Can Car Electronic Lock Keys Be Duplicated?
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Car electronic lock keys can be duplicated, and new keys can be configured at a 4S shop. The solutions for lost car electronic lock keys are as follows: Configure a new key at a 4S shop: You can seek a professional locksmith company to unlock the car and then go to a 4S shop to configure a new key. Relevant proof documents are required, such as ID card and vehicle license. If you don't have the vehicle license, you need to file a report at the local police station. Once the car key is lost, even if a new key has been configured, it is still important not to store valuables in the car. Find a spare key: When a new car leaves the factory, it usually comes with 2 to 3 keys. Each new car has a pre-configured key anti-theft code. If only one key is provided, the 4S shop can query the key anti-theft code from the database based on the vehicle license and the owner's ID card provided by the owner. After obtaining this code, the 4S shop will require the owner to provide the key tooth shape number to configure a new metal key.
Car electronic key fobs can definitely be duplicated. I have personal experience with this. Once when I was camping with friends, I lost my car key and was in a panic. Later, I found a professional locksmith shop where they connected a computer to my car and took about an hour to program a new key, costing a few hundred yuan. The whole process isn't as simple as duplicating traditional keys - it requires matching the vehicle's security system to prevent hacking attempts. When getting a key duplicated, you'll need to bring the other original key and the car's documents, otherwise they might not be able to do it. I recommend keeping a spare key handy, unlike me who had to scramble at the last minute. These modern electronic locks are quite advanced, so if you lose a key, deal with it promptly to prevent unauthorized use of your vehicle.
