In 1980’s the BMW and General Motors began creating and developing what was called “smart Keys’. This made it difficult for thieves to take the cars. There were glitches that needed to be worked out but over the years it has come a long way.
Technology is moving fast and over the last few decades, the automotive industry has changed the most. This change has taken place because of the electronic aspects of how the vehicle operates with electronic ignitions and auto-start up options. About half of the late model vehicles on the road today have electronic options that do require computer chip keys to start.
Automotive locksmith in Richmond Hill have an important part in the automotive industry because they have become certified in this particular area. They own a stock blank computer chip key, or transponder key as part of their necessary equipment. If you lose or damage your key, they can duplicate it. Because there are different electronic codes, which are in different type of vehicles, this blank key will allow them to program the electronic codes into the blank key so you can use them.
The ignition key is made up of a computer chip that has copper wiring. This wiring is embedded inside a plastic head or a rubber head. It uses standard Radio Frequency Identification or RFID in order to communicate between the chip and the ignition. The ignition, when turned on, will signal the vehicle’s computer, which will then signal the key. The key will use these signals to begin emitting a code that contains 32 digits to the computer on the vehicle.
The computer will then decipher the signal to make sure that it is a legitimate signal and then begins the process of starting the ignition. If the signal was not valid or if the chip key malfunctions, the vehicle will not turn on. A copy of the computer chip can be duplicated to match the teeth on the ignition key however, if there is not computer chip found in the head then it is not able to communicate with the computer in the vehicle and the key will just be able to unlock the door and manually start the vehicle.
Chip keys are out there because automobiles become stolen. The price to assure one’s vehicle or at least reduce the risk is very expensive. This new technology makes it impossible for thieves to get into a vehicle with ease. By the time that they do get in, the vehicle alarm is triggered or they may be caught. Vehicle insurance is a requirement and the cost of the insurance is increasing because of this crime. Automotive locksmith in Richmond Hill have the ‘know how’ and the techniques to program and cut keys of any model. Most of the Richmond Hill automotive locksmith have the latest gadgets and equipment to laser cut keys, program immobilizer and transponder keys.
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