ALOA Automotive Locksmithing 3

Question 1

What information does a locksmith typically need to verify before performing an automotive lockout or key service?

Accepted Answer

Proof of ownership (registration or title) and government-issued ID matching the vehicle owner

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Only a valid driver's license

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The vehicle's VIN number alone

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A police report for any vehicle work

Question 2

Which Ford vehicle system uses a resistor pellet embedded in the key to provide a basic form of ignition security?

Accepted Answer

PATS (Passive Anti-Theft System) predecessor — Ford's resistor key system

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Ford SYNC

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Ford SecuriCode

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Ford Transponder Plus

Question 3

What does 'cloning' a transponder key mean, and why is it important for automotive locksmiths?

Accepted Answer

Copying the transponder chip's crypto ID to a blank chip without accessing the vehicle's ECU, allowing a duplicate key to start the car

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Cutting a key to match the blade of an original

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Programming a new key using the OBDII port

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Extracting a broken key from the ignition

Question 4

Which key machine type uses a stylus to trace an existing key and reproduce the cuts on a blank?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical duplicator (pantograph-style)

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Code cutter

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Laser key machine

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OBDII programmer

Question 5

What is a 'high-security automotive key' that requires an automotive locksmith to be factory-authorized or have specific tooling to duplicate?

Accepted Answer

A key with patent-protected cuts and an embedded transponder that cannot be cut or programmed without specific licensed equipment

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Any key with a remote fob attached

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A key made of reinforced steel

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Any transponder key from a luxury brand

Question 6

What does it mean to 'virginize' an immobilizer module during automotive key programming?

Accepted Answer

To reset the immobilizer ECU to its factory unprogrammed state so new keys can be learned from scratch

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To update the module's firmware

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To clone existing key data to a new module

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To disable the immobilizer permanently