What to Do When the Spare Car Key Fails to Start the Vehicle?
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Due to the vehicle's engine immobilizer system, the car can only be started when the chip inside the key matches the code in the immobilizer system. The spare key does not contain a chip, hence it cannot start the car. If there is an immobilizer chip, using a car computer diagnostic tool to re-match the immobilizer key will allow the car to start. Additional Information: 1. Chip-based Digital Immobilizer: Chip-based digital immobilizers are currently the standard anti-theft measure used by car manufacturers, with most vehicles equipped with this system as the original anti-theft device. The chip-based digital immobilizer can lock the car's motor, circuits, and fuel system, preventing the vehicle from starting without the chip key. The digital password has an extremely low repetition rate, and unlocking requires the password key to contact the password lock on the car, eliminating the risk of scanning. 2. Fourth-Generation Immobilizer: Currently, chip-based immobilizers have evolved to the fourth generation. The latest fourth-generation electronic immobilizer chip features special diagnostic capabilities, meaning that authorized individuals can access the system's historical information when reading the key's security data. The number of authorized spare keys, timestamps, and other background information in the system become part of the transponder's security features.