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Q.I need to programme a chip to a 2010 MK6 Golf. I will use SuperVAG and Tango to programme the chip to the clockset. I have both a standard ID48 Chip and an ID48 emulator chip. Which one should I use?

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Q.I had to walk away from a Ford Kuga as my HU101 tool would not go in far enough as I couldn’t feel all 10 wafers - is this a different lock and is there a tool for it yet?

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I am having problems picking and decoding my Nissan Juke 2012 with my Lishi 2in1, I can’t feel wafers in all the positions?

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Q.I’m struggling on a Peugeot 207, 2007 year. The key programs fine and the engine starts but I can’t get the remote to work at all. I’ve done loads of these with no issue in the past but can’t get this one to work. The original key works fine though so I know the system is ok; I’ve tried 2 different new keys with the same result, the remote won’t work.

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Q.I programmed an Astra J vehicle and the security light stayed on and didn’t clear. The engine ran fine and the remote worked but the padlock light stays on. I tried clearing the fault codes but it still stays on - is there a way to clear this?

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Q.I had a 2016 Audi A4 with a 10 cut VAG lock on it. I couldn’t get full insertion due to the tool getting jammed on the handle set, is this normal?

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Q.Do you know if Truecode will program the Corsa E as it is not listed?

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Q.I went to a Renault Modus 2011 and I couldn’t get communication with the car at all - can you help?

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Q.I went to a job on a 2013 Berlingo and found that my VA2 2in1 wouldn’t pick up all of the wafers - am I doing something wrong?

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Q.I’ve tried to pick a Citroen DS3 lock fitted which was fitted with the VA2 lock. But, my pick will only pick up 5 of the 6 wafers and I can’t get it open - is my pick faulty?

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