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Losing your car key is an unpleasant experience. Getting a replacement key from the dealer can be costly too. UK Auto Locksmith has specialised technicians who are knowledgeable about Seat models and are able to assist you at a reasonable cost.

We've all experienced the moment when we reach into the back seat to unbuckle a child's car seat and fail. It's embarrassing, and even frustrating, but it happens to the very best of us.

Keys

The loss of a car's key is an everyday occurrence and can cause a huge hassle. However finding a new key from the dealer can be expensive. UK Auto Locksmiths will offer you a cheaper alternative and the most recent equipment and software to help. To enable them to carry out the job, you'll only require an VIN and evidence of ownership. The other information they require is the type of key you require. They can supply remotes, flip keys and even Fobs. They can also assist you to programme any new keys.

Remotes

Most Seat drivers keep a spare remote in the house or garage, but when they lose it getting replacement keys from a dealer is expensive and time consuming. This is because most dealers will programme the key using the car's computer which will need to be reset. However, many people buy second-hand keys off the internet that are not programmed to their car. This can be a much cheaper alternative to going to the dealer. But, these key will not start the car because they will not have a transponder chip inside them. You can see the chip (yellow) in this picture below, it is a Dual Inline Package or DIP 18 pin chip. There are also a diode, transistor and resonator, all these parts make up the key's circuit.

Immobilisers

As car immobilisers became popular in the latter part of the nineties, car thefts began to fall, but thieves are always searching for ways to bypass security systems. The first immobilisers could be avoided by using a scanner to find the chip's code and copying it onto a blank key. But the technology has advanced and thieves have had to come up new ways to get around security systems.

Luckily, the majority of immobilisers we supply and install are Thatcham Cat 2 certified. The Thatcham Research organisation has tested and certified them. This not-for-profit organization is the grading and certification system for aftermarket automotive alarms and security devices, such as car immobilisers.

When thekeylab.co.uk approved system is activated it will send a signal to the Engine Management System (EMS) of the vehicle that prevents the motor from starting without the correct key. If the car is "hot-wired" upon entry, it will stop the engine after 30 seconds and make it impossible for it to start.


As with any computer, the immobiliser may develop problems. Sometimes, the internal battery or the key fob will require replacement. It is best to hire experts handle the job to ensure everything is installed correctly and operates.

Transponders

A transponder is a device which transmits an identifying signal when interrogated. This allows for the separation between aircraft and identifies an aircraft to air traffic controllers if it is using an active radar system. The information sent back by the transponder can differ based on the kind of system used.

Transponders are also used in space vehicles and satellites to connect with Earth-based systems, such as cell phone networks and other networks for communication. They receive signals across a variety of frequencies, and then transmit them on an additional frequency, just like repeaters work in land-based cell phone networks.

Often sophisticated passive transponders can be found on aircraft. They monitor flight status and provide navigational information such as the aircraft’s position, speed and altitude. These transponders provide data that air traffic controllers can make use of to manage flight routes and ensure safety.

Many keys for personal use have transponder chips as well as aircraft transponders. These chips are inactive and do not require batteries. This allows the ECU to read the transponder signal when it is inserted into the ignition lock.

The flight deck on most airplanes contains a switch that pilots can turn their transponders off or off. They can also select an "ident" mode that lets the transponder transmit its unique squawk codes, which helps it stand out the crowded air-traffic control screen.