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Keys stolen or lost

A key replacement can be an extremely time-consuming and costly process. In addition to the expense of a new key you could need to have the vehicle tow and your car's computer chip repaired with the new key, which can be quite costly.

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If you find your key, you can examine the code that is stamped on the bow. This information will allow you to determine if the key is the correct key for the seat keys you are using.

Transponder Chip Keys

The transponder key, also known as a chip key or key FOB (fob that controls your key) is one of the most commonly used types of keys for cars. They've been around over 20 years and are designed to prevent theft by sending a coded signal when put into the ignition of your car.

Transponders are microchip embedded in the plastic cover of your car key. When the key is inserted in a key FOB or ignition in your car, it sends a low-level radio signal the vehicle's Engine Control Unit (ECU). The ECU recognizes the unique serial number of the chip and responds accordingly - if the signal matches it, the engine is able to start.

Transponder chips aren't foolproof, but they are a great way of reducing car theft. The idea behind these kinds of car keys is actually quite old-fashioned and dates to World War 2 era military planes that used coded messaging to distinguish them from enemy planes.

A locksmith can make a duplicate transponder in case you're locked out and require a new. This procedure is more complicated than rekeying a standard key because the chip in the new key needs to match the receiver of the car's system. Because of this, buying an additional transponder from a dealer is usually more expensive.

Laser Cut Keys

Contrary to standard mechanical cut keys, which only permit the key to be turned in one direction the laser cut keys have grooves cut out on both sides. This makes them harder to copy and can only be inserted into the lock or ignition on either side. Also referred to as sidewinder key, these are a step above the transponder key/chip keys that are standard and provide more security in the event of theft.

To create a laser key the locksmith has to recognize the cuts from the key fob that is already in place to determine the type of blank to be used. The locksmith then has to set up the machine that cuts keys to cut the key in line with the initial cuts. This requires a higher-end key cutting machine than traditional wheel-based duplicators available in hardware stores.

Although they are more expensive than a standard key, they do offer additional security for your vehicle. Laser keys are not duplicated using the same equipment that produce a standard edge-cut key. This stops the practice of "key-jumping," where a car key is programmed for different vehicles, allowing it to turn the lock, or even start the engine. Additionally, these kinds of keys are only available by a dealer or a professional locksmith.