What happens if your car keys are stolen?
The keys can be completely removed from the car rendering them useless and unable to start the car. We can also deprogram remote locking fobs. Most thieves are opportunists and steel keys without even being too sure which car they belong to.
Do you need a new key to start your car?
If required a new key can be made to fit your existing locks and start the car. It is also possible to change locks so the mechanical key will no longer turn in the ignition and door locks. This will cost much more than just replacing the key and is not always necessary.
When do I need to relearn the security key?
Start the If the vehicle starts and runs normally, the relearn is complete. If additional keys need to be relearned: Insert the next key to be Turn the key to the “ON” position within 10 seconds of removing the previously used key. Wait for security light to turn It should happen fairly quickly.
What happens if you tell the police you Lost Your Keys?
The police will not have an issue if you inform them that you found your lost keys and that they weren’t stolen after all. The only way you’ll get in trouble is if you found your lost keys and failed to inform the police, causing them to continue a fruitless investigation.
What happens if you have your car keys stolen?
Having your car keys stolen can be merely a minor inconvenience to some. To others, it can be a nightmare compounded by the fact that most of us carry our house keys on the same key ring. If we keep our car’s registration or insurance card in the car, it then becomes possible for the thief to easily find out where we live.
What does it mean when your car key won’t start?
This is a method to prevent unauthorized keys from starting the car. In other words, keys must be programmed into the car’s computer to start the car. If everything works fine, but the car won’t start, it means that either the key isn’t program or you have the wrong chip value for the key.
How long does it take to put a new key in the ignition?
Insert the new key you want to program and turn the ignition cylinder to ON position. After 8-15 seconds the security light will go on for about 3 seconds. Once you see the security light on for 3 seconds, it means the new key has been programmed and can start the car. To add additional keys, repeat steps 1-10.
Why do I need a transponder key to start my car?
A transponder key has a small computer chip inside that communicates with your car’s engine, and this type of key is almost always standard for cars today. Transponder keys must be used to start the car’s engine; if the car’s engine doesn’t get a signal from the key, its immobiliser keeps it from starting by any other means.