by Kyle Locksmith | Jun 8, 2016 | Automotive Keys, Keys
What type of keys do you have? If you don’t know the answer, don’t worry about it. At the end of the day, we sort of take for granted that our keys are always going to be there for us. We don’t really think about how they work. We just use the key, assume it’s going to work, and leave the matter at that. That is, however, until our keys don’t work anymore. Types Of Automotive Keys: Your car keys are essentially your link to your vehicle. Considering how important your car is to you, it makes sense to want to learn more about the different types of car keys that are available to you: • Transponder keys: These are perhaps the most common types of keys you can find these days. While there are numerous variations to transponder keys, the main component is that all of them feature microchips that have been coded and imbedded in plastic bodies. The code in the microchip is designed to detect the keys, when you place the keys in ignition. If the microchip becomes damaged or misplaced in any way, the car is not going to start. • Remote controls: One thing to remember is that your remote control is not the same as your transponder key. Virtually all cars released today include a remote control. Your remote control sends a signal that allows you to lock your car, unlock the car, or open the trunk. • Rolling codes: Slightly different from the transponder key, both of those products use codes. However, with rolling codes, the code is going to be different each...
