Aston Vantage 2006

[iow vantage]

My main key and fob working fine but the spare fob works but the spare key turns the starter button white? nothing happens? ideas??

[Green9]

No idea I’m afraid but I suggest you may get more replies with a “please” or “any help much appreciated” in your inaugural message on this forum...

[Jon39]

I notice that you have not had any response.
Your question might have puzzled everyone.

For pre-glass key versions, I picture a shaped fob with a traditional metal key protruding from it.
Presumably the metal key works in a normal way, without involving any electronics.
You describe the spare fob working, so therefore not a failed fob battery. Could the spare metal key be damaged?

Strange that one key works, but not the other one.

[iow vantage]

Hi

Think I need to be clearer

Main key and fob fine

Spare fob fine spare key makes starter white

MUCH APPRECIATED, MANY THANKS ETC

[NickXX]

I believe that the key itself talks to the immobiliser, so there will be a problem with the chip in the key itself - I assume the key opens the doors/fits in the ignition (I.e. it's not a completely wrong key)?

[iow vantage]

Hi yes works fine apart from
Actual ignition

[xstaticx]

Can't think why?

[JonnyCJ]

NickXX said:

I believe that the key itself talks to the immobiliser, so there will be a problem with the chip in the key itself - I assume the key opens the doors/fits in the ignition (I.e. it's not a completely wrong key)?

I think this is the situation. Common problem across many cars and Google will be your friend for a solution.

[cadman]

is your spare key identical to the main key (with black plastic surround. or is it completely metal.
if its metal it is just an emergency key to open doors manually....

[iow vantage]

Hi good point but yes it’s identical to the main one with plastic surround appreciate the reply

[iow vantage]

Many thanks fir all reply’s and help Aston say key needs re programming so guess that’s me into a second mortgage!

Once again many thanks to all 🙏

[Green9]

Thanks for the update. You may find that (assuming it’s a Volvo/Ford key like my 06 DB9 keys) you can get it reprogrammed cheaply at somewhere like Timpsons - certainly worth checking before going to a AM dealer.

Good luck!

[iow vantage]

Agh thanks for that will def check it out 👍

[TheRainMaker]

What happens if you use the broken key holding the good key right next to it?

[Green9]

That’s a very good question - I bet it works.

My DB9 key has a tiny chip (small cylinder about 15mm long and 3mm wide) that once came out of the key onto the garage floor and the car wouldn’t start. I happened to find it, re-insert into the key and it started perfectly.

[iow vantage]

Thanks I’ll try that but obviously whole point is to have a spare in case I loose the main one

[TheRainMaker]

It was just to see if the transponder in the key was duff.

A car locksmith should be able to code a new one.

We have had to get them replaced on our work transits which use the same system I think.

[iow vantage]

Absolutely and will def try that as soon as I can

Thanks so much for advice