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Transponder Key Problems and Solutions

Most people who own newer model cars will use a transponder key. If you’re able to push a button and unlock your car doors or start the engine, you have a transponder key. It offers a great deal of convenience for those who own one. Some will also let the owner open their trunk without putting the key in the keyhole. A transponder key has a chip that sends signals to the computer associated with their car. The signal is unique to only your car. As soon as the computer notices the signal from your transponder key it will unlock your steering column and activate the car’s ignition. Manufacturers are making this type of car key because they offer convenience and seem to be favored over standard keys now-a-days. Our locksmiths at Pflugerville Locksmiths in Pflugerville, TX can program and reprogram transponder keys. We do it practically everyday. Our locksmiths will tell you that owning a transponder key is more expensive than owning a standard key. This is for various reasons but one of them is simply because of the convenience they offer to motorists. However, as appealing as the transponder key might sound, there are some drawbacks.

You would definitely want to consider having an extra transponder key programmed when you get your car. In most cases, the dealership will offer you an additional key. It they do not ask you about it, make an inquiry as to whether or not they would be willing to provide you with an additional transponder key. They are usually willing to do so to get you to buy a car. The reason we make this recommendation is because it would be less of an inconvenience to rely on a locksmith or a friend, who may have your key. You should negotiate with the salesperson about their throwing an extra transponder key into the price of the car. If you happen to experience any problems once you have your transponder key, instead of towing your car to the dealership, a locksmith service will usually come to your location and resolve the issue for you.

Transponder keys make stealing your car more difficult. Even though this is the case, if you ever lose your key or it is stolen, the car thief wouldn’t have a problem taking your car. If you are in a rush and your key falls out in a parking area, all the thief has to do is continue pressing the button until the right door is unlocked. Keep another transponder key so that we can reprogram it so that no one is able to steal your car with the existing transponder key.

Lost Transponder Key

It happens to the best of us, lost keys! Yes, you might misplace your keys or simply lose them. Don’t panic, when this occurs, there are some practical options for you. While a standard key is definitely easier to replace, you can lose it too. The difference is that you can simply go to your local Wal-Mart and just have another key made. This isn’t the case when it comes to a transponder key. If you’re getting one from the dealership, you’ll have some red tape to go through. If you don’t know if you actually lost your key or it was stolen, you risk your car being stolen. You can call a locksmith to bring you another transponder key, which they will program on the spot. Don’t leave your car because if someone has found your key, as mentioned earlier, they can drive off with it. Be careful and cautious.

Things to Do If You’re Transponder Key Stops Working
There are several reasons why you’re key might stop working. Here are a few of them.

  • Communication Problem

If your transponder key is not correctly communicating with the computer, this will not enable the features to work. The computer chip will need to be reprogrammed. A locksmith can come to wherever you are to program it from your location.

  • Manufacturer Defects

When you have a manufacturer defect you might be able to receive another one if it is under warranty. If you find out that it isn’t, unfortunately, you’ll have to buy another one. Research where you can buy one that is affordable before heading back to the dealership where it will be most expensive.

  • Something in Ignition

You may have something very small inside your ignition; this can create a problem with your transponder key. You can rely on a locksmith to determine what the problem is and remove it without causing damage to your ignition. They generally do not have to replace the ignition switch.

These are the common issues that motorists with transponder keys face. There are likely some additional reasons. If you find that you’re having trouble with your transponder key just remember that using the services of a locksmith who will come to you to address the problem, is most economical.

If you chip is coming out of your transponder key, don’t put a piece of tape over it to keep it in, have it repaired as soon as possible. If the chip falls out you will no longer be able to use the key. In many cases the motorists assumes that the chip is a battery and can easily be replaced. When your chip falls out, it can be very disruptive for most motorists. If you want to be able to continue the use of your transponder key, don’t wait to have the chip replaced or fixed, do it now!

There is no doubt about it; a transponder key is very convenient to have. If you’re reading this we would assume you have a transponder key. However, you may or may not have experienced any of the aforementioned problems. Now that you have read this article, you will be prepared in the event that any of these things should happen to you. It is often when one does not know what to do that they begin to panic and make bad decisions.