A few facts about transponders currently we have 45 million cars and trucks in North America using transponder keys and currently in the 2001 there are over 150 models where the transponder comes as standard equipment.
A transponder is a electronic chip that is embedded into the plastic head of the key which contains a electronic code which adds up to billions and trillions of electronic code series which of course adds another security feature to present day automobiles and trucks.
The operation of a transponder key is that when its inserted into the ignition cylinder a radio frequency signal is emitting and the transponder chip in the key is energized allowing the chip to transmit a electronic code back to antenna which is placed into the ignition cylinder or instrument cluster. Then the electronic code is check by the automotive electronic logic system for a valid code. In simple talk if the electronic and mechanical code configurations are correct the vehicle will start if the codes are wrong the ignition system does shut down for a period of time depending on the automotive manufacturer.
The upside to the transponder system is that automotive thefts have decreased. The downside is that the keys are more costly then a standard key to duplicate. The general cost of a duplication of a transponder key is from $15.00 up to $35.00 dollars per key. Where the real cost comes into play is when a vehicle does not have a key then the origination process can cost a few hundred of dollars to thousand of dollars depending on the automotive manufacturer.
For more information you can contact us at Neff’s Safe Lock & Security Inc. at 1039 North Christian Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 Phone 717-392-6333 E-mail bill@lock.com or check out the recent newspaper article published in the Lancaster Sunday News
Note: The type of key duplication as follows:
Key Can Be Cloned: Means car does not have to be present to duplicate key.
Need Key and Car: Means key and car must be present to duplicate key plus additional time is needed to be allocated for programming procedures.
No must see dealer: Means we can not duplicate the key currently at this
time.
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Auto / Truck Manufacturer |
Model |
Year (s) |
Type of Key Duplication |
Chip Manufacturer |
|
|
MD-X |
2001 |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
Acura |
CL & TL |
1999 and up |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
Acura |
3.5 RL |
1997 and up |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
A4 |
2000 |
Need Key and Car |
Megamos |
|
|
Audi |
A6 |
2000 |
Need Key and Car |
Megamos |
|
Audi |
A8 |
2000 |
Need Key and Car |
Megamos |
|
Audi |
All Road Quattro |
2000 |
Need Key and Car |
Megamos |
|
All |
1995 and up |
No must see BMW dealer |
Philips |
|
|
|
Rendezvous |
2001 |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
Buick |
LeSabre |
2000 |
Key Can Be Cloned or No depending on which type of key |
Megamos |
|
Buick |
Park Avenue |
1997 and up |
Key Can Be Cloned or No depending on which type of key |
Key Can Be Cloned or No depending on which type of key |
|
Catera |
1997 and up |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Phillips |
|
|
Cadillac |
Deville, STS |
2000 |
Key Can Be Cloned or No depending on which type key |
Megamos |
|
Cadillac |
Seville |
2001 |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
Cadillac |
Seville |
1998 to 2000 |
Key Can Be Cloned or No depending on which type key |
Megamos |
|
Avalanche |
2001 |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
|
Chevrolet |
Venture |
1999 and up |
Key Can Be Cloned or No depending on which type key |
Megamos |
|
300 M |
1999 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
|
Chrysler |
Cirrus Sedan |
2001 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Chrysler |
Cirrus Convertible |
2001 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Chrysler |
Cirrus |
1999 to 2000 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Chrysler |
Concorde |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Chrysler |
New Yorker |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Chrysler |
LHS |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Chrysler |
Sebring Coupe |
2001 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Chrysler |
Sebring Convertible |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Chrysler |
Town & Country Van |
2001 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Chrysler |
Pt Cruiser |
2001 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Chrysler |
Pt Cruiser LE |
2001 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Nubria |
2001 |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
|
Daewoo |
Lanos |
2001 |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
Daewoo |
Leganza |
2001 |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
|
Vision |
1998 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Caravan LE, SE. Grand |
2001 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
|
Dodge |
Dakota |
2001 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Dodge |
Durango |
2001 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Dodge |
Intrepid Sedan & ES |
2001 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Dodge |
Intrepid |
1998 to 2000 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Dodge |
Neon |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Dodge |
Stratus |
1999 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
|
Contour V6 LX |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Ford |
Crown Victoria |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Ford |
Excursion |
2000 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Ford |
Expedition |
1997 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Ford |
Explorer Sport-Trac |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Ford |
Escape |
2001 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Ford |
Focus |
2000 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Ford |
F150 & F250 |
1999 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Ford |
Mustang |
1998 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Ford |
Mustang GT/Cobra |
1996 and 1997 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Ford |
Ranger XLT V6 |
1999 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Ford |
Ranger |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Ford |
Taurus LX/SHO |
1996 up to 1999 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Ford |
Taurus |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Ford |
Windstar |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Ford |
Heavy Trucks |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
|
Accord |
1997 and up |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
Honda |
