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How Transponder Technology Works

February 22, 2017

Transponder Technology is Rather Interesting   Here at Redlands Lock & Key, we talk a lot about our transponder key services. Transponder keys have literally changed the way that vehicles are operated and, as such, we thought we should take some time to delve into a bit of the technical aspects that make transponder technology…

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Transponder Keys With Remote Start

December 14, 2016

Transponder Keys Can Help Keep You Warm This Winter   Picture this: you wake up from a restful night of sleep in your warm bed only to find that the fates have decided to dump ten inches of snow from the sky overnight. Now, as a responsible person, you realize that you need to go…

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3 Common Transponder Key Myths

November 22, 2016

Transponder Keys Aren’t That Mysterious   In the world of modern car keys, the transponder key reigns supreme. These keys have made it much harder for potential thieves to make away with your vehicle, and are a mandatory feature for new production model vehicles. Even with their widespread use, however, many people still don’t know…

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Programming Your New Transponder Key

October 18, 2016

Transponder keys require special replacement practices   Replacing your car’s key is not as simple as it once was. In the old days you could very easily get a duplicate key made at your local hardware store, and have as many spares as you wanted for a relatively cheap price. With the advent of the…

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Your Guide To Transponder Keys

September 21, 2016

If your vehicle was built after 1995, it is likely that your car’s key contains a transponder chip. This chip, usually located in the main body of the key, communicates with your car’s on board computer through the use of radio waves. Through this process, your vehicle will recognize that the key detected in the…

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