Fixed: Lonsdor KH100+ Can’t Identify PH0440B “No chip detected”

Problem: The Lonsdor KH100+ is unable to identify PH0440B Smart Key, it says: “No chip detected, probably it’s placed improperly”. It keeps failing even I take off its key shell and try different positions.

What should I do, any ideas?
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Solution
Try the steps if the indicator can flash when pressing a key button.
1. Try the menu to check if KH100+ can read key info: Special functions >> FT Smart Key >> 8A type >> Get version info;
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2. Upgrade Lonsdor KH100 Plus programmer;
3. Upgrade PH0440B key: Special functions >> FT Smart Key >> 8A type >> Upgrade Smart Key
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Now you can go back “Identify and copy” menu to try again.
The problem can be solved.

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