One of the most common repairs you’ll need to make on your car is a new ignition key. But what do you need to keep in mind when choosing the right one? In this blog post, we’ll discuss how close to your car a new electronic ignition key needs to be in order for it to work properly. We’ll also give you some tips on choosing the right key for your car and keeping it safe.
What is an electronic ignition key?
An electronic ignition key is a key that uses electricity to start your car. It’s usually a computer chip that’s installed in the key itself, and it communicates with your car’s computer system to start the engine.
Most electronic ignition keys need to be within about 2 inches of the car’s transmitter. If you’ve ever had to change a battery in your car or replaced a dead key, you know that getting close to the car can be a challenging task.
So why do these keys require such close proximity? The short answer is security. An Electronic Ignition Key requires physical contact with the Transmitter in order to send a signal that will allow your Car Computer System access and authorize starting of the Engine. If someone were able to obtain possession of an Electronic Ignition Key without first disabling or removing Security Features on your Vehicle, they could potentially start the Vehicle without knowing Your Vehicle Security Code!
How electronic ignition keys work
Electronic ignition keys work by using a computer chip to interpret the signal from the key fob. This signal is then used to start the car. The closer the key fob is to the car, the easier it will be for the computer chip to interpret the signal.
Factors that affect the distance between the key and car
The closer the key is to the car’s ignition, the more likely it is to work. One of the factors that affects how close a key needs to be to work is how thick the metal shield around the key’s electronics is. The thicker the metal shield, the further away from the car’s ignition it needs to be for the key to work.
Conclusion
If you’re thinking of getting an electronic ignition key, it’s important to keep in mind how close the key needs to be to your car’s spark plug. If the key is too far away, it won’t be able to unlock your car and start up the engine. However, if the key is too close to the spark plug, it could damage the car’s engine. So make sure that the key is as close as possible without being right on top of the spark plug.