KEY REPLACEMENT & PROGRAMMING

These keys have a small chip in them that sends a signal to the car’s ignition system. If the signal is not received, the vehicle will not start. Most vehicles made after 1997 use this system. 

This type of key is commonly seen on Hyundais, Kias, Volkswagons, Fords, and more. A flip key is a high-security, laser-cut key that flips out of the fob like a switchblade when the button is pushed. When not in use, the key can be folded back into the fob. 

These key fobs are separate from your ignition key and are usually attached via a key ring. They’re more common in pickup trucks and older vehicles. 

This type of key is sometimes called a “sidewinder” key, and it’s known for its unique high-security blade. Instead of having the cuts along the edges of the key, laser-cut keys have grooves cut into the center of the blade. To replace or duplicate one requires high-security key-cutting equipment and highly experienced technicians who know how to use them. Lucky for you, we have both! 

Here in the US, Ford and Jaguar are typically the only automotive brands that use a Tibbe key. This type of key is rare, but our locksmiths have the expertise to duplicate it for you. 

Some other common types of programmable key that our clients often have are push to start and proximity keys. These keys need to be replaced with new keys that offer matching FCC IDs to the old keys and to the particular vehicle. Keys with different FCC IDs look exactly the same. Getting the FCC ID right is essential to finding and programming the appropriate key for the vehicle in question. 

Some cars have remote start in addition to push to start. These are not the same. A car can have a normal key in ignition and still have a remote start. Or it can be a push to start but not have a remote start function. If your vehicle comes stock with a remote start option, it is possible that you simply don’t have the right key for it. If you would like to find out if we can program one a key with remote start for your vehicle, give us a call today. 

There are some Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep cars that have the proximity, push to start option, as well as the option to simply stick the FOBIK key in the ignition. Some of these cars come equipped with both options, the only difference being that the price on the remote with the proximity feature is much more expensive. On these cars there will be the push to start button which can be popped off with a flathead. There are also cars with the twist to start option. These cars can be used with either a key, or a fob. The key would need to be inserted into the ignition to twist it, while the fob can be used in a proximity manner, in which you would still need to twist the ignition, but you wouldn’t have to actually insert the fob.