Tacoma Lock And Locksmith Transponder Key Programming Tacoma, WA

The spike in car thefts between the 1970s and 1990s pushed the automotive industry to redefine the security measures installed in vehicles. Evidently, the mechanical lock & key systems weren’t doing a great job at keeping the vehicles safe. Most keys could be copied easily and even with no keys, the vehicles could easily be hotwired. To prevent all that, in 1995, a new piece of tech was introduced that managed to revolutionize vehicle security – the transponder keys.

What are they?

• The key blade’s intricacy makes duplication quite difficult
• Vehicles cannot be hotwired
• The chip must be programmed precisely and hence, cannot be reproduced easily
• Bolsters vehicle security and reduces possibility of theft

Who can program transponder keys?

WE CAN:

• Repair:
  Sometimes, a faulty chip or physical damage may cause your key to malfunction. Our technicians can examine the key, and attempt to salvage it without making a new one from scratch.
• Replace:​
  In case you’ve lost the keys, we can carry out transponder key programming on a new chip and ensure that it works with your vehicle. Replacement doesn’t take us more than an hour.
• Reconfigure:​
  In case your key is stolen, you simply cannot dismiss it and operate your vehicle with a spare. There’s a high chance the stolen key could be used on your car. Our experts can wipe out old key information and reconfigure the system so that it answers to a new key.