Need help programming key for 2006 Astra H.

**super jumbe** · 7th July, 2015, 12:43 AM

Transponder Phillips crypto ID46
Astra H can not programme transponder keep saying write with virgin chip any idea? I tried using opcom and x100+ and will not programme keys.
What?s the solution, thanks in advance?

**Cromwe11** · 7th July, 2015, 12:48 AM

Needs to be a remote key. You can't program a normal pcf7936.

**super jumbe** · 7th July, 2015, 01:09 AM

Originally Posted by Cromwe11

Needs to be a remote key. You can't program a normal pcf7936.

It is a remote key id46.

stalonerambo · 7th July, 2015, 01:36 AM

you need pre coded a pfc7936 with remote key,

**super jumbe** · 7th July, 2015, 02:12 AM

Originally Posted by stalonerambo

you need pre coded a pfc7936 with remote key,

Thanks mate how do I precode this chip, any were I can buy one...
Thanks again appreciate your help.

**cqae** · 7th July, 2015, 03:06 AM

i program these with avdi or opcom. I dont precode them or anything, they come from my supplier & just program straight in. Its from a local supplier, Ive never been able to find a cheap chinese version

**Faraday** · 7th July, 2015, 06:35 AM

Originally Posted by stalonerambo

you need pre coded a pfc7936 with remote key,

on Astra H? this is pcf7941.

Have you read key(virgin) with some external programmer? I did it once with zedbull and f... key.
If you can't program try to delete keys and add first new then old keys.

I have bad experience with X100+ and OPEL, it deleted keys on ASTRA G but I could not program them back had to use tech2, also op-com doesn't work 100%

**cqae** · 7th July, 2015, 07:30 AM

opcom has worked 100% for me, but sometimes if all key spaces are used, they need to be deleted first. I actually just did one 5 minutes ago & the original key was a pcf7941.

I usually use avdi to do keys though because opcom doesnt get the pin. avdi has never failed me on these and is pretty simple to use, I never precode anything, just learn in a new key & it works

**super jumbe** · 7th July, 2015, 09:09 AM

I checked it is pcf7941 tried deleting all keys still an issue, keep nagging use virgin key. I am going to get new keys this morning and will keep you updated.

**estate** · 7th July, 2015, 09:41 AM

reading these damages them.

**Bllinda** · 7th July, 2015, 10:04 AM

I advise you to do it with Tech2.
You will save a lot of time. With E.f.fi make precode 4.3.3 and you try to program the key.
Only I do not have experience or operate central lock.

Originally Posted by super jumbe

Transponder Phillips crypto ID46
Astra H can not programme transponder keep saying write with virgin chip any idea? I tried using opcom and x100+ and will not programme keys.
What’s the solution, thanks in advance?

**pandokrator** · 7th July, 2015, 10:13 AM

i have made same work on vectra (pcf7946 3buttons key)
vaux-com & op-com can program (pre-coded pcf with zedbull) direct on car,Can't program already programming pcf.
tech2 Can program used key (via can bus adapter)
i make key with new pcf and car start but still not work remote

bR

**rapidlocksmiths** · 7th July, 2015, 10:23 AM

2nd hand keys wont code in , it must be a new remote key unless you cahnge the chips on it and precode them , also as has been said if reading a new virgin remote key in a cloner/reader it often corrupts these so unusable.

**ihlocky** · 7th July, 2015, 09:10 PM

Hi all in my neck of the woods we have 2 types Valeo and Siemens. ..they look identical but can't be used on wrong vehicle type ...i have used both dealer key and aftermarket and have never had a problem on either astra j or corsa d ...as others have said maybe key is damaged or wrong type of key was supplied ...regards Irvine