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Car Key cutting car Explained

Car key cutting is more than just shaping an object of metal. It is a complex procedure that ensures safety, functionality, and longevity of the keys.

It is not unusual to lose your car key or have it break off in the lock. You will need an alternative car key to ensure that you are able to drive your vehicle at all times.

Transponder Keys

Transponder chips are likely to 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 the onboard computers of your vehicle when you turn the key. The onboard computer detects the digital serial number inside the chip and allows the car to start if it is the correct one. This prevents car thieves from hijacking your vehicle, as they would need to know the unique serial number.

The microchip in your car key sends an unintentional radio signal to the receiver inside the car. The radio signal activates microchip, which then transmits an informational code to the car's onboard computer. The car will be able to recognize this code and only allow it to start only if the key is the correct one. This will stop the use of "hot wiring" and other methods of stealing cars.

Car keys with chips can be created at a locksmith that offers these services. They are also available at certain automotive stores like AutoZone. These stores offer a wide selection of keys, and can assist you in choosing the best one for your car. They can also help you program the chip to your vehicle, which is necessary to use it.

Laser cut keys are more secure than flat keys. These keys have an cylinder for locking that is more difficult to pick, and they are only duplicated using expensive laser key cutting equipment or specialized software. This technology is most common in high-end cars however, it is now available on many affordable models.

The VATS (vehicle-anti-theft system) key is a different type of key that's difficult to duplicate. The keys are black with a resistor on the key blade that is programmed with one of 15 possible values to stop them from starting a vehicle that it's not designed to. These keys are more expensive to buy and require a special key programming machine that can only be found at a few locksmiths.

VATS Keys

Before transponder keys and cars with computer chips built in to control the ignition, GM used a system called VATS (Vehicle Anti-Theft System). VATS utilizes a key that has an internal resistor to ensure that the correct key was used to start the car. The VATS pellet that is black in the middle of a VATS Key is not a smart chip as used on the majority of modern keys. It's just carbon or a block which is sized to provide an electrical resistance value.

GM used 15 different resistance values for the VATS pellets and attached the key's blade to ensure that, when the key is turned on the ignition a coded signal will be sent to the module. If the signal is in line with the one of the transistors in a VATS pellet then the relay in the starter circuit will be activated and the engine will start to run. This isn't a way to make a car theft proof, but it will delay the thief by at minimum 15 to 20 minutes.

Unfortunately, after a long period of usage, the VATS module in your car could start to wear out. Each time a key is inserted into the ignition, it moves two tiny wires within the ignition, and, over time, the wires could start to break. When enough wires have been broken the signal is lost to the module and the car won't start.

The good news is that you can fix this problem yourself at home by decoding your own VATS key. It's not hard to determine the resistance of a key using a multimeter. All you need to do is put one of the leads of your ohm meter on the metal prongs that are sticking out on both sides of the key. Then look at the display of the ohmmeter to find out the resistance of your key.

This is a great way to test a new key and determine whether it works in your car. Just be sure to remove the key from the ignition prior to testing it, otherwise the new key could have an incorrect VATS value and not work in your car.

Smart Key Fobs

Today's key fobs can do more than unlock or start the car. They also function as used as a security device and security measure against theft, with many of them having advanced features that the owners might not even know about. They can remotely lock and unlock your doors, emit noises that help you find your car in a parking space or allow you to call your vehicle by pressing a button on your smartphone. That's a lot more than you could ever think of from a standard keychain remote. Unfortunately, all that extra capabilities also means that smart key fobs may be pricier to replace than standard keychain remotes. They also require programming by the dealer.

In fact, some retailers will charge upwards of $100 to replace one smart key fob. That's a lot to pay for a device that spends much of its time jostled around in purses and pockets, where it can be easily dropped, damaged or exposed to extreme moisture and temperatures. Fortunately, some automakers have developed ways to protect smart key fobs from common types of electronic threats like relay attacks. These are often used in combination with remote-start hacks that allow thieves to gain access to your vehicle's settings by transmitting false signals from a nearby transmitter.

To safeguard a smart fob to protect it, you can place it in a metal casing or put it in an RFID blocking case. This will stop the transmission of these signals. The ease of use of this technology is compromised if have to remove your key fob each time you want to use it from the protective case.

Fortunately, some newer car-insurance policies and auto club memberships and extended warranty insurance policies will pay for the cost of replacing a fob or reimburse you for a lost fob. You can also avoid paying new-car dealer fees by having your fob cloned at a hardware or locksmith retailer that provides key-fob cloning.

For most drivers who want to buy a new key fob depends on the importance of your car's keyless entry and push-button starter functions are. In any case, you should always have an extra fob or key in case you lose it. Batteries Plus offers a large range of replacement fobs that will fit on most cars and trucks. Additionally, we provide a quick, convenient service that costs roughly 50% less than what you'd pay 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 start the car, as long as you haven't exchanged them for a smart key or remote key. The only drawback to using a traditional car key is that you must physically insert it into the ignition to start the engine. If your traditional car key has been damaged or lost it is necessary to visit the Gainesville Locksmith to have a new one created.

Depending on how long has passed since you last had your keys cut, there are several different alternatives to choose from when it comes time to get another copy made. Certain keys are cut with mechanical machines or lasers, while others are cut with added security features.

Some of these modern features that are included in modern keys include encryption and other anti-theft mechanisms. The encryption ensures that only the correct key is used to start your car which makes it harder for thieves to duplicate or pick locks. Other anti-theft features include transponder chips that are embedded in the key to communicate with your car and make it only work when it's within a specific distance of your car.

If you choose to use a conventional, standard key, a locksmith is able to make a new one with a standard key cutting machine which can be purchased at most hardware stores. This is cheaper than a key fob, or a transponder, and you will still be able to use your locks, trunk, and doors.

Another option is to have the traditional car keys substituted with a laser-cut version that has a unique pattern. The first time these keys were introduced was in the late 1990s, and are a popular choice for those who wish to add extra protection to their vehicles. Laser cut keys typically have special transponder chips that are specifically programmed to work with the specific vehicle you own. If the chips aren't present in your car it won't be able to respond to the signals coming from the key and won't start.