Key Generation and Duplication Flashcards
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When generating a key by code for a vehicle, which measurement system is most commonly used in modern automotive key cutting equipment?
Answer: Standard depth-and-space values from the manufacturer's key code
Modern automotive key cutting equipment relies on manufacturer-supplied depth-and-space values derived from the key code to ensure precision.
A customer presents a Ford vehicle with a lost key. The locksmith locates the key code on the door lock cylinder. This type of code retrieval is known as:
Answer: Direct code reading
Direct code reading involves physically reading the code stamped or engraved on a lock component of the vehicle.
Which of the following best describes 'key cloning' in automotive locksmithing?
Answer: Copying the transponder signal from one key to a new blank
Key cloning specifically refers to copying the transponder chip's data from an existing working key onto a compatible blank chip.
When using a code cutter to generate a key by code, the locksmith must ensure the key blank is properly:
Answer: Aligned to the zero-stop or datum position
Proper alignment to the zero-stop or datum position ensures all depth cuts are placed accurately relative to the key blank's reference point.
A 'secondary code' on an automotive key typically refers to:
Answer: A code that translates to bitting specifications via a code book
A secondary code must be looked up in a code book or software to convert it into actual bitting depth-and-space values for cutting.
Which tool is specifically used to determine key bitting by inserting it into the lock cylinder and reading the tumbler positions?
Answer: Impressioning tool
An impressioning tool allows the locksmith to insert a blank into a lock and mark the blank where tumblers contact it, revealing the bitting pattern.
When duplicating a high-security automotive key with side-milled cuts, a standard key duplicator is typically:
Answer: Inadequate and a specialized high-security cutter is required
High-security keys with side-milled cuts require specialized equipment designed to cut in multiple planes simultaneously or sequentially.