Technical Support

20 Apr 2005

Bypass kit fails once the vehicle has been re-assembled. (Transponder)

Symptom

The bypass kit programs successfully and the remote-starter is able to start the vehicle numerous times until the dash and/or steering column cover is re-assembled at which time the remote-starter is no longer able to bypass the PATS/Transponder system.

Cause

The PATS/Transponder ring has been misplaced or damaged during the re-assembly process.

Solution

Disassemble the steering column cover and inspect the bypass kits transmission ring. Depending on the ring being used...

(A) If the bypass kit's ring is a copper colored wire with a transparent plastic sheath you will need to fasten it to the ring using small amounts of hot glue so it does not move when the sterring column is re-assembled. Do not use polyurethane based glue stick as this will interfere with the ring's transmission. Ensure the ring has no slack by using a tie-wrap to keep the ring tight against the key-cylinder so the bypass kit's ring resembles a figure-8.

(B) If the bypass kit's ring is a simple 22-gauge wire wound in a few loops simply tighten the ring around the key-cylinder by sliding the wire within the heat-shrink guides.

(C) If the bypass kit's ring resembled a small circuit-board carefully inspect the ring to ensure that is has not been cracked during re-assembly. If this is the case the ring will need to be replaced.

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