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Title: Does a V7 I have keys with transponders?
Post by: mr_pacman on April 28, 2021, 09:49:02 PM

I've done a lot of reading online and more confused than ever.

I've got a 2014 V7 i (North American spec).

I've got 2 keys (one black plastic head, one black plastic head with a silver round metal center piece) and a small black tag with a number on it.

Some websites suggest both keys have a transponder in them, and the black tag with the number on it is a code for future keys.  The AF1 website has the set for sale but indicates only one of them has a transponder in it.

Finally, I've also read that the V7 i that I have doesn't use any transponders at all which then begs the question, if the keys have no transponders, why did they come with a black plastic tag with a number on it?

Thanks
James

Title: Re: Does a V7 I have keys with transponders?
Post by: twowheeladdict on April 29, 2021, 05:33:55 AM

I have a lot of sets of keys with a metal number tag.  I was told that they can make a key just from that tag so keep it in a safe place.  This was long before transponders in keys.

Title: Re: Does a V7 I have keys with transponders?
Post by: Vagrant on April 29, 2021, 07:40:31 AM

The 2017 and down doesn't. Don't know about the newer ones.

Title: Re: Does a V7 I have keys with transponders?
Post by: MMRanch on April 29, 2021, 10:20:53 AM

Short assure "NO"

The 2017 and newer does.   The 2017 and newer makes me want to keep my 2016 !   :grin:

Title: Re: Does a V7 I have keys with transponders?
Post by: bad Chad on April 29, 2021, 01:42:07 PM

Your owners manual will tell you.