Snapped ignition key

Hi guys

I've just went and snapped my ignition key and after a long walk home to get the spare I found out that it would not start the car. it would turn over but not start. I'm thinking the gray key must be an imobiliser key however I didn't think my Jimny had an imobliser fitted. (its an X reg 2001 Jimny JLX 4X4 without ABS).

For the life of me I don't know why I tried the following but it seemed to work and got the car started.

As I turned the spare key in the ignition I made sure the metal of the snapped key was touching the metal of the spare key and hay presto it started. I got home and tried it several more times and it worked again.

Is this right or am I missing something.

Also does anyone know how much a new key will cost from Suzuki in the UK.

there is a chip in the grey key & there is a sensor that is on the ignition barrol behind the plastic suround

as long as you hold the grey plasic bit next to the ignition it will pick up the signal & allow you to start the car

that black key has no chip in it so you can't start it with just that key

i know a few people who have snaped the chiped key , most just tape the snaped key inside the cowling and leave it there

Ah right thanks. So as long as I've got both keys with me I'll be OK until I get a new key?

yep, should be.

Thanks, It might have to do for a wile because no doubt new keys from Suzuki wont be cheap...!