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Old 04-29-2007, 12:10 AM
dukegrad98 dukegrad98 is offline
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Originally Posted by ILUVMILS View Post
You're correct, the "smart key" is powered inductively, by the EIS. You can remove the batteries from the key, and still start the engine.
Thanks for the explanations. Makes sense...it would suck to have a dead key battery and be unable to start the car. Then again, I've seen worse designs in the automotive world...

Cheers, John
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