Daveill Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Hi All, I have an Acumen alarm system for my FZ6. The alarm fob has a built in key already cut for the bike, but obviously that doesnt work because its not chipped. Its a pain carrying around both keys (one to turn the alarm off and the yamaha one to start the bike), is it possible to remove the chip from the yamaha key and insert it into the alarm fob. How does the chip system work ? does it create a circuit on the key ie would it need to be mounted on the metal of the key or does it work with proximity to the ignition ? I've tried to pry the key apart, but its not easy considering its moulded and I'm scared to break the chip while doing so. Has anyone else done something like this before ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted May 29, 2009 Moderator Share Posted May 29, 2009 ......How does the chip system work ? does it create a circuit on the key ie would it need to be mounted on the metal of the key or does it work with proximity to the ignition ? ...... Normally the fob holds the chip which is a passive transponder. It does not need power but can be recognised by proximity to a pick up which is normally around the ignition switch. Specialist auto electricians can program keys if the alarm fob has one (or a space for one) This is about £65 at your door. I have heard that people superglue the chip to the ignition switch but I would not recommend that. It would also remove one layer of security. The transponder could be glued to the alarm fob. Personally I would not mess about with it. I messed about with something similar on my sons Jeep once. I buggered it and it cost me £500 to get the jeep to a dealers and for them to fit and reprogramme a new ignition. Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barwell1992 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 i sugest taking it to yamaha and ask them about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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