Cicero Transponder Key Programming
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Most vehicle manufacturers have utilized transponder keys in their production at one time or another, which includes all the big names, like Chevrolet, Ford, Mercedes, Toyota, Honda, and so on. Ford was the first company to enact transponder key technology with mass-production of vehicles in the mid-1990s. Our locksmiths are all transponder key duplication and programming experts using the latest equipment to quickly and affordably perform our services. Even better, our locksmiths are capable of coming directly to you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in order to perform this and other valuable automotive security services.
What is a Transponder Key and Why Does it Require Programming?
Transponder keys represent a form of antitheft security that was popularized in the 1990s. Before transponder keys were developed and implemented, vehicle thefts and other similar crimes were rising and drivers were alarmed. Transponder keys were developed in response to this problem and were found to be very effective at lowering the risk of vehicle-related crimes in a cost-effective manner.
So what is a transponder key? You may or may not have heard this common term before. Since a basic car key has a limited amount of cut combinations and the locks are not tamper-proof, that can leave a vehicle at risk. Transponder keys feature an electronic chip that is embedded in the key fob underneath a plastic protector that “speaks” with the ignition system when inserted into the lock slot. Each transponder chip is programmed with a completely unique numerical code that has to match the one from the ignition system in order to start the vehicle.
A transponder chip has to be programmed correctly in order for the vehicle the key is associated with to recognize the key. Occasionally, especially if the vehicle is older, a transponder key can lose its programming and need to be reprogrammed. Our professional locksmiths at Cicero Pro Locksmith offer this service as well as complete transponder key duplication. So what are the benefits of choosing our locksmiths to duplicate your transponder key over the competition or a dealership? Our automotive locksmiths bring our transponder key services directly to your location, no matter where you are in Cicero, Illinois, and can copy your key the same day you need us, usually within a short time. In addition, our transponder key services are far more affordable than the competition.