xk531 and 5101

I don't know if you can cut the antenna loop or not. I'm sure someone else can advise you on that.

It definitely sounds like your bypass isn't programmed or working right. If necessary, remove what you need to to get it wrapped around the igntion good. I know I had to removed the multifunction stalk in my Jeep Liberty to get at the ignition.

only cut the loop for euro cars.

this is a bypass problem. make you its programmed properly, and the loop is firmly placed and zip tied into place.

i dont use xpresskits so i have no idea about programming. some units require you two program the bypass twice. once for tranpsonder override, and once for door locks etc.

you will need to remove the steering wheel cover if you can. best way to get access to the barrel

I don't believe the bypass needs to be powered up for programming. Logically thinking, there is no power source for your key, is there?

For what it's worth, whenever I run the antenna loop around the ignition barrel, I use electrical tape. Wrap the antenna around the barrel as directed and then follow it by four or five nice tight wraps of electrical tape. The tape has some elasticity to it so it keeps the antenna perfectly in place. That's just my way of doing it though.

Like I said earlier, when I installed the bypass in my Jeep Liberty I had to remove the multifunction stalk(turn signal, headlight, and wiper switch) mounted on top of the steering colmun. It was the only way I could get at the igntion barrel. Fortunately, in my case, the multifunction stalk just lifted right up. There wasn't anything securing it to the steering column once the outer shroud was off.

Yeah. The torx screw are probably a T-20. Once you remove those there might be a couple snaps on the dash side that hold the shroud halves together. They just pull apart. You'll just have to wiggle the shroud halves apart.