How to start a VU without key

[woodsethan0307]

Does the key manually unlock the door? That should tell you if the key is the right one.

No it doesn't unlock the door that's why I'm thinking it's the wrong key

 

[Immortality]

Am I able to just swap out the bcm or do I have to replace everything to get it started

The BCM is linked to the PCM. Remove it and it will need to be re-linked or it won't start. This is a security feature. The Key head is coded to the BCM.

 

[lout]

to start the car requires 2 things
disable the immobilizer, which requires a linked fob, bcm and ecu
turn the ignition barrel which requires a keyblade that turns the barrell

 

[Fu Manchu]

Maybe the owner has the key somewhere?

 

[woodsethan0307]

Do I have to get the bcm and other pieces out of another vu ute or can I get them froma vx or something similar

 

[lout]

omg
first you had no key
now you have a key that doesnt work
does your remote work
you have indicated the barrell is damaged
one disaster at a time

 

[Immortality]

This is in owners manual so I don't see any issues posting it.

In case of key head failure, you can put the key in the ignition, turn it to the on position and leave it for 2 hours and then the car should start. This is done so if the key head does fail it won't leave you stranded somewhere.

 

[Fu Manchu]

This thread is suss as.

 

[lout]

This is in owners manual so I don't see any issues posting it.

In case of key head failure, you can put the key in the ignition, turn it to the on position and leave it for 2 hours and then the car should start. This is done so if the key head does fail it won't leave you stranded somewhere.

i thought this feature was removed after VT

 

[Immortality]

Not sure TBH, I thought it was only 1/2 hour for earlier models and then extended to 2 hours.