Indeed most car keys sold since 2001 now having a computer chip inside leaving hardware stores struggling to make duplicates that work.
Where to get a chip key made.
Automotive manufacturers use transponder keys also known as chip keys to make cars harder to steal.
Find key blanks at lowe s today.
While getting a car key replaced is a more involved process than replacing a standard door key many auto shops and home improvement stores make car key copies if you have an older car with a basic key the process is as simple as cutting the key blank to fit the door lock.
Solutions to the computer chip problem.
Unless the technology has changed the way my car works is the blank keys have chips in them already.
There are three main places you can get keys made these days.
I lost all the keys to my car and it has a chip.
I require a third key as a spare may sound a bit odd there are reasons why car is shared so both pairs of keys are out of the house most of the time.
When locks are made for the vehicle by the manufacturer a special keycode is saved with the vehicle i.
The three most common places are grocery and retail stores hardware stores and home improvement stores.
The major difference between a basic car key and a transponder key is that the chip in the transponder key must be programmed before it can start the vehicle.
However newer cars have laser cut or chip embedded transponder keys which may require cutting or.
However not all of those types of stores have key cutting services.
Chip keys have digital codes that enable them to communicate with vehicles fitted with transponder systems.
You can get a key made for a car.
The metal blade on the key is cut just like a conventional key.
Yes at the keyless shop we are able to make a key for your vehicle from your vin number.
I ll be sharing a little bit about which stores make keys and which don t.
I have a 2001 nissan maxima and 2 keys.
Where to get keys near me.
Each key has a unique digital code so you must place the right chip key in the ignition to start the car.
Is it possible to get a new one.