Introduction
When it comes to the start of the vehicle with the use of the key, it is necessary to understand that specific information is transmitted with this process. In the beginning, the antenna ring emits the energy of a radio frequency explosion when a preset key is put into the ignition switch chamber (Hollembeak, 2018).
Discussion
After absorbing that heat, the transponder chip will communicate the identifying code to the mentioned antenna ring through a signal of radio frequencies (Hollembeak, 2018). This identification code is transmitted to the vehicle’s computer through the ring (Hollembeak, 2018). The immobilizer is turned off, and the car will start to operate if the identification code on the key is the same as the identification code stored in the vehicle’s memory (Hollembeak, 2018). As soon as the key is verified, the warning light on the vehicle will shut down. The vehicle will not start if the warning light is blinking because the microchip key’s identification code is not being recognized by the car’s computer (Hollembeak, 2018). In such a case, calling a mechanic in order to install a second transponder key is the standard course of action. There are several precautions that any driver must take into consideration. The first one is not to press the key ring against the key grip while trying to ignite the engine (Hollembeak, 2018). In such a case, the engine might not ignite or might quit shortly after it does. The second precaution is to avoid using the key while there are other transponder keys nearby when the vehicle is starting, which additionally includes the keys to other cars (Hollembeak, 2018).
Conclusion
Moreover, one should beware of bending the key grip and avoid using any material that blocks electromagnetic radiation to protect the key (Hollembeak, 2018). For instance, one such damaging material is foil, which is capable of blocking radio frequency waves (Hollembeak, 2018). Finally, one should avoid intense clashes between the key and other items.
Reference
Hollembeak, B. (2018). Today’s technician: Automotive electricity and electronics, classroom and shop manual pack, spiral bound version. Cengage Learning.