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Does this situation sound familiar? You walk up to your car, open the door, turn the key and your vehicle doesn’t start. You try to start the car again, but it still doesn’t start. Has this ever happened to you? If you own a transponder key, it may sound like a very familiar situation. You thought all was well with your key but it was unable to start the car.
This is just one of the many problems that you may face with your transponder key. At A1 Elmwood Park Locksmith in Elmwood Park, IL we deal with all issues that you may face with a transponder key. Once you have a problem, come pay us a visit or give us a call. We are always available to assist you. Not in the area? Most locksmiths will deal with this sort of issue!
When you were shopping around for a vehicle, you may have heard a sales pitch about transponder keys and how they are better than regular keys. Of course, you value your safety. So, instead of opting for a car that has regular keys, you opted for the safer version- a car that comes with transponder keys.
At the time, this seemed like a much better option and it really is. However, there are some things that can go wrong with transponder keys that you would not experience with a regular car key. All these problems occur because of the transponder chip that is inside the key.
In fact, the major difference between the transponder key and a regular car key is the presence of the transponder chip. Of course, this is a big difference. The transponder chip has to correspond with the vehicle’s computer to start the car. If it is missing or not working, your vehicle won’t start.
This is much different from a regular key which only needs to match up with the grooves in the lock so the car can start. So, the sales pitch you heard about transponder keys being safer was true. It’s just that they can experience way more problems than a regular car key and you won’t hear that part in the sales pitch.
Maybe you haven’t had any problems with your transponder keys so far. But, there are several things that can go wrong. Transponder keys are all susceptible to the same problems that can happen to regular keys. Plus, there is the transponder chip which can undergo problems too. Here are some problems that you may experience.
There are several reasons why your key may get stuck in the ignition. It could be a problem with the key itself or it can be a problem with the ignition cylinder. If you think your key is stuck, check to make sure your steering wheel is in the correct position, you are in the correct gear and there are no alarm features that would prevent it from coming out the ignition. No matter what, do not tug on the key too hard. You may end up breaking it.
If your key falls, it may open up. Since the chip inside is so small, it may fall out without you noticing. When you are putting your key back together, make sure that the transponder chip is intact. Otherwise, you will end up with a key that can do just about everything except start the vehicle. If you cannot find the transponder chip to put it back inside the key, you will have to get a new one.
It is not uncommon for car keys to get broken and transponder keys are no different. In many cases, you can avoid breaking your car keys. Many people use their keys for tasks other than starting the car or opening the doors. Make sure you do not follow in their footsteps. Your key should not be used to open bottles, clean small areas or any other task that it is not intended for. Once you use your key for these tasks, you make it more susceptible to breakage.
Lost keys are no joke. You never know whose hands they can end up in. When it comes on to your car, if you lose your keys, the usual suggestion is a replacement key. While some people may change their locks, most people won’t. In many cases, people just hope that the car keys will not fall into the wrong hands and their vehicle will not get stolen.
Bent keys are problematic because they are much more delicate. At any moment, your bent key can break. If you have other keys, it is best to use them instead of the bent one. While it may work very well in its bent state, you never know when it will break. Plus, if it does break, a piece of it may get stuck in the ignition cylinder and, of course, that would be more problems for you.
If you have a problem with your transponder key, you basically have two options- take it to the dealer or get a locksmith. The dealer’s rate is usually much more expensive than the locksmith, which is why many people usually opt for locksmith services.
But, how can you prevent a reoccurrence of the problem? Well, once it is not manufacturer related, it may be a bit easy to prevent damage to your transponder key or other types of problems.
The key is making sure that you take care of your key. Try not to drop it for the chip to fall out and do not use it for any other task apart from opening the car doors and starting the car. But, if you do end up with a problem with your transponder key, A1 Elmwood Park Locksmith in Elmwood Park, IL can assist you. Not in our area? Make sure you find a reputable locksmith that works in your area to help you.
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Does this situation sound familiar? You walk up to your car, open the door, turn the key and your vehicle doesn’t start. You try to start the car again, but it still doesn’t start. Has this ever happened to you? If you own a transponder key, it may sound like a very familiar situation. You thought all was well with your key but it was unable to start the car.