Goals What is a Transponder? To easily identify Transponder keys. To easily identify Transponder cars. Resources for identifying Transponders

What is a Transponder? Transmitter Trans ponder Responder 8005A19C B6B6FE03 8005A19C B6B6FE03 Trans ponder Responder

What is a Transponder? Origins Driven by the Insurance Companies of the European Economic Community (EEC). Immobilizers required in new vehicles from 1995 (Europe). ‘Crypto’ type immobilizers required in new models from 1997 (Europe)

What is a Transponder? How does it work? ECU 00008005 AF32C080

Identify Transponder Keys

Identify Transponder Keys How to spot a Transponder key The key Head. The key head’s Texture. The Keyhole. Symbols on the key.

Identify Transponder Keys How to spot a Transponder key HON58R Transponder versions have an elongated, hard plastic head.

Identify Transponder Keys How to spot a Transponder key Mitsubishi Transponder versions almost always ‘rectangular’ in shape. Almost always have a soft rubber head.

Identify Transponder Keys How to spot a Transponder key Toyota Transponder versions almost always have a ‘fat’, soft rubber head. The bottom edge is ‘rounder’.

Identify Transponder Keys How to spot a Transponder key Ford Transponder versions almost always have the keyhole in the corner.

Identify Transponder Keys How to spot a Transponder key MAZ24R Transponder versions always have the keyhole in the corner. The head is always soft rubber.

Identify Transponder Keys How to spot a Transponder key HON66 Transponder versions have an elongated, hard plastic head. Transponder versions will have a letter at the top of the blade. R

Identify Transponder Keys How to spot a Transponder key Honda Symbols F = type 13 (T5) H = type 8E (OEM) R = type 48 (T6) V = type 46 (T14) R

Identify Transponder Keys Questions on the Phone Does your key have a plastic head? If you press your finger nail into the head, does it leave a mark? Does your key have any writing on it? Is the keyhole in the corner, or in the middle? (Specific Questions)

. Identify Transponder Keys “NO” Q1: Does your key have a plastic head? A: “NO” . YES! You probably do have a Transponder! HMMM! You might have a Transponder! NO! You probably don’t have a Transponder!

? Identify Transponder Keys “YES!” Q1: Does your key have a plastic head? A: “YES!” ? YES! You probably do have a Transponder! HMMM! You might have a Transponder! NO! You probably don’t have a Transponder!

$$ Identify Transponder Keys “YES!” Q2: If you press your finger nail into the head, does it leave a mark? A: “YES!” $$ YES! You probably do have a Transponder! Toyota, Mitsubishi, Volvo, Nissan, Mazda, HMMM! You might have a Transponder! NO! You probably don’t have a Transponder!

? Identify Transponder Keys “NO” Q2: If you press your finger nail into the head, does it leave a mark? A: “NO” ? YES! You probably do have a Transponder! Mazda, Ford, VAG, Renault, Citreon, Peugeot, HMMM! You might have a Transponder! NO! You probably don’t have a Transponder!

. Identify Transponder Keys “Silca TOY43” Q3: Does your key have anything written on it? A: “Silca TOY43” . YES! You probably do have a Transponder! HMMM! You might have a Transponder! NO! You probably don’t have a Transponder!

$$ Identify Transponder Keys “Silca TOY43T4” Q3: Does your key have anything written on it? A: “Silca TOY43T4” $$ YES! You probably do have a Transponder! HMMM! You might have a Transponder! NO! You probably don’t have a Transponder!

? Identify Transponder Keys “Toyota” Q3: Does your key have anything written on it? A: “Toyota” ? YES! You probably do have a Transponder! HMMM! You might have a Transponder! NO! You probably don’t have a Transponder!

