KEYS EXPLAINED

As the oldest car key type, traditional car keys are not used anymore. Car enthusiasts are some of the only people who may have a traditional car key. When it comes to car shows, older vehicles typically need to be as original as possible, including the key, to be considered. Depending on the make, model, and year of your vehicle, Kar Keyz may not be able to produce a key for your car since some are too old or are no longer manufactured.

Traditional car keys are far and few between when it comes to replacements. Many collectors and enthusiasts need to visit a specialized business to get a replacement key. Traditional car keys were slowly phased out due to newer technologies. Eventually, the transponder key took its place as the most common type of key.

Transponder keys were invented and implemented to reduce car thefts in the United States. Since its implementation, transponder keys have become the dominant type of car key in the industry. The technology behind the transponder key has been used in other types of car keys and has paved the way toward newer technologies in car keys.  A chip is located in the head of the key. It communicates with a receiver within the vehicle. Once the receiver verifies the signal transmitted, it removes the ignition lock so the key can turn. This technology is used in other types of car keys like the remote head key and switchblade key

Usually paired with a blank or transponder key. The buttons act as a key fob where you can control your car’s locks, alarm, and trunk. 

 The remote head key is very similar to the transponder key in terms of the technology behind it. The only difference is the few buttons located in the head of the key. The buttons act as a key fob where you can control your car’s locks, alarm, and trunk. These buttons are typically found on a fob and paired with a transponder key. However, the remote head key combines these two elements. 

 The switchblade key resembles the remote head key more than the transponder key. It has buttons located on the head. The only difference is the key folds up into the head like that of a switchblade. Because of this feature, the key has gained the reputation of the switchblade key. The same technology used in transponder keys is used in this type of car key. 

 Fobik actually stands for Frequency Operated Button Ignition Key or Finger Operated Button Integrated Key depending on who you ask. The remote with the buttons for the door locks, remote start, etc. is actually the key in this situation. You insert the fobik remote into the ignition slot to start the car. 

In an emergency, say your key battery is dead, the key blade is usually hidden in the smart key. On many cars emergency starting is achieved by use of an inductive coupling. 

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Smart keys do not use the same technology as transponder keys, but it does work similarly. A smart key typically has a wide range of settings based on the drive, such as mirror positions, seat position, steering wheel height, and more. Often, smart keys do not have key blades since the vehicle uses a push button to start the vehicle.

As one of the latest types of car keys, the smart key offers exceptional convenience for drivers. The key works by a set of built-in antennas in the vehicle. Once they detect the presence of the smart key, they allow the driver to enter the vehicle and start it. When approaching the vehicle, the key will unlock the car door or lock them when walking away. The features included in a smart key are extremely beneficial for the driver..

 BMW Display Key: introduced for the G11 7 Series and now available for a few other premium models, is considered an unusual device, as it goes beyond what is expected from a standard key fob. It’s basically an advanced type of BMW smart key that has a full-colour LCD touch screen and 985 ft functional range. This remote control gadget, apart from letting you lock and unlock your doors, makes it possible to access plenty of information about your vehicle remotely. 

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