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Car Key Cutting Explained

Car key cutting is much more than just forming the metal. It is a complicated process that ensures security, functionality and longevity of keys.

It is not unusual to lose keys to your car, or have them break in the lock. To ensure that you are able to always drive your vehicle, you will require a replacement key cut.

Transponder Keys

Transponder chips are likely be added to cars that were built in the last 20 years. These microchips are in the key's handle and send a signal to your vehicle's onboard computers when you use the key. The onboard computer is able to verify the serial number digitally of the chip prior to allowing the car to start. This stops thieves from hijacking your vehicle since they'd need to be aware of the unique serial number.

The microchip in the key sends a low-level signal the receiver within the car. This radio signal activates the microchip that then transmits the instructions to the onboard computer of the car. The car will only start when it recognizes the code. This stops "hot wiring" or other methods of stealing cars.

Car keys with chips can be made by an authorized locksmith who offers these services. They can also be bought at some automotive retailers, such as AutoZone. They have a vast selection of keys and can help you get the right one for your vehicle. They can help you program your vehicle's chip, which is required to operate the device.

Laser cut keys are more secure than flat keys. These keys are more secure than traditional flat keys due to the fact that they have locks that are more difficult to pick. They can only be duplicated using expensive laser key cutting equipment, or with specialized software. This type of technology is typically found in high-end cars, but it is now available in a variety of affordable cars as well.

The VATS (vehicle-anti-theft system), key is another type of key that's difficult to duplicate. They have a resistor that is black on the blade of the key. It can be programmed to any of fifteen possible values to stop it from starting a car that's not designed to. These keys are expensive and require a key programming machine, which is only available at a few locksmiths.

VATS Keys

Before the days of transponder keys as well as cars with built-in computer chips to control the ignition of a car, GM used something called VATS (Vehicle Anti-Theft System). VATS uses a key with a resistor embedded in it to verify that the correct key was used to start the car. The black VATS Pellet that is located in the middle of the VATS Key isn't an electronic chip that is like those found on most modern keys. It is simply carbon or a block which is sized to provide an electrical resistance.

GM used 15 different resistances for VATS pellets and attached them to key blades so that when the key was turned in the ignition a coded signal is sent to the module. If it matches the resistance value of the transistor in the VATS pellet the relay in the starter circuit is activated and the engine starts to run. This doesn't make a vehicle secure from theft however it can delay the thief by at least 15 to 20 minutes.

Unfortunately, after a long period of usage, the VATS module in your car can start to wear out. Each time the key is inserted into the ignition it moves two very small wires inside the ignition, and, over time, the wires may start to break. Once enough wires are broken, the signal to the module gets not received and it will not start the car.

You can solve this problem at home yourself by decoding your VATS code. It's not hard to determine the resistance value of a key using the multimeter. You can determine the resistance value by putting one of the leads on the prongs made of metal on both sides of your key.

This is a great method to test out a new key and see whether it will work in your vehicle. Make sure you remove the key from the ignition prior to testing it, or else the new key could have an incorrect VATS number and will not work in your car.

Smart Key Fobs with Smart Keys

Today's key fobs are more than just a way to unlock or start the car. They also function as used as a security device and theft deterrent, with many of them incorporating advanced features that owners may not even know about. They can lock and unlock your door from a distance and make chirping sounds to assist you in finding your vehicle when you're in a hurry, or allow you to call it up by pressing a button. This is more functionality than you get from a standard keychain remote. Unfortunately, all that added features also means that smart key fobs can be pricier to replace than standard keychain remotes and they typically need to be programmed by the dealer.

In fact, some dealers will charge up to $100 to replace a single smart key fob. That's a huge sum to pay for something that spends much of its time snagging around in purses and pockets, where it is easily damaged, dropped or exposed to moisture and extreme temperatures. Fortunately there are automakers who have developed ways to safeguard smart key fobs from common types of electronic attacks like relay attacks. They are usually paired with a remote start hack that allows thieves access to your vehicle's settings by the transmission of a fake signal from another transmitter close to.

To safeguard a smart fob, you can store it in a casing made of metal or put it in an RFID blocking case. This will prevent the transmission of these signals. The convenience of the technology is compromised if you need to take your key fob out every time you use it from the case.

Fortunately, a few of the latest car insurance policies such as auto club memberships and extended warranty coverages will pay for the cost of replacing a fob or reimburse you for the lost fob. You can also avoid paying new-car dealership fees by having your fob cloned at a hardware or locksmith store that offers key-fob-cloning services.

For the majority of drivers who are buying an extra key fob will depend on the importance of your car's keyless entry and push-button starter functions are. Always keep a spare key or fob on hand in the event that you lose yours. Batteries Plus offers a large choice of replacement fobs that will fit on most cars and trucks. In addition, our quick and convenient service costs about 50% less than the price you would spend at the dealership.

Traditional Keys

Traditional keys for cars are a single piece of metal that has a series of grooves cut into it to fit into a particular lock. They can unlock your locks and also start the car, as long as you don't swap them out to a smart or remote key. The only drawback to using a traditional key is that it has to be physically put into the ignition to start the vehicle. If your traditional key is lost, damaged or stolen, you'll need to visit the Gainesville locksmith to have new keys made from the blank.

Based on the amount of time that has passed since you last cut your keys, there are several different options available for you to select from when it comes to having another copy. Certain keys utilize mechanical cutting machines to produce copies, while others use laser-cut keys that have been specifically designed with enhanced security features in mind.

Some of these features that come with the modern-day keys include encryption as well as other anti-theft mechanisms. Encryption makes sure that only the correct key is used to start your vehicle making it much more difficult for thieves to duplicate keys or pick locks. Other security features that prevent theft include transponder chips that are embedded into the keys to connect with your car and make it only function when it's within a specific distance of your vehicle.

If you choose to use a traditional, standard key, a locksmith is able to make a new one with a standard key cutting machine that can be found at many hardware stores. This is cheaper than using an electronic key fob or transponder key, and you'll still be able to operate your doors, locks and trunk.

Another option is to have your standard car key replaced with a laser-Cut New Car Key Near Me version that has a unique pattern. These keys were introduced in the early 1990s and are a popular option for those looking to protect their vehicles. Laser cut keys are typically equipped with transponder chips that are programmed to work only with your vehicle. If these chips aren't present in your vehicle it won't receive the signals from the emergency key cutting and won't start.