What Is Transponder Key - Pop A Lock Cedar Park
by Garry Fulton -
Almost all modern vehicles out on the road today equipped with some sort of transponder key. Honda, Nissan, Pontiac, GMC, Dodge, Buick, Lexus and Cadillac and nearly every auto manufacturer employs transponder keys and we hope this post will help you know more about them.
What is a Transponder Key?
Simply put, these keys have a radio-frequency controller chip inside of them. A computer near the ignition switch of the vehicle contain a receiver. The chip in the key sends a dedicated low level signal to the vehicle that can only be detected when the correct programmed key is in the switch.
Why Do Manufacturers of cars Use Transponder Keys?
Transponders are used to accomplishes prevention of car theft. The car will not start if the device on the ignition does not recognize the signal from the key. If a copied key is used without the correct programmed, the car will not start.
Why does this matter to me?
In the old days, substituting your Acura key was feasible at the hardware store, the local dealership or even at Walmart, nevertheless this accessibility was convenient not only to the owner, but to any person that had access to a key cutter could duplicate an extraneous set of key to get inside a stray car and drive away with no permission. At present, displacement Acura transponder chip key keys need to be done through a recognized dealer-ship or lawful lock-smith, the key need to be compiled and compatible to the auto and essentially, cloning keys turn to be more managed and as a side effect also a lot more overpriced.
How Can I Tell If I Have A Transponder Key?
- Go to this website and search your vehicle model, manufacturer of cars and year and submit a query for the results.
- In majority of cases, the plastic beak of the key will be thicker than a metal key blade. Another test is to cloak the plastic beak of the key with a number of tin foil layers and then attempt to start the engine. If the vehicle does not start, there is a transponder present.
- One more indication that you have a electronic key is by it's price. You can call your local dealer with your vehicle identification number and inquire for a key made cost. If the price is up to around $35, probably it is not a transponder key. If the price is over $50, it is most likely that a transponder is present!
Note: There are some exceptions, however not many.
What Does This Have To Do With Remote Car Starters?
In their most basic configuration, a remote car starter is “hot wiring” your vehicle in a highly controlled and precise way. If the vehicle does not recognize the signal from the key, your remote car starter will fail to start the engine.
How Do You Get Around This?
There are multifarious systems that are available to get around this obstacle during remote starting. These systems fool the car ECU into thinking that the key is in the switch. It is important to note that this is only happening while a remote starting phase. This process do not remove the protection that the transponder key furnishes, but only getting around it while on startup phase.
To sum up
Car lock-smiths has been installing remote starters long before transponder keys were available on any car. Equipped to the brim with top choice bypass modules manufacturers an automotive lock-smith know how to set them up them correctly.