Why Do Manufacturers Use Transponder Keys?
They are used to prevent the car from being hot wired. The car will not start if the device at the switch does not detect the low level signal from the key. If a copied key is used without the proper signal, the car will not start. If someone tries to hot wire the car, the car will not start because there is no signal from the key. How Can I Tell If I Have A Transponder Key? In most cases, the plastic part of the key will be thicker than a key without a transponder. This is not always the case, but it is a good indication. Another test is to wrap the plastic part of the key with several layers of tin foil and then try to start the car. If it does not start, there is a transponder present. There are some exceptions to this rule, but not many. What Does This Have To Do With Remote Car Starters? In their most basic form, a remote car starter is “hot wiring” your car in a very precise and controlled way. If the car does not detect the signal from the key, your remote starter will fail to s
