The simple answer is yes! In most situations a locksmith will be able to assist you with sorting a new car key. If you have an existing working car key it is generally quicker and easier for a locksmith to create a new key for you. Without any key the locksmith will need to decode your cars computer system with diagnostic equipment and imprint your locks to be able to code the key required correctly.
If your car was made from 1998 onward there is a good chance it has a transponder chip in it. These were introduced in Australia around 1996 to deter vehicle theft. The chip in a transponder key communicates with the cars computer system. The transponder key is what communicates with your cars immobiliser. It is this system which prevents the wrong key operating in the car.
One of the most common car key problems is a loss of connection with a car’s ECU. Typically, when you insert your key into the ignition hole, it sends a unique code to the ECU.
The system recognizes this code and allows the car to start. Unfortunately, this system can experience problems. In such cases, the system fails to recognize the unique code. In turn, this stops the car from starting.
Some modern key fobs still require a key blade to activate the ignition switch, even if the vehicle doors are unlocked by remote control. These blades are strong and rarely break or bend, but with constant usage, the blade may become loose from the fob, preventing it from fitting closely into the ignition opening. This is particularly commonplace in more recent models of car, in which the key blades are less central to the design or are intended solely as an emergency backup, whereas older keys tended to be more robustly built.
Most car key fob issues have to do with the batteries. When they die, the fob stops working. So, the simple solution is to change the battery and see if it works. If not, try out your second fob. It should work. If you still have a problem, chances are there is a problem with the locks. But always keep in mind that fobs might give you problems if components of their tiny mechanism break too.
Your car keys are too valuable not to work well. But since problems cannot be entirely avoided and these systems are too sensitive for you to repair, always keep the number of Adelaide Car Locksmith with you. At least, that’s our advice.
Think of laser-cut transponder keys as transponder keys with a bit of extra security. These are laser-cut to exact specifications and require extensive knowledge of rekeying and locksmithing. A locksmith who specializes in automotive rekeying can often make laser-cut keys for a lot less than you’d pay at the dealership.
These are also more and more common these days. Remote/key combos are exactly what they sound like: a combination remote and key. You have the security of the key being programmed to your car, but the convenience of choosing between the button or key to access it.
You can replace your lost car key at a locksmith, even if you don’t have the original key.
If your car was made from 1998 onward there is a good chance it has a transponder chip in it. These were introduced in Australia around 1996 to deter vehicle theft. The chip in a transponder key communicates with the cars computer system. The transponder key is what communicates with your cars immobiliser. It is this system which prevents the wrong key operating in the car.