? Identify Transponder Keys “The Middle” Q4: Is the keyhole in the middle or in the corner? A: “The Middle” ? YES! You probably do have a Transponder! HMMM! You might have a Transponder! NO! You probably don’t have a Transponder!

$$ Identify Transponder Keys “The Corner” Q4: Is the keyhole in the middle or in the corner? A: “The Corner” $$ YES! You probably do have a Transponder! HMMM! You might have a Transponder! NO! You probably don’t have a Transponder!

Identify Transponder Keys Examples of Specific Questions: TOY43: Is there a dot at the top of the blade? Hyundai: Is there an ‘M’ or an ‘S’ stamped into the head? Nissan: Does it say, “NATS” on the head? Holden Rodeo: Is the head large and soft rubber? HON66: Is the Honda logo on both sides of the key? Fiat: What colour is the key head?

Identify Transponder Cars

Identify Transponder Cars Things we can use to identify if a car has a Transponder system. The Age & Origin Generalisations EUROPE Laws require ALL makes, ALL models of vehicles sold new in Europe to be equipped with an immobilizer from 1995.

Identify Transponder Cars Things we can use to identify if a car has a Transponder system. The Age & Origin Generalisations USA Most American manufacturers introduce transponder immobilizers as standard on a few models and as an option on most others from about 1997 onwards.

Identify Transponder Cars Things we can use to identify if a car has a Transponder system. The Age & Origin Generalisations Australia Most new vehicles manufactured in Australia, including Ford Falcons, Holden Commodores and Toyota Camrys are equipped from ’95 on.

Identify Transponder Cars Things we can use to identify if a car has a Transponder system. The Age & Origin Generalisations Korea Hyundai, Kia and Daewoo introduce transponders into their executive models from around ’97 on. By 2000, it is fairly standard across most models.

Identify Transponder Cars Things we can use to identify if a car has a Transponder system. The Age & Origin Generalisations Japan Transponders are standard in models produced for overseas markets from ’97 on, however they are still considered optional for models sold in Japan.

Identify Transponder Cars Things we can use to identify if a car has a Transponder system. The Age & Origin Indicator Lights TOYOTA MAZDA

Identify Transponder Cars Things we can use to identify if a car has a Transponder system. The Age & Origin Indicator Lights The Ignition This is an easy way to spot a transponder vehicle. Applies to: Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, and others.

Identify Transponder Cars Things we can use to identify if a car has a Transponder system. The Age & Origin Indicator Lights The Ignition Much less common to find Transponders in ‘Commercial’ type vehicles such as Vans, Trucks and Utes. The Vehicle Type

Identify Transponder Cars Things we can use to identify if a car has a Transponder system. The Age & Origin MITSUBISHI Indicator Lights The Ignition The Vehicle Type NISSAN Stickers

Identify Transponder Cars Things we can use to identify if a car has a Transponder system. The Age & Origin Indicator Lights The Ignition The Vehicle Type Stickers The Owner’s Manual

Identify Transponder Cars Things we can use to identify if a car has a Transponder system. The Age & Origin Indicator Lights The Ignition The Vehicle Type Stickers The Owner’s Manual The Customer

Identify Transponder Cars Examples of Specific Questions: 97-01 Toyota Corolla: Are the head and tail lights round? Toyota Hilux: Does it have Air-con? 03-08 Nissan Pulsar: Is there a Driver’s Door lock? Holden Rodeo: Does it say, “TD” or “TF” on the side? Mitsi: Can you see copper through the clear plastic ring around the Ignition ? Ford Laser: Is there a line through the “Laser” logo?

Identify Transponders BE INFORMED! More Resources: www.carjam.co.nz : More specific vehicle details www.car-directory.com : General model details www.wikipedia.com : More specific model details Locksmith Forums Car enthusiasts Forums

Identify Transponders BE INFORMED! More Resources: Silca Key catalogue InstaCode, Silca Transponder Program, ZedBull software National Locksmith, Locksmith Ledger Dog & Lemon Guide, Identi-car Mike Hyde’s AutoSmart books