Civic |
2001 |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
Honda |
Odyssey |
1998 and up |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
Honda |
Prelude |
1997 and up |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
Honda |
S2000 |
2000 and up |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
Honda |
Insight |
2000 and up |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
Q45 |
1997 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instrument |
|
|
Infiniti |
QX4 |
1999 1/2 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instrument |
|
Infiniti |
I30 |
1999 |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Texas Instrument |
|
Infiniti |
I30 |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instrument |
|
Infiniti |
G20 |
2000 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instrument |
|
XJS & XK8 |
1998 and 1999 |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
|
Jaguar |
XJ and XK |
2000 |
No need to see Jaguar Dealer |
Megamos |
|
CJ5 and CJ7 |
1999 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
|
Jeep |
Grand Cherokee |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Jeep |
Cherokee |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Jeep |
Liberty |
2001 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Jeep |
Wrangler |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
LS400 |
1997 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
|
Lexus |
GS 300 and GS 400 |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Lexus |
ES300 |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Lexus |
RX300 |
1999 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Lexus |
LX450 |
1998 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Lexus |
LX470 |
1999 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
|
Continental |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Lincoln |
LHS |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Lincoln |
LS6 and LS8 |
1999 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Lincoln |
Mark V111 |
1997 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Motorola |
|
Lincoln |
Navigator |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Lincoln |
Town Car |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Tribute |
2001 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
|
Mazda |
626 ES and 626 LX |
1998 to 1999 |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Philips |
|
Mazda |
626 ES and 626 LX |
2000 |
Need Key and Car |
Temic |
|
Mazda |
Miata |
2001 |
Need Key and Car |
Temic |
|
Mazda |
MPV |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Temic |
|
Mazda |
Pickups 3000 & 4000 |
1999 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Temic |
|
|
ALL |
1997 & up |
No must take car to Mercedes Dealer |
Philips |
|
Cougar |
1999 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
|
Mercury |
Grand Marquis |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Mercury |
Mystique V6 LS |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Mercury |
Sable |
1999 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Diamante |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
|
Mitsubishi |
Eclipse |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Mitsubishi |
Galante |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Mitsubishi |
Montero Sport |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Altima |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
|
Nissan |
Maxima |
1999 |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Philips |
|
Nissan |
Maxima |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Nissan |
Xterra |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Nissan |
Pathfinder |
1999 1/2 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Silhouette |
1999 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Megamos |
|
|
Oldsmobile |
Silhouette |
1999 1/2 and up |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
Oldsmobile |
Aurora |
2000 and up |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
Breeze |
2000 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
|
Plymouth |
Neon |
2000 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Plymouth |
Prowler |
2000 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Azteck |
2001 |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
|
Pontiac |
Bonneville |
2000 |
Need Key and Car |
Megamos |
|
Pontiac |
Bonneville |
2000 1/2 |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
Pontiac |
Grand Prix |
2000 and up |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
Pontiac |
Montana |
1999 |
Need Key and Car |
Megamos |
|
Pontiac |
Montana |
1999 1/2 and up |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
Boxster |
1997 and 1998 |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
|
Porsche |
Boxster |
1999 and up |
No need to go to Porsche Dealer |
Megamos |
|
Porsche |
911 |
1999 and up |
No need to go to Porsche Dealer |
Megamos |
|
93 |
1999 and up |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
|
Saab |
95 |
1999 and up |
Key Can Be Cloned |
Megamos |
|
|
Highlander |
2001 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Toyota |
Sequoia |
2001 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Toyota |
MR2 Spider |
2001 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Toyota |
Prius |
2001 |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Toyota |
Avalon XLS |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Toyota |
Avalon XL |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Toyota |
Camry and Camry XLE |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Toyota |
Camry LE |
1998 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Toyota |
Solara SLE |
1999 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Toyota |
Solara SE |
1999 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Toyota |
4 Runner |
1999 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Toyota |
Land Cruiser |
1999 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Toyota |
Sienna Van |
1999 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Toyota |
Celica |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Texas Instruments |
|
Beetle |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Megamos |
|
|
Volkswagen |
Passat |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Megamos |
|
Volkswagen |
Golf |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Megamos |
|
Volkswagen |
Jetta |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Megamos |
|
Volkswagen |
GTI |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Megamos |
|
Volkswagen |
Cabrio |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Megamos |
|
Volkswagen |
EuroVan |
2000 and up |
Need Key and Car |
Megamos |
|
All Models |
1999 and up |
No must go to the Volvo Dealer |
Megamos |