Miracle A5 issues

[Mason7773]

I am having issues with the cutting on my Miracle A5... I have tried several things and nothing seems to be resolving the issues.

As seen in the attached images; the grove isn't being cut out properly on the tip of the HU100 key and a similar issue on the side part of a HU101 key.

Same issues occur when I decode and manually put in bitting. Currently finishing every key off with a manual cutter which obviously isn't ideal.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

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[Cr4nky]

What speed is it set to? Single-cut?

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[westlock]

did you try cutting it twice or cut on the pda device through Bluetooth . I had problem with hu66 not cutting in adaptor and going too deep in the jaws , now use pda for hu66

[Fallen]

Is the cutter size set to 2mm?

[Mason7773]

The cutter size is set to 2mm.

I don't have the PDA but I believe you can use a laptop via Bluetooth?? I cannot get this to work for the life of me, bloody pain in the ass!

The machine is set to single cut.


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[Daveskeys]

Cr4nky diagnosed the problem then :)

[Mason7773]

Cr4nky diagnosed the problem then :)

Sorry, forgot to mention that I have tried the other options out too. Still no luck :(

[Cr4nky]

If you change cutting speed to steel, and z-pitch to 3, cutter set to 2.0 it still cuts the same as picture?

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[Mason7773]

If you change cutting speed to steel, and z-pitch to 3, cutter set to 2.0 it still cuts the same as picture?

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Just gone through all settings to check it against what you've said. Tried again, still same problem.

May be a case that I'll need to ring Lockdecoders... just don't want to pay ?60 for support or whatever if it was something straight forward, or me being silly, haha.


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[Daveskeys]

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[Mason7773]

Okay, so I've changed a 2 week old cutter for a brand new one and that has fixed the issue with not cutting the groove etc properly... how I don't know..........

However, it still isn't right.. one thing after another!!! Lol.

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[Recoder]

Any solution to this problem yet i wonder.
Have exactly same problem and issues .
Have tried with PDA new cutter etc .
Funny thing is i cut a HU101 to decoded lock and key worked .
Recut same key in A9P and key still worked but it took a lot off of key that was cut cut in A5 .

I first noticed this problem on Fiesta,s and Focus sometimes key wouldnt even go in lock or would unlock but not lock?.
Recut same keys on Quattro/or A9p to same code and all worked ok after .

Thinking on upgrade board but would like to know whats gone wrong .

[Recoder]

A Quick update on this thread .
Took machine out of van Cleaned it all pushed back Clamp towrds the back of machine (power not on).
Done clamp origin with a Hon66 blank.
Change to cutter and done tool change function .
Entered Bitting for HU101 and Hu100 A5 cut both keys perfectley and decoded Perfect on A9p too .

The thing i did differently from using 12v in van was using the Ac adaptor that came with it via mains .

Hope this may help someone else to get a decent key cut .
Will keep you updated when i fit it back in Van and try it via AC adapter via Inverter.

HTH

[Buddy41]

May I ask a related question please.
Just purchased a used A5
Rear case has a hole for the power connection & ive also drilled a hole to make use of the USB connection.
Now I can use with laptop if needed which is great.

I have a Ipaq PDA & installed the Codemaster software but when I select PCM5 on the PDA the A5 isn’t found.

Can you advise if there is a usb dongle fitted inside the case.
I see a Bluetooth pcb inside the case but don’t understand why the A5 isn’t found / connection.

Thanks.

[fred77]

Gave up with A5 and codemaster it didn't add anything new.

A5 good machine I still use mine but finally next week binned.

[Buddy41]

Can i buy a part from you if you are to bin it ?

[Weasel3]

Didn't Lockdecoders have some spare part program.
And trade in for this machine? At least several years ago. Upgrade to A6/A9.

If anything is wrong. I should think the have the parts, knowledge and directly contact to the manufacturer.
How to solve problems with the machine.

But maybe its cheaper just to purchase a new machine.
Instead of expensive spare parts. And maybe have someone, to servicing the machine as well.

[Buddy41]

I contacted them but they advise PDA software isnt available anymore ???
That isnt the issue.
PDA software is installed.
When PCM5 software does bluetooth search it can find my mobile & headphones but not A5
So A5 isnt seen in the bluetooth search.

As a side note i see there was a bluetooth dongle for A5 but there is nowhere on pcb for it to even plug into.

So there is a small pcb bluetooth board so maybe something gone down on it

A5 is great