How to Fix a Faulty Vauxhall Corsa Key

The Corsa is a cult supermini car manufactured by Opel since 1982. It was also sold under the vauxhall combo van key replacement, Chevrolet and its own brand name.

If your key fob isn't functioning correctly, it could be a snarling problem. There are a few tried and tested methods to fix your problem.

Dead Coin Battery

Most Vauxhall and Opel automobiles have a mechanical lock on the door of the driver that can be used to open the car without the key fob or the push button start. This system is called a "flip" lock and operates by pressing a button at the corner of the fob.

This mechanism requires a coin battery, which will eventually expire. If this happens, the key will cease to function and you'll have to have it re-coded by the dealership. This process costs between PS30 and PS50 and takes around 3 minutes. The new key will now be in use.

Chips Damaged

In some cases a key will become faulty due to being dropped or just not working. It may begin to happen sporadically, but get worse each week until you are unable to turn the ignition. You should call your local locksmith for cars to determine whether the chip is malfunctioning.

Transponder chips are incorporated into car keys. They transmit an identification code to the immobilizer system of the vehicle and allow it to start. The chip might be damaged or defective and is unable to communicate with the immobilizer system. A new chip might be required depending on the issue. Physical damage to the fob, key or immobilizer system could cause this problem.

It is possible to make a spare vauxhall mokka key replacement key that will work with your car's immobiliser. However, it's slightly more complicated than just getting a new key from a dealership or garage. This is because modern vehicles require a particular type of chip to function. This prevents people from stealing a car and using it using a spare key they've created. Dealers and manufacturers keep the secret code.

If you have a Vauxhall Corsa that has a remote locking fob the chip is located in the top plastic part of the head of the key. The chip is lost when the fob separates itself from the key blade. The key blade is a standard steel key with a horseshoe fitting it. The key lock and remote lock unlock buttons are connected to it via tiny coils. The coil could be damaged when keys are dropped, or if it's not locked properly in the ignition.

A reputable auto locksmith will create a replacement key for your vauxhall key cover replacement. They can do this at reasonable prices and are usually capable of programming it to work with your car's immobiliser system. In certain cases they can do this without the codes that you'll need from the dealer. This can save time and money.

Damaged Key Fob

A key fob, also referred to as a remote, is a small device that allows you tl require the Security Car Pass (see below) to do this. You can also visit an independant auto locksmith.

The locksmith can take out the transponder chip from the old fob. The locksmith can then affix this into a new fob. They can also replace the round disc battery, and then solder to a new button switch contact. Then they can put the new case together and then attach the key blade of the horse shoe piece to it.

A few points about this: The box is relatively simple to open, you can use circlip pliers on the spherical spring pin which locates it. Be gentle, it can break if you pull too hard. The key should work perfectly after you have soldered the new circuit board and replaced the old one. The pin can be a bit difficult to put back into the case. It is possible to make the groove a bit wider. Be careful not to take off too much, or the pin could move out of its place.