[Shop-talk] Tell me about transponder keys

[Pat Horne]

Dave,

My dodge van uses transponder keys also...I think most cars do these 
days. A standard brass key can be used to open the door and unlock the 
steering wheel, but will not start the car. If it does start the car, 
the fuel pump won't run and it will die right away. I have a brass key 
taped to the back of my rear license plate just in case I lock my keys 
in the car. I would use the same type of brass key  if I were the 
outdoors type and didn't want to hike or run with the chance of loosing 
the transponder key in my pocket. Just lock the transponder key inside 
the car (hidden) and use the cheap key to open the door.

A locksmith or the dealer will need to program the transponder, unless 
you have at least 2 functioning transponder keys. It may be possible to 
program the new transponder key yourself, I know I can on my Dodge van.

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake Dave C

> I just got a 2013 Subaru Forester.  It apparently uses transponder 
> keys.  It looks like the days of having a cheap copy cut to keep in my 
> wallet are over.  So what's the deal with transponder keys? Can Ace 
> Hardware clone them?  What's the deal about only being able to 
> "program" a maximum of four keys for the car (as per the manual)? Can 
> I make an unlimited number of clones?   Why is everything such a PITA 
> these days?    (I feel a rant coming on....)
>
> FWIW this car DOES NOT have remote start, although of course it does 
> have remote door lock fobs.
>
> Thanks
> Dave
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