The Key Fob for cars are the buttons, which depending on the type of car and type of Fob have to be programed a certain way.
the key needs to be programed there is a small chip in the key ask a main dealer they might do it for nothing or tell you how to do it
$130.00 for key, and $114.00 to have it programed. thats what it cost me here in puerto rico. its really outragius.
A key not programed for the car will cause the computer to lock out and not allow the car to run. Many cars require a visit to the dealer to be reset if this happens. If this is what you mean by damage then yes
The security light flashes when a programed key is not installed in the ignition, when you insert a programed immobilizer key in the ignition the security light will go out, the light flashes as a theft deterrent
the new key has to be programed by the dealer
How is the ignition key switch replaced on the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire? And after replacing the switch would I have to have it Towed to the Pontiac Dealer in order to have the car key programed to the Computer?
Some Walmart stores can on some cars and some can't. Go there and ask.
It can be repoed at home, at work, at Walmart,ect. No, a key is not needed by a professional.
from my understanding this has to be programed by the deal.
I believe that means the cars computer shuts it self down because it thinks its being stolen, cause of this use of the wrong key in ignition, use of key that hasn't been programed specifically for your car, fault in the key you are using call dealer and ask, i imagine your car isn't starting at all.
If you have the original, Start your car with the original key. As soon as you turn it off, stick the new key in and start the car with the new key. The key will be automatically programed. I you do not have the original key, it will be a long process. 1st put the key in the ignition and turn it forward but do not attempt to start the car. Leave it there for 11 minutes turn it back to off position for 30 seconds. Do this a total of three times. After the third time, Start the vehicle. I hope this does it for you. Good luck!