Things To Know About Chip Keys- Good & Bad


by webmanoj123 - Date: 2010-07-22 - Word Count: 395 Share This!

Technology has incorporated in everything, so into our car keys - called transponder keys. Transponder keys are chips based keys for the vehicles. The installation of immobilizer systems utilizing transponder technology has become must for every vehicle to protect it from being stolen. Today, transponder technology is redefining the way vehicles are being protected by combating auto theft.

The Good
Yes, transponder based immobilization is an effective deterrent against auto theft. A radio frequency 'chip' is embedded in the head of the key that transmits a unique digital code to the car, where the car is programmed in a way that it recognizes each key. The car does not start unless a properly programmed key is used to start the car. This way the car is being protected from stolen when traditional methods of lock manipulation, forcing or breaking is used. No matter how strong or best lock you use, but the possibility of breaking it is still there. That is why, electronic immobilization is considered as an ideal solution for the protection for your car.

The Bad
This associated component in the car costs more. The system immobilize your car electronically but the charges for this service is usually high that causes an inconvenience to the users. However, if we consider the extra security it provides, we are okay with the money spent on it. Another aspect could be its programing procedures that vary considerably even if a unique digital code is induced in the transponder key for transmission. The third drawback it has is that the transponder digital code is sometimes cloned to another key. In such cases, diagnostic or on-board programing is not necessary as long as one key is available. The details of programming transponder keys vary, depending upon the model, and the date and year it was manufactured.

Here are the common ways given with the help of which the system can be made exclusive, which are;
Establishing vehicle specific PIN codes is necessary for key programming.
The use of proprietary transponder chips.
The necessity of proprietary diagnostic equipment for key programming.
Using special encrypted codes within the car's on-board system.

The transponder immobilization systems are generally an assured solution against auto theft with its highly effective technology that protects car from see, break and drive away theft. Therefore, we can say that for protection of your vehicles, there is nothing better than incorporating transponder systems.

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