01-13-2024, 08:43 PM
I beleive the key can be programmed "without battery" but it will not function fully! The "backup" capability will be programmed: you can start the car with the key in the cupholder backup spot. But without sufficient battery power, the 2-way exchange that takes place between the car and the key, to program the "proximity" (active powered wireless) part, will have failed. The car reports the key is programmed successfully but none of the functions work other than starting the car when placed in the backup spot.
Note also the "unknown error" followed by the "key already programmed" has been fixed in 0.9.7 update.
FYI The other returns you might see "key not detected" and "programming error" are responses from the CEM, nothing to do with OrBit which is just reporting the result. So the possible solutions there are things like: make sure other keys are far enough away, make sure the key has a fresh battery if you can, make sure the key is in the proper position for programming.
Note also the "unknown error" followed by the "key already programmed" has been fixed in 0.9.7 update.
FYI The other returns you might see "key not detected" and "programming error" are responses from the CEM, nothing to do with OrBit which is just reporting the result. So the possible solutions there are things like: make sure other keys are far enough away, make sure the key has a fresh battery if you can, make sure the key is in the proper position for programming.