buy a new barrel and keys. One other question, I will have to program a new blank chip within the key that comes with the barrel, in that going through the motions of turning the key in the ignition for 10½ minutes x 3 would that program the chip for a Vectra b 1996 I hope? Merry Christmas. Regards, Peter
  3. My Vauxhall B 20.i 16v 1996 ignition has stuck on 0 and the key will not turn. I have tried picking the tumblers and tapping the key with a mallet, no luck. My question is on removing the barrel should I drill it out or hammer in a screwdriver which I might turn the barrel to position 1 which would allow me to remove it and replace it with a new ignition barrel. Thanks for your advice.....Peter
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