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RW2: Frequently Asked Questions |
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1. What is the purpose of the display? |
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To give simple guidance for the operations and to inform you accurately
on the type of transponder incorporated in the key to be cut. |
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2. Why does the RW2 have a password? |
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The password is provided for security purposes and ensures that only
authorized persons can use the machine. |
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3. What is the purpose of the numbers and letters on the keypad of the
RW2? |
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The numbers and letters allow entering of the transponder code. This is
a function for generating a key by the transponder code. In this case,
there is no need for the original key to be present. You simply enter
the code and insert a blank transponder key. This code will be in a
customer archive if the key was copied or identified in the past on the
RW2. |
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4. Why can't I write to an original key with my RW2? |
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The original key contains a read only chip. The RW2 can only read the
code and copy it to a read/write blank transponder key. |
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5. Why can't the RW2 duplicate Ford®
and Chrysler®
Transponder Keys? |
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These manufacturers use Texas Instruments® transponders (components with
read-only codes). Texas Instruments® has a patent on the technology,
which prohibits duplication of the code. Nevertheless, Silca keys can be
added to the vehicle using on-board programming |
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6. Why can't the Rolling Code Systems (BMW®/Mercedes®)
or Encrypted immobilizer systems be duplicated on the RW2? |
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Both systems use a special technology that alters the code used by the
Engine Control Module to start the vehicle, every time the ignition is
turned on. The ECM (Electronic Control Module) will not recognize the
code we are able to read and/or transfer to the blank key as the correct
code.
Silca makes available keys with Crypto transponders that can be stored
in the car central control unit by means of a special Silca device (STLM
1 for the VW Group) or by means of the devices provided by the different
vehicle manufacturers. |
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