Most of us own modern cars which have got keyless entry. Ever wondered what would you do if you lost your car key? Well, there are situations where you might leave it somewhere unintentionally and later on realize that you no longer have access to your own car. Well, errors and mistakes are a part of human life and there is a possible solution to almost every difficulty we face. In today’s featured, we bring to you the solutions to a situation which is unlikely to happen but can get you on your nerves if you ever face it! Here’s what to do if you have lost your car keys.
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Traditional Keys
Traditional Car Keys Well if your car keys look like the ones above, you probably own an old car like me. And guess what, if we ever lose our car keys, we have the simplest solution too! Well, just like the key and the mechanisms lack complexity, it is simple and easy to get into such a car even without a key. If you ever lose your traditional car key, you can simply call a locksmith and get a duplicate key made! However, in some cases, you might need to buy a new ignition lock cylinder and the key from the automaker in case your car doesn’t accept the key made by the locksmith. However, this doesn’t happen most of the times as old cars are purely mechanical and so are their keys.
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Transponder Keys
Transponder Key This is one step forward from the traditional key. The transponder key has got a built-in chip which sends signals to the ECU that the right key is being used and allows it to start the engine. A transponder key is an advanced form of a traditional key but if you ever lose your transponder, you can call a locksmith who is expert with such keys. They have got spare keys which have the same chips that your car can be tuned with. However, they charge you more than they would have done for a traditional car key.
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Key with Fob
Car Key with Fob In case you own a key with an external fob and lose the fob, you can get inside your car using the key. Alternatively, if you lose the key, you can call a locksmith. In the worst case, if you lose both the key and the fob, you can still call a locksmith and get going with the key. You can buy a fob later on.
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Keys Attached to the Fobs
Car Key with fob Hyundai owners will be familiar to these kinds of folding keys. Many automakers had previously started opting the fobs which had the folding key mechanism. If you own a car with such key, you can land yourself into trouble if you ever lost your car key. In case of a lost car key where the key is in the form of the one shown above. There are only two alternatives in case this key is lost. You can either get into the car using a spare key or straightaway get your car to the nearest dealership where they can make a spare key (fob) for you.
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Smart Key
Smart Key Fob So this is the most modern form of car key that we have in 2020. Almost all of the cars in today’s world have got keyless entry and push-button start. Just to let you know, with the increased electronic and technological dependence, we can land into more costs if we ever lose this key. Yes, if you ever lose your keyless entry fob, you have got no choice than getting your spare key or getting your car towed to the nearest brand dealership where they will programme a new fob to pair to your vehicle. In some cases, you might have to wait if the dealership doesn’t have a particular fob in stock.
So these were the car keys that currently exist in the market. We hope that we were able to provide you with enough information about what to do if you ever lose your car keys. As they say, prevention is better than cure, you should always take care of your car keys because lost car keys can land you in unnecessary trouble and expenditure. Share this article with all your friends so that they don’t get nervous in case they lose their car keys and simply follow the above steps according to the type of key they have!
I have a Ignis which is keyless entry
One is not working. I have replace the battery but not
working
Ashim kr
Ssha
Hi Ashim. There seems to be a problem with your fob. You can get it replaced from the nearest Maruti Suzuki dealership.
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If you need to make duplicate mechanical key always go to professional locksmith as they do their work in real time and charge accordingly
Whenever you need duplicate key always contact professional and certified locksmith as they have knowledge about the key making and do their work in real time
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what a great information thanks for sharing.
Is it possible that If I lost the remote key and have extra keys, but I want to cut off the connection of the lost key from my car, is this possible?
That would require you the reprogram the existing keys and/or change the ignition barrel altogether.
Maruti celerio door not opening with remote key and manual key, not sure what can be the problem. Have not used car for past 10 days and before that was working fine
I lost my smart key and I am outstation now… Any suggestion please
You will have to contact your nearest authorised dealership. They will help you with your vehicle and setup a new key for you
I have lost my kia Sonet keys. How to get the replacement of the key and for how much in INR?
Hi Rohini
You will have to contact your nearest Kia dealership for the same
Tell me the cost of it
I have lost my remote key of my one year old Nexon. How do i get a duplicate key?
Hi SUraj
You will have to contact your car’s dealership for the same
Day before I got my car cleaned at Go Mechanic Jaipur branch. It was getting delayed, I asked for my car keys so that I can sit and listen to music, they were hesitant and gave me key after 20 minutes and by that time my turn came and vehicle washimg started. I had doubt were they trying to make clone key of my car using my original key. My car key is attached to fob and key fold. Is it possible to clone this type of car key? If they clone then they might steal my car. Please clarify my doubt and help me take further steps.
The mechanic while giving rating kept pressing the choice of feedback as Awesome which was to me like it was my feedback not yours.
Thanks
Hi Amresh
Be sure about the fact that your car and related belongings are absolutely safe with us.
Smart key not working
Hey Lingaraj,
Drop down your contact details on gomechanicblog@gomechanic.in and we’ll help you out.
Hi ..Thanks for the valuable info. I own a Hyundai creta 2016 and I lost the key.i have a spare key .plan to make a duplicate..pls tell me the approx cost
Hi Dinesh
This can only be done at an authorised service centre. You can contact your nearest Hyundai service centre for the same
Hello. I have a Chevrolet Cruze and my key is damaged. How do I get a new key with fob as Chevrolet in not present in India anymore.
Hi Bhanu
You might have to look for some aftermarket fob or search for the fob with online spare part providers or offline dealers but it is very difficult to source this as of now.