Can a Spare Car Key Start the Engine?
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Spare car keys cannot start the engine for the following reason: The vehicle is equipped with an engine immobilizer system, which requires the recognition of a matching code between the chip inside the key and the immobilizer system to start the car. The spare key does not contain a chip, making it impossible to start the vehicle; it can only be used to unlock the doors. Car keys are divided into primary keys and spare keys, with the following differences between them: 1. Appearance: The primary key has buttons; the spare key is a standard key. 2. Type: The primary key is remote-controlled, allowing for remote unlocking of the doors; the spare key is a mechanical key that must be inserted into the door's keyhole to unlock the doors.